NBDE part I

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 Tutorial 15 min

Discipline-based, multiple-choice test items with 3-5 testlets (~200 items)

3.5 hrs

Optional Break 1 hr maximum

Discipline-based, multiple-choice test items with 3-5 testlets (~200 items)

3.5 hrs

Optional post-examination Survey 15 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 7th 2011 – the date by which we had to make the first attempt to pass NBDE Part I

May 13th 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.

Registration

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

Scheduling the test

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

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

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

3. Dental Decks $220

4. First Aid ~$70

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