2. DATNBDE 1NBDE 2CRDTS/NERB

3. 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.

4. 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

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

6. 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)

7. 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)

8. 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)

9. 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)

10. Part I Average Scores

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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 2011- 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.

14. Registration  www.ada.org www.ada.org  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 email

15. Scheduling the test  http://www.prometric.com/ADA/default.htm http://www.prometric.com/ADA/default.htm  Schedule 60-90 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

16. 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.

17. 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

18. Study Material for NBDE I

19. Rated Most Helpful by Class of 2013  1. Released Exams G-N $256  http://www.asdanet.org/

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

21.  3. Dental Decks $220

22.  4. First Aid ~$70

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