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NBDE NEW CHANGES FROM JANUARY 2012

NATIONAL BOARD DENTAL EXAMINATION : NEW RULES/REGULATIONS WITH EFFECT FROM JANUARY 2012 : For foreign Trained DENTISTS




Highligted HERE are two of the Biggest Changes : Rest of the things remain more so the same as before.

# NO NUMERICAL SCORES : Scores will be labelled as PASS/FAIL . Scores above 75 will be labelled as PASS.

# NO RETEST : For successfully passed candidates there will be no retest.
However a failed candidate can take retest after 6 months /after 12 months following 3rd failed attempt.Effective January 2012 Only 5 attempts are allowed for failed candidates.



The Joint Commission approved a transition from a reporting of numerical scores to a pass/fail reporting system in January 1, 2012. The Joint Commission specified that individuals taking the examination before January 1, 2012 will retain numerical scores. There has been no change made regarding the overall format of the NBDE it will remain for the foreseeable future a two part examination.


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FAQ's : NBDE (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

Q: I have done four years BDS but has not completed internship, Can I join a DDS or any  other PG course ?
 
Ans: You must complete your internship. Your BDS is not complete without internship and you will not get your bachelor degree. For joining, degree is a must.
 
Q: I have just finished my second year of BDS in India. Can I get admission into DDS?
 
Ans: Well, for admissions you need your BDS degree, but at this stage you are eligible to take your NBDE  Part 1. Anyone who has cleared their second year of  BDS is eligible for taking their Part 1 exam in USA, but admissions happen only after your BDS degree.
 
Q: What is NBDE Part1?
 
Ans:  This exam is conducted by American Dental Association (ADA). You need to take your National Dental Board Examination (NBDE) Part 1 examination. This examination is conducted throughout the year across approx. 300 centers in USA/Canada and costs $260. This exam in fully computerized and contains 400 MCQ's with no negative marking. We will conduct Computerized Mock Test for the exam whenever you are ready.
 
Q: I took one attempt in 2010. If I pass, will i have a second attempt in 2011??
 
Ans: NO, if you happen to pass in Part 1; there is no re-attempt to improve the score even if you have taken the exam in 2009 or earlier. For admissions, one needs preferably greater than 87 percentile score. The more the score, the better it is
 
Q: Pass/Fail system is from 2010 or 2012?
 
Ans: P/F system is from January 2012 but no re-attempt clause is valid from Jan. 2010
 
Q: What is GPA?
Ans: GPA is grand Percentile aggregate. It is evaluated by ECE(www.ece.org) which gives U.S. educational equivalence for each educational credential.
 
Q: How important is GPA? 
 Ans: The answer is always... the higher is better.But it plays a significant role only if your NBDE scores are less. You can always cover with your low GPA by getting a good percentile in NBDE part 1 and a good score in TOEFL.

Q: How much GPA is considered good?

Ans: Anything above 3 is considered good.For students with GPA below 2, will have to get better scores in part 1 and TOEFL.

Q: How to apply for entry into DDS after BDS ?

Ans: Your US dreams can come true.Here is the basic plan you need to follow>>>

After BDS >>> Get ECE evaluation (course by course: recommended) >>> Prepare for NBDE I exam >>> obtain DENTPIN >>>apply to ADA for NBDE I exam >>>>Schedule a Time to Take the Examination>>>
Take the Examination at a Prometric Test Center>>>Score Reports>>>Apply to Universities for addmission  to DDS>>>DDS for 2-3years>>> Licensure exam of state>>> Practice as General Practioner In respective state.

Q: What all I have to study to prepare for NBDE part I?

Ans: You are suppose to study and prepare for your basic subjects. Here is a link of syallabus.

Q: How to prepare for NBDE part I ? Which books are recommended? Where can I get study material for NBDE part 1 preparation?

Ans: Here is a list of recommended study material and the procedure to procure the same.Follow the LINK.

Q: Can I join a Test Preparation Course?

Ans: We conduct Online test series for NBDE part I preparation . You can either join mock test series ( for self assessment ) or a subject wise test series for all subjects study  motivation  and feel.You can choose from customised or scheduled course. Find more details here.

Q. What are the benefits of test series conducted by RxDentistry?

Ans: You can find them HERE.

Q. I scored only 80 percentile in NBDE part 1 , what can I do?

Ans: With score below 85 percentile, getting an addmission is very tough. But you can improve your profile by adding few observerships and perceptorship certificates and then going for NBDE part 2 and getting a good score in part 2.

