Overview
Main description
The new “bible” for NBDE Part II preparation! This high-yield, comprehensive review of topics examined on the National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) Part II is written for dental students by recent dental graduates who aced the boards.
Table of contents
First Aid for the NBDE Part IISection 1: Guide to Efficient Exam Preparation Introduction1. Introduction to the NBDE Part II2. Computer Based Testing Basics3. Defining Your Goal4. Study Resources5. Test-taking Strategies6. Testing AgenciesSection 2: Database of High Yield Facts7. How to use the database8. Discipline Based Component:8-1. Operative Dentistry8-2. Pharmacology8-3. Prosthodontics (Fixed and Removable)8-4. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Pain Control8-5. Orthodontics8-6. Pediatric Dentistry8-7. Endodontics8-8. Periodontics8-9. Oral Diagnosis (Including Oral Pathology and Radiology)8-10. Patient Management - (Behavioral Science/Dental Public Health & Occupational Safety: Including OSHA and Infection Control)9. Rapid ReviewSection 3: Case Based Component (Approximately 10 cases -- 70% adult, 30% pediatric Cases. 20% of cases will address medical management of compromised adults and children, highlighting modification of standard treatment.)Section 4: Database of Clinical Science Review ResourcesAppendix: Abbreviations and Symbols
Author comments
Jason E. Portnof, DMD, MD and Timothy Leung, MPH, DMD, MD are both licensed dentists and medical residents in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Weill Medical College of Cornell University (New York, NY). Dr. Portnof graduated fifth in his class and with honors from Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine (Fort Lauderdale, FL). Dr. Leung received his DMD from The University of Pennsylvania, one of the top dental schools in the US.
Tao Le, MD, MHS, is Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics and Chief, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, University of Louisville.
