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National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) is the United States national dental examination for students and professionals in dentistry. It is required for licensure in the United States and may also be required when applying for postgraduate studies in dental specialities after completing a dental degree. Foreign-trained dentists also must take the NBDE in order to earn admission into advanced standing programs in US dental schools.
The American Student Dental Association sells reprints of previously released exams as study guides for students in their online store.
NBDE I consists of 400 multiple choice questions emphasizing basic sciences:
1. Human Anatomy, Embryology, and Histology
2. Biochemistry and Physiology
3. Microbiology and Pathology
4. Dental Anatomy and Occlusion.
NBDE II requires two days and focuses on clinical dental topics:
1. Endodontics
2. Operative Dentistry
3. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Pain Control
4. Oral Diagnosis
5. Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry
6. Patient Management, including Behavioral Science, Dental Public Health and Occupational Safety
7. Periodontics
8. Pharmacology
9. Prosthodontics
Scoring
Since 2012, the NBDE exams have been graded on a PASS/FAIL basis only, with no scores being issued, unless one failed, in which case they will receive their score with details.[1] If a student passes, they are not allowed to take the exam again, unless required by a state board or relevant regulatory agency.[2][3] The Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) changed the test to pass/fail because the test was being used as a measuring stick for students getting into specialty programs. The test’s original purpose was to assist the state in making licensure decisions, not as a criterion for specialty programs. The JCNDE felt the NBDE was an unreliable indicator of success in specialties, so they removed the scoring completely.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ «The Future of Licensure». Understanding Licensure. American Dental Association. Retrieved 31 July 2011.
- ^ «National Board Dental Examination Part I 2011 Guide» (PDF). Eligibility for Reexamination. Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations. p. 5. Retrieved 31 July 2011.
- ^ «National Board Dental Examination Part II 2011 Guide» (PDF). Eligibility for Reexamination. Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations. p. 5. Retrieved 31 July 2011.
- ^ Wysocki, Eddie. «Board Scores Get the Ax: Does This New Change Pass or Fail?». ASDA blog. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) is the United States national dental examination for students and professionals in dentistry. It is required for licensure in the United States and may also be required when applying for postgraduate studies in dental specialities after completing a dental degree. Foreign-trained dentists also must take the NBDE in order to earn admission into advanced standing programs in US dental schools.
The American Student Dental Association sells reprints of previously released exams as study guides for students in their online store.
NBDE I consists of 400 multiple choice questions emphasizing basic sciences:
1. Human Anatomy, Embryology, and Histology
2. Biochemistry and Physiology
3. Microbiology and Pathology
4. Dental Anatomy and Occlusion.
NBDE II requires two days and focuses on clinical dental topics:
1. Endodontics
2. Operative Dentistry
3. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Pain Control
4. Oral Diagnosis
5. Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry
6. Patient Management, including Behavioral Science, Dental Public Health and Occupational Safety
7. Periodontics
8. Pharmacology
9. Prosthodontics
Scoring
Since 2012, the NBDE exams have been graded on a PASS/FAIL basis only, with no scores being issued, unless one failed, in which case they will receive their score with details.[1] If a student passes, they are not allowed to take the exam again, unless required by a state board or relevant regulatory agency.[2][3] The Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) changed the test to pass/fail because the test was being used as a measuring stick for students getting into specialty programs. The test’s original purpose was to assist the state in making licensure decisions, not as a criterion for specialty programs. The JCNDE felt the NBDE was an unreliable indicator of success in specialties, so they removed the scoring completely.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ «The Future of Licensure». Understanding Licensure. American Dental Association. Retrieved 31 July 2011.
- ^ «National Board Dental Examination Part I 2011 Guide» (PDF). Eligibility for Reexamination. Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations. p. 5. Retrieved 31 July 2011.
- ^ «National Board Dental Examination Part II 2011 Guide» (PDF). Eligibility for Reexamination. Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations. p. 5. Retrieved 31 July 2011.
- ^ Wysocki, Eddie. «Board Scores Get the Ax: Does This New Change Pass or Fail?». ASDA blog. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
The NBDE has now been upgraded to the INBDE, therefore the information listed below is no longer relevant to the National Dental Licensing Exam. For more information on the INDBE click here.
This part of the NBDE is quite elaborate, it consists of four hundred items that are examinable. The exam itself is sat at university and takes a gruelling 7 hours to complete. 80% of the exam is based on the student’s knowledge of dental science whereas the other 20% is more practically oriented.
The four major sections, with each section covering about one hundred items, include:
- Anatomic Sciences — this section seeks to address matters of the head, down to the thorax and the abdomen, covering the major physical organs, as well as recommended methods of managing patients professionally.
- Biochemistry Physiology — this section lays a major emphasis on nutritional compositions and their reactions with various enzymes and acids, the structure and functions of different tissues, cells and muscles. It goes further to address the digestive and reproductive systems, as well as the professional guidelines in the course of duty.
- Microbiology Pathology — here, bacteria, fungi and viruses are given special attention in relation to their effects on respiration, injuries and their behaviour with diseases. This is renowned as being the most difficult aspect of the exam so make sure you are prepared!
- Dental Anatomy and Occlusion — this section delves into matters of the dental formula, from types of teeth and their development to factors contributing to dental anomalies.