Q. Do I need to clear both NBDE part 1 & 2 for addmission into DDS?

Ans: Most universities accept Only part 1 scores , but for some you need both. You can get addmission with only part 1 scores but you need to clear  part 2 before your DDS completion.

More Queries in this regard can be added into the comment section . I would tr to answer as many.

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NBDE PART I SYLLABUS:HOW TO STUDY FOR NBDE I




The NBDE Part I consists of 400 examination items. For each discipline, approximately 80% of the items are discipline-based and approximately 20% are interdisciplinary testlet-based items. A testlet consists of the patient scenario and a set of items from the various disciplines that are associated with the scenario. One item from each of the disciplines listed below will be designated for the testlets under the topic, Professional Ethics/Patient Management. These items will require a basic understanding of professional ethical principles in patient management. The items for the NBDE Part I are drawn from the following disciplines:

ANATOMIC SCIENCES [100]

1.0. Gross Anatomy* [49]
1.1. Head
1.1.1. Oral cavity
1.1.2. Extraoral structures
1.1.3. Osteology
1.1.4. TMJ and muscles of mastication
1.2. Neck
1.3. Axilla, shoulders, and upper extremities
1.4. Thoracic cavity
1.5. Abdominopelvic cavity
1.6. Central nervous system & neuroanatomy
The following topics will be considered under each category of gross anatomy:
Bone Muscles
Fascia Nerves (peripheral and autonomic)
Arteries, veins, and lymphatics Spaces and cavities
Joints and ligaments Endocrines and exocrines
2.0. Histology [23]
2.1. Ultrastructure
2.2. Basic tissues
2.3. Bone, cartilage, and joints
2.4. Lymphatic and circulatory systems
2.5. Endocrine system
2.6. Respiratory system
2.7. Gastrointestinal system
2.8. Genitourinary system
2.9. Integument
3.0. Oral Histology [16]
3.1. Tooth and supporting tissues
3.2. Soft oral tissues
3.3. Temporomandibular joint
4.0. Developmental Biology [11]
4.1. Osteogenesis
4.2 Tooth development, eruption, and movement
4.3. Facial and brachial arch development
4.4. General embryology
5.0. Professional Ethics/Patient Management [1]

BIOCHEMISTRY-PHYSIOLOGY [100]
1.0. Biological Compounds [10]
1.1. Sugars and carbohydrates
1.2. Amino acids and proteins
1.3. Lipids
1.4. Nucleic acids and metabolism
1.5. Nutrients and minerals
1.6. Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross correlation
2.0. Metabolism [17]
2.1. Bioenergetics
2.2. Enzymology
2.3. Catabolism
2.4. Anabolism
2.5. Urea cycle
2.6. Regulation
2.7. Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross correlation
3.0. Molecular and Cellular Biology [9]
3.1. DNA/RNA and protein synthesis
3.2. Genetic engineering
3.3. Cell cycle
3.4. Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross correlation
4.0. Connective Tissues [8]
4.1. Soft tissue
4.2. Hard tissue/calcification
4.3. Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross correlation
5.0.Membranes [4]
5.1. Structure
5.2. Function
5.3. Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross correlation
6.0.Nervous System [6]
6.1.General properties
6.2.Central nervous system
6.3. Autonomic nervous system (1)
6.4.Somatic nervous system
6.5.Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross correlation
7.0.Muscle [6]
7.1. Skeletal
7.2. Smooth
7.3. Cardiac
7.4. Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross correlation
8.0.Circulation [9]
8.1. Fluid content and dynamics
8.2. Coagulation
8.3. Cardiodynamics and electrophysiology
8.4. Regulatory mechanisms
8.5. Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross correlation
BIOCHEMISTRY-PHYSIOLOGY (continued)
9.0. Respiration [6]
9.1. Mechanical aspects
9.2. Gas exchange and transport
9.3. Regulation
9.4. Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross correlation
10.0. Renal [8]
10.1. Functional anatomy
10.2. Blood flow and filtration
10.3. Reabsorption and secretion
10.4. Regulation
10.5. Acid-base balance
10.6. Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross correlation
11.0. Oral Physiology [3]
11.1. Taste
11.2. Mastication (with reflexes)
11.3. Swallowing
12.0. Digestion [5]
12.1. Neuromuscular
12.2. Secretions
12.3. Absorption
12.4. Regulation
12.5. Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross correlation
13.0 Endocrines [8]
13.1. Pituitary/hypothalamus
13.2. Reproduction
13.3. Signaling systems
13.4. Pancreas/parathyroid
13.5. Adrenal/thyroid
13.6. Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross correlation
14.0. Professional Ethics/Patient Management [1]

