DATNBDE 1NBDE 2CRDTS/NERB

What is NBDE part I?  National Board Dental Examination I  Assess the ability to understand important information from basic biomedical and dental sciences and also the ability to apply such information in a problem-solving context.  Assists state boards in determining qualifications of dentists who seek licensure to practice dentistry.

What is NBDE part I? Optional Tutorial15 min Discipline-based, multiple-choice test items with 3-5 testlets (~200 items) 3.5 hrs Optional Break1 hr maximum Discipline-based, multiple-choice test items with 3-5 testlets (~200 items) 3.5 hrs Optional post-examination Survey15 min

What is NBDE part I?  Anatomic Sciences  Biochemistry-Physiology  Microbiology-Pathology  Dental Anatomy and Occlusion

Anatomic Sciences (100 qs)  Gross Anatomy (49)  Bones, muscles, fascia, nerves, arteries, veins, lymphatics, spaces and cavities, joints and ligaments, exocrines, endocrines.  Histology (23)  Oral histology (16)  Developmental Biology (11)  Professional Ethics/Patient Management (1)

Biochemistry-Physiology (100qs)  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)

Microbiology-Pathology (100qs)  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)

Dental Anatomy and Occlusion (100qs)  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)

Part I Average Scores

Passing Score  Standard Score of 75 The National Board examinations are criterion-referenced; candidates are not graded on a curve or comparison to others but against a pre-determined standard.

Policy Changes and Dates of Implementation:  Effective January 1, 2010, candidates who pass any National Board examination (Part I, Part II, or Dental Hygiene) are not allowed to retest unless required by a State Board.  The implementation of a Pass/Fail scoring system for National Board examinations (Part I, Part II and Dental Hygiene) will take effect on January 1, 2012.

UIC Policy (Specific dates for the Class of 2013)  January 7 th 2011 – the date by which we had to make the first attempt to pass NBDE Part I  May 13 th the date by which the Office of Academic Affairs has to obtain a copy of the report verifying that a student have received a PASS on NBDE Part I  Must Pass to participate in clinic activities.

Registration   Education & Carriers  Testing  National Board Dental Examinations  Follow the link to retrieve your DENTPIN  Follow the link to Part 1  Fill out and submit application  $300- non-refundable  Wait for approval of eligibility

Scheduling the test   Schedule days prior to the desired testing date.  Rescheduling or canceling testing appointment must be done 2 business days in advance (before noon ET)  Rescheduling fee applies

Day of the test  Report to the prometric center 30 min before scheduled appointment  Bring 2 IDs  The name on your IDs must match exactly with the name on your NBDE Part I application.

Test Results  Delivered to you by mail in 3-4 weeks  If you want to report scores to additional schools or programs or want an additional report for yourself, the fee is $25 for each additional score report. Please do not request additional score reports if you tested less than four weeks ago.  Many of our classmates were receiving their scores within 10 business days of the test.  Bring the official score report to Lea Alexander, Director of Academic Affairs and Registrar, Room 202D

Study Material for NBDE I

Rated Most Helpful by Class of 2013  1. Released Exams G-N $256 

 2. Boards Busters $165 (DEAL ON RIGHT NOW $50!!!)

 3. Dental Decks $220

 4. First Aid ~$70

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