INBDE Exam Information and Guideline
Integrated National Board Dental Examination (Day 1 exam)
Below are complete topics detail with latest syllabus and course outline, that will help you good knowledge about exam objectives and topics that you have to prepare. These contents are covered in questions and answers pool of exam.
Exam Code : INBDE
Exam Name : Integrated National Board Dental Examination 2022
The INBDE is a two-day examination administered on a computer. Day 1 consists of 360 test items (3 sets of 100 standalone items, 1 set of 60 case questions). Day 2 includes 140 test items (2 sets of 70 case questions).
The INBDE is an examination foreign-trained dentists must take and pass in order to earn admission into any advanced standing programs in the US dental schools. This article is a COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE INBDE and the necessary steps required, questions usually asked, study material which students find helpful etc for the INBDE examination. It is a crucial step forward which is a must for all international dentists seeking to be dentists in the US.
The INBDE is designed to be scored as a pass or fail test, and numerical scores are not provided to candidates. Though scores are not given, the exam’s attempt is definitely counted and appears in the final report. It is always better to pass these competitive exams on the first attempt, as candidates with multiple attempts will definitely be at a disadvantage when applying to competitive schools. Most schools do keep in mind the number of attempts needed to clear the exam. Hence, it is good to attempt the test when thoroughly prepared to avoid a failed attempt.
NBDE exam Covers following syllabus:
- Cell, Embryology & Histology, Tissue, General Anatomy of Muscles and Muscles of Head & Neck
- Basic anatomy about blood vessels, Arterial & Venous supply of Head and Neck, Thorax & Abdomen, Heart, Lymphatic system
- General anatomy of bone, joints, head and neck osteology, TMJ, Brain, nervous system, cranial nerves
- Mouth, pharynx, larynx, tooth development, tooth histology, PDL, Gingiva
- Dental anatomy terminology, Notation systems, chronology of dentition
- Primary dentition, permanent dentition
- Development of dental occlusion, terminology & concepts of occlusion, movements of mandible position
- Development of tooth, histology of tooth (Enamel, Dentin, cementum, pulp), Histology of oral structures (PDL, gingiva, oral mucous membrane)
- Carbohydrates, enzymes, lipids, DNA, RNA
- Proteins, Vitamins, minerals
- Blood, heart, CVS, GIT, Endocrine system, Reproductory system
- Lungs, respiratory system, kidneys, urinary system, nerves, ANS, CNS, Special sensory organs
- Inflammation, necrosis, blood disorders, heart disorders, bone disorders
- Kidney disease, liver disease, lung disorders, neoplasms, syndromes
- Sterilization and disinfection, bacteriology, immunology
- Virology, mycology, parasitology, vaccines
- Oral Diagnosis, Oral Surgery/Pain Control, Pharmacology