 MICROBIOLOGY-PATHOLOGY [100]
1.0. General Microbiology [20]
1.1. Microbial biochemistry and physiology
1.2. Microbial cytology
1.3. Microbial variations and genetics
1.4. Sterilization and disinfection
1.5. Biology of microorganisms
1.5.1. Bacteria
1.5.2. Viruses
1.5.3. Fungi
1.6. Antibiotics and chemotherapy
1.7. Oral ecology and epidemiology
2.0. Reactions of Tissue to Injury [10]
2.1. Inflammation and repair
2.2. Physical and chemical injury
2.3. Hemodynamic disorders
MICROBIOLOGY-PATHOLOGY (continued)
3.0. Immunology and Immunopathology (at least 3 on oral immunology) [13]
3.1. Host defense mechanisms
3.2. Hypersensitivity
3.3. Immune system
4.0 Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology of Special Infectious Diseases (at least 8 on oral diseases) [22]
4.1. Bacterial
4.2. Viral
4.3. Fungal
4.4. Chlamydial and rickettsial
5.0 Systemic Pathology [22]
5.1. Cardiovascular
5.2. Respiratory
5.3. Gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary
5.4. Genitourinary
5.5. Blood-lymphatic
5.6. Endocrine
5.7. Musculoskeletal
5.8. Genetic diseases
5.9. Nervous system
6.0. Growth Disturbances [12]
6.1. Non-neoplastic
6.2. Neoplasms--etiology, epidemiology, & biology
6.3. Specific neoplasms
7.0. Professional Ethics/Patient Management [1]

DENTAL ANATOMY AND OCCLUSION [100]
1.0. Tooth Morphology [43]
1.1. Primary
1.2. Permanent
1.2.1. Incisors
1.2.2. Canines
1.2.3. Premolars
1.2.4. Molars
2.0. Pulp Cavity Morphology [5]
3.0. Calcification and Eruption [6]
4.0. Principles of Occlusion and Function [37]
4.1. Functional anatomy
4.1.1. Interarch (static and movement)
4.1.1.1. Anterior teeth
4.1.1.2. Posterior teeth
4.1.2. Intra-arch
4.2. 4.2 Masticatory physiology and biomechanics
4.2.1. Temporomandibular joint
4.2.2. Muscles and ligaments
4.2.3. Determinants of occlusion
5.0. Clinical Considerations—Tooth Morphology and Anomalies [8]
6.0. Professional Ethics/Patient Management [1]


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    3. 16th May, 2010 -ANATOMIC SCIENCES 3 (EMBRYOLOGY) & PATHOLOGY 1
    4. 23rd May, 2010 -BIOCHEMISTRY 1 & PHYSIOLOGY 2
    5. 30th May, 2010 -BIOCHEMISTRY 2 & PATHOLOGY 2
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    7. 13th June, 2010 -DA 1 & DH 1
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TIPS TO CLEAR NBDE PART 1

HOW TO CRACK NBDE PART 1

1. DEDICATION: " WHERE THERE IS A WILL, THERE IS A WAY "

-DETERMINATION
-HUNGER
-GREED

THE WILL TO CLEAR EXAM IS MOST IMPORTANT . THE DESIRE TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS MUST BE THE HIGHEST.

2. HONESTY: "HOSNESTY IS THE BEST POLICY" .BE HONEST WITH YOUR OWN SELF. WORK HARD AND GIVE YOUR BEST. DON'T FOOL AROUND THAT I WILL TRY.

" FIRST ATTEMPT IS THE BEST ATTEMPT.... (N WITH THE NEW RULES... THE LAST ATTEMPT) " SO GIVE YOUR BEST.

3. CONCEPTS: FOR NBDE DON'T TRY TO CRAM QUESTIONS. THERE IS VERY LESS REPETITION. TRY TO CLEAR CONCEPTS AND THEN PROCEED.