A more detailed breakdown is as follows:
1. Anatomic science
Gross Anatomy [49%]
Histology [23%]
Oral Histology [16%]
Developmental Biology [11%]
Professional Ethics/Patient Management [1%]
2. Biochemistry — Physiology
Biological Compounds [10%]
Metabolism [17%]
Molecular and Cellular Biology [9%]
Connective Tissues [8%]
Membranes [4%]
Nervous System [6%]
Muscle [6%]
Circulation [9%]
Respiration [6%]
Renal [8%]
Oral Physiology [3%]
Digestion [5%]
Endocrines [8%]
Professional Ethics/Patient Management [1%]
3. Microbiology — Pathology
General Microbiology [20%]
Reactions of Tissue to Injury [10%]
Immunology and Immunopathology (at least 3 on oral immunology) [13%]
Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology of Specific Infectious Diseases (at least 8 on oral diseases) [22%]
Systemic Pathology [22%]
Growth Disturbances [12%]
Professional Ethics/Patient Management [1%]
4. Dental Anatomy and Occlusion
Tooth Morphology [43%]
Pulp Cavity Morphology [5%]
Calcification and Eruption [6%]
Principles of Occlusion and Function [37%]
Clinical Considerations—Tooth Morphology and Anomalies [8%]
Professional Ethics/Patient Management [1%]
A few key points about NBDE Part 1:
29% of the exam is interdisciplinary, meaning it tests your ability to work with other healthcare professionals and patient scenarios.
National tooth notation system is used on all NBDE Exams. This system is a sequential tooth numbering system, designating the permanent dentition (numbers 1-32), and the primary dentition (letters A-T).
As ever, the NBDE like to keep students on their toes, therefore there may be some experimental questions that you have not seen before. Most recently, three new item types are being introduced on the NBDE. The new item types are multiple correct/multiple responses, extended matching, and ordering. For NBDE Part I, a couple of new items in the new format will be introduced solely in the most demanding sections of the examination. Since these items are considered pretest items they will not be scored. However, they will be evaluated for their statistical performance and will not have an impact on the candidate’s results or pass/fail status.
Стоматологическая экспертиза Национального совета — National Board Dental Examination
Стоматологическая экспертиза Национального совета (NBDE) это Соединенные Штаты национальный стоматологический экзамен для студентов и специалистов стоматологов. Это требуется для получения лицензии в Соединенных Штатах, а также может потребоваться при подаче заявления на учебу в аспирантуре по стоматологическим специальностям после завершения стоматологическая степень. Получил образование за рубежом дантисты также должен пройти NBDE, чтобы получить допуск в продвинутое положение программы в стоматологических школах США.
В Американская студенческая стоматологическая ассоциация продает оттиски ранее выпущенных экзаменов в качестве учебных пособий для студентов в своем интернет-магазине.
NBDE I состоит из 400 вопросов с несколькими вариантами ответов, посвященных фундаментальным наукам:
1. Анатомия человека, Эмбриология, и Гистология
2. Биохимия и Физиология
3. Микробиология и Патология
4. Стоматологическая анатомия и Окклюзия.
NBDE II занимает два дня и фокусируется на клинических стоматологических темах:
1. Эндодонтия
2. Оперативная стоматология
3. Челюстно-лицевая хирургия /Боль Контроль
4. Устный Диагностика
5. Ортодонтия и Детская стоматология
6. Ведение пациентов, включая бихевиоризм, стоматологическое здравоохранение и безопасность труда.
7. Пародонтология
8. Фармакология
9. Протезирование
Подсчет очков
С 2012 года экзамены NBDE оцениваются только по принципу PASS / FAIL, при этом баллы не выставляются, если только один из них не провалился, и в этом случае они получат свои баллы с подробной информацией.[1] Если студент успешно сдал экзамен, ему не разрешается сдавать экзамен повторно, за исключением случаев, когда этого требует совет штата или соответствующий регулирующий орган.[2][3] Совместная комиссия по национальным стоматологическим экзаменам (JCNDE) изменила тест на «прошел / не прошел», потому что тест использовался как мерило для студентов, поступающих на специальные программы. Первоначальная цель теста заключалась в том, чтобы помочь штату в принятии решений о лицензировании, а не в качестве критерия для программ по специальности. JCNDE посчитал, что NBDE был ненадежным индикатором успеха в специальностях, поэтому они полностью сняли оценку.[4]
Рекомендации
- ^ «Будущее лицензирования». Понимание лицензирования. Американская стоматологическая ассоциация. Получено 31 июля 2011.
- ^ «Руководство Национального совета по стоматологическому осмотру, часть I, 2011 г.» (PDF). Право на повторный экзамен. Совместная комиссия по национальным стоматологическим экзаменам. п. 5. Получено 31 июля 2011.
- ^ «Руководство Национального совета по стоматологическому осмотру, часть II, 2011 г.» (PDF). Право на повторный экзамен. Совместная комиссия по национальным стоматологическим экзаменам. п. 5. Получено 31 июля 2011.
- ^ Высоцкий, Эдди. «Счет на доске — топор: удачно ли это новое изменение?». Блог ASDA. Получено 29 декабря 2012.