National Board Dental Exam

National board dental exam measure the competency of dental graduate in both basic and clinical science. It is required by almost all clinical residency programs in the US. Because the level of competition for admission had significantly increased lately, it is important to score high in the test and to take both part I and part II. The national board dental exam is abbreviated NDBE (Click here). The test is based on (Pass/Fail) system.

NBDE I consists of 400 test items that cover four basic science areas: anatomic science, biochemistry-physiology, microbiology-pathology, and dental anatomy and occlusion (Click here)

NBDE II (Click here) is composed of 500 test items distributed on two days. A 400 test items cover the discipline based component which addresses key concepts of the following disciplines; endodontics, operative dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery/pain control, oral diagnosis, orthodontics/ pediatric dentistry, patient management, periodontics, pharmacology, and prosthodontics. A 100 test items focus on the case-based component, the test items presents real-life scenarios with an approximate distribution specified as follow 70% adult and 30% pediatric related cases. A minimum of 15% will address the medical management of medically compromised adult and pediatric patients.

To register for the exam, it is essential to send an official copy of original transcripts for evaluation and then you will be provided with a PIN number to complete your registration. Remember that they do not accept WES evaluation (Click here)

Kaplan offers preparatory courses for NBDE I and II as well as study material. However, participants in these courses are not eligible for I-20. Therefore, you need to be enrolled in other English language classes. Contact Kaplan office via the email: mohe.admissions@kaplan.com.

NBDE preparatory courses are online and dependent on the student commitment. Kaplan provides students with preparation books as well as labs to access online lectures and test-like question bank. Students are encouraged to purchase dental decks. However, they are good only for revision purpose and to identify your areas of deficiency. NBDE release exams are available for purchase and should aid students in their studying (Click here). First aid is another good review book to crack the NBDE. Finally, practice makes it better.

Written by:
Weam Banjar BDS, MSc. Clinical Research

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It is with great pleasure that I introduce the inaugural issue of the Saudi Endodontic Journal (SEJ) to the endodontic community. It is dedicated to the professional development of dentistry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other countries. The Journal is an official publication of the Saudi Endodontic Society, which is supported by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.

The primary objectives of the Journal are to advance the science and art of dentistry, to encourage scientific research and to improve and enhance the general standard of dentistry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world. We hope to provide the dental community with an educational tool which monitors and reports the latest developments.

In today’s technology-conscious world, endodontics is one of the dental sciences which is progressing rapidly due to the society’s urgent need for a dental practice that offers an astute and circumspect service as well as a painless and lifetime period of successful treatment. To achieve these goals of continuously improving the different procedures in dental practice, there is a compelling need for much research, the responsibility of which lies with the professionals in various disciplines that belong to this community.

We invite all researchers, specialists and clinicians in endodontics and other various disciplines of dentistry, to share their knowledge to improve our endodontic practice. Your valuable contributions will continue to advance this publication and help us attain our objectives.

The creation of SEJ has only been possible with the help of numerous people. Chiefly I want to thank the editorial board for responding so positively to my requests for help in launching SEJ. Thanks to the various people who have acted as anonymous peer reviewers and also those who have assisted with editorial support. Thanks to the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties for their valuable support. Finally, special thanks to the president of the Saudi Endodontic Society, Dr. Khalid Al-Fouzan, who has been repeatedly available with advice: his wise counsel is most appreciated.

On behalf of the editorial board members, I appreciate the valuable constructive criticisms received in relation to this premier issue. We admit that the Journal would not have come into existence, had it not been for the joint efforts and support of our colleagues in the endodontic and other dental professions.

Saad Al-Nazhan, BDS, MSD
Editor-in-Chief
The Saudi Endodontic Journal.

• Develop professional thinking in the field of orthodontics and the promote scientific and professional practice of the society members.
• Providing the chance for all orthodontic professionals to participate in the scientific advancement of the field.Facilitating the exchange of scientific and professional information between the society and various institutions inside and outside the Kingdom.
• Providing consultations and performing studies that will promote the level of orthodontics related to the different medical organizations.
• Cooperate with the Ministry of Health and the Saudi Council for Medical Specialties, in outlining the standards of the practice of orthodontics and taking part in supervising and maintaining an acceptable standard of patient care.
• Participation in raising the overall public awareness regarding orthodontics.

Scope of the Journal

The journal aims at encouraging scientific research in the Kingdom. Furthermore, the Journal serves as the major information source of orthodontic health care in the Kingdom and the Region. The Journal publishes papers on research, successful diagnostic procedures, imaging techniques, bracket and archwire materials, extraction and impaction concerns, orthognathic surgery, TMJ disorders, removable appliances, dentofacial anomlies, dentofacial orthopedics and adult therapy.

We at SaudiDent.com wishes the SOS all of the best and Good luck.

Link to Journal: http://www.jorthodsci.org/

Links to consider

1. UQUDENT Official Website
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3. Twitter Account: @UQUDENT