4. DECKS: DENTAL DECKS ARE THE BEST MATERIAL TO START AND END YOUR PREPARATION.AGAIN DON'T TRY TO CRAM. MAKE CONCEPTS.

5. STANDARD BOOKS: DON'T JUST RELY ON MCQ BOOKS . FOR ALL QUERIES , DOUBTS AND FACTS REFER STANDARD BOOKS. BY STANDARD BOOKS I MEAN WHEELERS, AND NOT DAS (FOR INSTANCE)

6. MNEUMONICS: MAKE MNEUMONICS FOR ALL THE TOUGH THINGS. THINGS U TEND TO FORGET OR CONFUSE. MAKE MNEUMONICS OF WORDS OF UR INTERESTS e.g. CRICKET OR SEXY

7. PERSONAL NOTES: MAKE PERSONAL NOTES AND FLOWCHARTS, TABLES ETC. THEY ARE VERY HELPFUL FOR QUICK REVISIONS.

8. PREVIOUS YEAR PAPERS: ASDA PAPERS ARE THE BEST. READ THEM THOUROUGLY AND ANSWER EACH QUESTION AS IF FOUR QUESTIONS( CLEAR CONCEPTS ON ALL OPTIONS).

9. MOCK TESTS: APPEAR FOR AS MANY MOCK TESTS AS YOU CAN . THIS WILL HELP IN SELF ASSESMENT AND SELF REALIZATION OF YOUR GOALS.

10. WIKIPEDIA: AT TIMES IT FEELS TOUGH SCROLLING THROUGH YOUR STANDARD BOOKS FOR A SMALL QUERY. WIKIPEDIA IS ANOTHER ONLINE RESOURCE WHICH IS PREETY RELIABLE.

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DENTAL MATRIX

NBDE NEEDS GOOD PLANNING: PREPARATION TIPS

Preparing for Part 1 exam may be sometimes very confusing with tonns of material available.

Good planning and organization of study material and time helps a lot.

Always remember..!!! First attempt is the best...!!

Its always preferable to work hard to the maximum possible extent during the first attempt itself.

Here are some tips regarding how to read individual subjects and how to plan for quality preparation.

Hope it helps to secure to cross the magic number 90.

Let me remind you all that "There is no shortcut for success"

you definitely need to dedicate your sleep, enjoyment and rest during the preparation period which I think is worth in securing an acceptance letter from your favourite dental school.

"All the very best"

ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY AND HISTOLOGY tips

ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY AND HISTOLOGY

Helpful Materials TO STUDY IN ORDER :
1. B.D. Chaurasia Head & Neck Text book
2. Kaplan review notes ( For Histology )
3. USMLE First Aid
4. Dental decks
5. Question Papers
Rudmans
Gard
Released and other old Papers
MCQ' books

HOW TO STUDY :
* Start with Chaurasia text book, followed by the order of books i mentioned.
* Prepare short notes of important points from every topic
* Prepare Tables For each topic ( For Eg. All facial muscles, origin, Insertion, Function, Nerve supply, Arterial and venous supply)
I think nearly 25-30 tables will be there for all topics.
I have prepared below one sample table. you can prepare similarly.
MUSCLE: ORIGIN : INSERTION : FUNCTION: NERVE SUPPLY: ARTERIAL SUPPLY: VENOUS DRAINAGE: ANY IMPORTANT POINTS

sternothyroid: sternum: thyroid cartilage: depress the hyoid bone and larynx during swallowing and speaking: ansa cervicalis (C1-3): The skin overlying these muscles is supplied by tributaries arising from the superior thyroid artery ,the inferior thyroid artery, and the internal mammary artery,: Inferior thyroid veins: Also called “STRAP MUSCLES”:


* Prepare flow charts ( For eg. For all cranial nerves Start with their origin and their course of travel till they reach the destination )
* Start reading Decks cards, Once thorough notes from text book, kaplan review and USMLE is finished.
* Start solving question papers.Always solve questions in a logical manner. Dont ever try to remember or get byheart the answers.
* Try to solve each question with elimination and explanation process.
* Having short notes for all topics does a great help for revision.
* Self written notes does wonders..Believe me...!!!
Revising the printed material becomes tedious and confusing.
* If you spare 10-12 hrs a day, you can finish all this process in 15-20 days which is pretty simple.
( I think its better if can sit for 13-14 hrs a day. Its always better to study very hard during first attempt).
* Do not forget to revise your hand written notes every sunday till u finish your exam.
I strongly feel that knowing basics and revising whatever we have learnt previously helps better rather learning new and irrelevant points every day.

