NBDE Part I Secrets Study Guide: NBDE Test Review for the National Board Dental Exam

Get the test prep help you need to become a dentist.

The National Board Dental Exam Part 1 is extremely challenging and thorough test preparation is essential for success. NBDE Part I Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass the NBDE Part 1 Exam.

NBDE Part 1 Secrets Study Guide includes:

• A thorough review for the National Board Dental Exam Part 1
• A meticulous microbiology review
• A breakdown of pathological conditions
• An analysis of anatomic sciences
• A methodical neurology review
• A systematic respiratory and cardiac review
• A guide to genetics and cell biology
• An in-depth look at dental anatomy
• An examination of occlusion

It's filled with the critical information you'll need in order to do well on the test: the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the American Dental Association (ADA) expects you to have mastered before sitting for the exam.

The Microbiology Review section covers:

• Characteristics of bacteria types
• Immunoglobulin isotypes
• Cytokines review
• Dental decay

The Pathological Conditions section covers:

• Disorders of the eye
• Disorders of the ear
• Dentistry related: red lesions
• Dentistry related: white lesions
• Dentistry related: TMJ review
• Major functions of cells mediating immune responses

The Anatomic Sciences section covers:

• Axial skeleton
• Appendicular skeleton
• Four basic tissues
• Integumentary (skin) system
• Muscles of mastication
• Muscles of expression

The Neurology Review section covers:

• Brain
• Spinal tracts

The Respiratory/Cardiac Review section covers:

• Respiratory conditions
• Circulatory system
• Course of circulation
• The heart
• Cardiovascular conditions
• Endocrine review

The Genetics and Cell Biology section covers:

• The cell - Its structures and function
• Composition of protoplasm
• Components of a typical cell
• Cell division - mitosis
• Polygenic traits

The Dental Anatomy section covers:

• Jaws and dental arches
• Parts of the tooth
• Dental Tissues
• Location and Position
• Deciduous Dentition

The Occlusion section covers:

• Permanent Dentition Period
• Overjet and Overbite
• Normal or 'Ideal' Occlusion
• Age and Aging of Teeth
• Dental Emergencies and Treatment

These sections are full of specific and detailed information that will be key to passing the NBDE Part 1 Exam. Concepts and principles aren't simply named or described in passing, but are explained in detail. The guide is laid out in a logical and organized fashion so that one section naturally flows from the one preceding it. Because it's written with an eye for both technical accuracy and accessibility, you will not have to worry about getting lost in dense academic language.