First Aid for the NBDE Part II
Section 1: Guide to Efficient Exam Preparation
Introduction
1. Introduction to the NBDE Part II
2. Computer Based Testing Basics
3. Defining Your Goal
4. Study Resources
5. Test-taking Strategies
6. Testing Agencies
Section 2: Database of High Yield Facts
7. How to use the database
8. Discipline Based Component:
8-1. Operative Dentistry
8-2. Pharmacology
8-3. Prosthodontics (Fixed and Removable)
8-4. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Pain
Control
8-5. Orthodontics
8-6. Pediatric Dentistry
8-7. Endodontics
8-8. Periodontics
8-9. 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 Review
Section 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
Resources
Appendix: Abbreviations and Symbols
Biographical note
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, lead author of many First Aid books,
is series editor. He is dedicated to publishing
quality review books for medical and dental
students. Dr. Le is a practicing
allergist/immunologist in Louisville, KY and is
affiliated with University of Louisville School
of Medicine and The Johns Hopkins University
School of Medicine.