NBDE PART 1 PREPARATION MATERIAL

1.] Dental Decks PART 1 2006 -07 ( new decks includes clinical vignette and illustrations sections : Microbiology- pathology : 322 flash cards, Biochemistry- physiology : 289 flashcards, Anatomy : 328 flashcards, Dental anatomy : 198 flashcards, clinical vignette : 26 flashcards, Illustrations: 146 flash cards, indexes, total 1309 flash cards)
2 ] 2004 Dental decks for part 1
3 ] 2001 Dental decks for part 1
4.] RELEASED QUESTION PAPERS PART 1-complete set -ASDA ( A-K)
It contain All the ASDA papers with answers from 1977 to 1998,
-National board part-1 exam specifications
- Raw score standard score conversion for Dec. 1998
5 ] Part 1-L Pilot Comprehensive Exam 2004 (released 2005)
& Exclusive 1-M Compiled, released items from approximately 1998-2005 ( 200 questions and answers- newly released 2006)
6 ] USC and ASDA Database software of Released papers from 1977 to 1998 : very interesting software as you can play the quiz of papers. You can check your score immediately, You don't have to refer the hard copy of released papers, as it is very fast and easy to learn the released papers on this software.
It is also provides the questions and answers of individual subjects like questions and answers of :Biochemistry,
Physiology, Histology, Anatomy, Microbiology
Pathology, Dental anatomy, Occlusion, Dental anatomy subsets: Anterior teeth,Posterior teeth,Primary teeth,Miscellaneous
7.] Kaplan PART 1 Review book ( 2005 edition ) and Kaplan Supplementary EXAMS -PART1 has all the text needed for part 1 in all part subjects - very explanatory - specifically for boards .. supp exams are NBDE model questions and answers with explanations
It contain the explanations of the answers of some model papers of ASDA also,
8] OTHER MATERIAL of 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 more than 4000Qs
9] Kaplan Question bank
10] University of Pacific Boards- Part-I Notes
11] RUDMEN BOOK
12] GARDS Book
13] DENTAL mCQ BOOK:MORE THAN 4000 MCQs ON PART 1
14] HUMAN BODY ATLAS of Grant

15] REVIEW OF DENTISTRY Book
16] SURFACE ANATOMY-WHOLE BODY
Softwares : Very informative and interactive reference guides for Part-1 exam to clear doubts.
17] Interactive atlas of Human Anatomy- Netter- software
18] HUMAN ANATOMY - FULL BODY - WITH NEURO ANATOMY - software - WITH MORE THAN 500 IMAGES AND 300 ANIMATIONS
19] BIOCHEMISTRY Soft ware- detailed biochemistry
- specifically genes , proteins in medicine and hormones
20] A different Biochemistry software- very useful for bio chemistry subject
21] RADIOLOGY OF HEAD AND NECK AREA - software- case study in head and neck area
22] OTHER material :
Decks corrections
NBDE Diseases & syndrome- short and sweet information
USMLE Step 1 Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology
Tooth Morphology Chart for NBDE 1
Medical Mnemonics BOOK WITH 200 PAGES
23] USMLE First Aid Step 1 book-2007 (latest edition: MUST READ excellent for new pattern covering clinical Q)
24] Miscellaneous COLLECTIONS.
25] USMLE STEP 1 Kaplan Notes, also contains 800 odd questions in Q-book.
1.Step1 Kaplan - Anatomy
2.Step1 Kaplan - Behavioral_Sciences
3.Step1 Kaplan - Biochemistry
4.Step1 Kaplan - Microbiology-Immunology
5.Step1 Kaplan - Pathology
6.Step1 Kaplan - Pharmacology
7.Step1 Kaplan - Physiology
8.Step1 Kaplan - Q-book
9.Step1 Kaplan - YOUR KAPLAN MEDICAL TIMELINE
10.Step1 Kaplan - Errata

26]. Dental Secrets, 2nd Edition by: Stephen T. Sonis (Editor)

