Format and Content
The examination consists of three (3)
books, each with 120 multiple-choice type questions. Each book
is given in a 120 minute examination session during a single day.
There will be a one (1) hour break between each examination session.
Outlined below are the content areas that may be tested. Examples
of questions are provided as a reference and study guide.
Book 1
a. Foundation
Science knowledge as it relates to:
- human anatomy and physiology
- human histology
- biochemistry
- microbiology and immunology
- oral physiology
- tooth morphology, growth and development of the craniofacial
complex
- pain and pain management
- biological effects of radiation
- dental biomaterials
- nutrition
b. Pharmacology
Books 2 &
3
Applied
Clinical Sciences knowledge as it relates to:
- general medicine and general pathology
- oral medicine and oral pathology
- radiology
- periodontics
- preventive dentistry
- operative dentistry
- endodontics
- prosthodontics
- orthodontics
- pediatric dentistry
- geriatric dentistry
- oral and maxillofacial surgery
- oral facial and dental trauma
- therapeutics
- behavioural sciences
- dental public health (epidemiology and population health)
- ethics
- pain and anxiety control including local anesthetics
- assessment of scientific literature
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