27.] Guyton A.C., J. E. Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology
28]. Slootweg Dental Pathology - A Practical Introduction
29]. Cawson's Essentials of Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine (7th edition)
Authors: R. A. Cawson, Stephen R. Porter, E. W. Odell, 402 pages
30]. Essentials of Microbiology for Dental Students, 2nd Edition
Authors: Bagg, Jeremy; MacFarlane, T. Wallace; Poxton, Ian R.; Smith, Andrew J.; Bagg, Simon
31]. Human Anatomy & Physiology, 7/e -Authors: Elaine N. Marieb
32]. Schaum's Easy Outline of Human Anatomy and Physiology
For students looking for a quick overview of subject




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DENTAL MATRIX

Licensing Exams....after DDS/DMD


To practice, a dentist must pass a licensing examination administered by an individual state or more commonly a region. There are a handful of states that maintain independent dental licensing examinations while the majority accept a regional board examination. The Northeast Regional Board (NERB), Western Regional Board (WREB), Central Regional Dental Testing Service (CRDTS, and Southern Regional Testing Agency (SRTA) are the four regional testing agencies that administer licensing examinations. Once the examination is passed, the dentist may then apply to individual states that accept the regional board test passed. Each state requires one to pass an ethics/jurisprudence examination as well before a license is granted. To maintain one's dental license the doctor must complete Continuing Education (CE) courses periodically. This promotes the continued exploration of knowledge. The amount of CE required varies from state to state but is generally 10-24 CE hours a year.

Advanced Standing Dentist Programs california

University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 476-9000

http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/index.htm

University of the Pacific
School of Dentistry
2155 Webster Street
San Francisco, California 94115
(415) 929-6400

http://www.dental.uop.edu

Loma Linda University
School of Dentistry
International Dentist Program
Loma Linda, California 92350
(909) 558-4669

http://www.llu.edu/llu/dentistry/index.html

University of Southern California
School of Dentistry
925 West 34th Street, Room 201
Los Angeles, California 90089-0641
(213) 740-2841

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For Indian/foreign dentists to practice in America,DDS is a must and then again DDS is not all that easy. Here is a little information that will help the aspiring ones settle down easily. Certain colleges in the US that offer Advanced Standing Program (DDS/DMD) to foreign trained dentists require at least NDEB (National Dental Examining Board) Part I. Most of these require a score of at least 83-85%. To cut down the competition, the number of applicants and various other reasons some dental schools are also asking for NDEB Part II now.

Now there are certain points that every aspirant should be well versed with, to make it big in the new land. Fortunately, US state boards don't pay heed to the name of the college from where you got a DDS/DMD Degree. To practice in some states, the same is also not mandatory, however they may require you to have had attended at least 2 years of advanced training in dentistry in US... which means that the applicant should have completed a specialty program in dentistry which is recognized (permitted) in US.

ADVANCED STANDING PROGRAM: The dental schools that offer this program have increased in the recent past and the number of seats has also increased consequently. None-the-less, the competition is still high and they look for high scores in NDEB exams.

Although ADP web site does not lists schools that offer the program, sending e-mail to the dental school admission office will help you get all the required basic info. The dental schools provide all the financial help information, when approached.The banks or lender organizations ask for a co-applicant or a guarantor who is an American Citizen or at least a Green Card holder with a good credit.The average annual percentage of these loans range from 6.00% to 9.00% and is dependent upon the Federal Interest rate or another Federal rates published quarterly in financial reports in US. People who are either citizen/Green card holders of US, stand eligible to get the Federal Loan. The loans mentioned above.

US DDS/DMD Aspirants Please Go through this......

The following points need to be taken care of:
1) For NBDE Part 1: Follow simple rules: Study Kaplan Material, which includes Dental Decks; 20 years Question papers and Review notes. Since new pattern has started from January 2007, make sure you have latest decks and other study materials like Remembered questions, Clinical Vignettes and Illustrations. In case, you don’t understand a topic, always refer your books which you studied during your BDS/MDS.
Apart from Kaplan material, you need a new latest book which is among hottest seller these days: First Aid to NBDE Part 1. This book is a short concise guide to write your NBDE Part 1. In case of further guidance and how to obtain these books you can always contact me.

2) The cost of appearing in Computerized NBDE Part 1 is US $250. Apart from that
Transcript Evaluation costs another US $125. Please have a Visa or Mastercard
International Credit Card by this stage, otherwise you are just delaying your long
application process by going to banks and wasting your time unnecessarily. Many
universities accept only Credit card. So, have one as soon as possible.

3) Obtaining US Visa is the biggest hurdle in your American dreams. Remember, a few
tips: Your confidence and the way you carry yourself is number one important factor. The interviewers at US embassy are personality readers and lie-detectors. Be truthful

in front of them and never argue with them. Just answer clearly to whatever they say and never ever try to question their authority. B1/B2 category is for business/tourist visa and F1 is student visa.

4) If you score less than 85 percentile in NBDE Part 1, just forget your results and again take your exam. Admissions these days are highly competitive and you need greater than 87 percentile to stand a chance. Other thing you need to take is TOEFL iBT/ CBT (costing US $150) . Remember, TOEFL scores are valid for 2 years time while NBDE scores have atleast 10 years validity.

5) Then follow the rigorous Application process:

At this stage you need:

a) Your official NBDE Part1 and TOEFL iBT/CBT scores. You need 100 in TOEFL iBT or 250 in CBT.

b) 3 Letters of Recommendation

c) A solid and professional Career Statement or Statement of Purpose

d) Transcript Evaluation Reports

e) Original Transcripts signed by Dean/Principal of your college/university

f) University/ Dental School selection depending upon your NBDE Part 1 scores and your GPA. Each application costs from US $75 to US $150.

g) Then if you get a call for interview…boom ….you have a great chance of making it. Again, interview needs strong communication and interpersonal skills.

h) In some universities, especially based in California, NBDE Part 2 and clinical skills are required; which needs clinical training. In my opinion, SHORT COURSES by ICDR can be really helpful for that aspect.

i) Then, if you get admitted to DDS/DMD program, you’ll need a co-signer (can be a relative or a friend) who is either a US citizen or Green card holder for your Student loan. Loans are very easy and long term like 15-20 years. The loan amount even covers your living expenses and if you have a spouse and children, they cover even that. Typically, yearly expenses are in the range of US $ 80,000 to one lakh dollar. So, a two year program will cost US $1,60,000 to US $200,000.

j) But here’s a good news after all the big expenses talk: DENTISTS and SPECIALIST DOCTORS remain the most lucrative and best salaried profession.

k) On an average, a dentist in USA starts from $ 100,000 to $ 1,25,000. In 2005,

5% Americans had an annual salary in excess of one lakh dollar or more. So, when you start your career in USA as a dentist, you straightaway belongs to upper 5% income group bracket in USA. That’s a big reward you get for all pains and hardships associated with being a dentist.

l) Above all, US unlike UK, has a stable work permit, read H1B, plans followed by
Green Card, and then US citizenship.

B) The second option is for MDS level dentists or BDS having good amount of work experience and research publications who want to do PG in US.

a) If you want to be a practicing dentist in USA, DDS is the only option.

b) But, in case u don’t want to do DDS and straightaway wants admission in MSD or MS in Dentistry in fields like General Dentistry, Pedodontics, Periodontics; Operative Dentistry; Endodontics; Dental Public Health (Preventive Dentistry) ; Orthodontics; admissions are highly competitive , but possible.

c) Foreign dental graduates are not eligible for MSD in Oral Surgery.

d) Orthodontics is again very tough to get into.

e) Majority of PG degree courses have NBDE Part 1 and Part 2 as admission criteria. These courses are equivalent to MDS in India (you can check DCI website) .

f) Most of these programs are two to three years on duration and need very strong academic and professional documentation.

g) Expenses are less as compared to DDS; range is from $ 20,000 to $ 70,000 per annum.

h) Jobs after completing your PG are in dental schools as faculty/research. But believe me, pay scales are even better than DDS…yes, its in excess of $1,50,000 and above.

C) The other option for DENTISTS and DOCTORS is to do Masters in Public Health (MPH) or Masters in Hospital Administration (MHA) . These courses don’t cost a bomb but again, salary levels are low as compared to dentists/physicians/specialists. But these degree courses does offer a good living in USA…as compared to rich living associated with Dentists/Doctors (as per US Standards) . The main thing needed is GRE and TOEFL and work experience. The fees for a typical two year course ranges from $ 22,000 to $ 45,000.

US DDS/DMD Aspirants Please Go through this......
On getting admission, you apply for F1 (Student visa) . But all this again needs strong documentation. The best part is US Immigration laws permit you to work 20 hrs /week on-campus during fall and spring and 40hrs/week during summer. Effectively, your earnings can take care of your monthly expenditure and also, you can get scholarships also to make your education free of cost, but everything needs to be planned before time and application deadlines are very strictly adhered by universities.

Some Common Questions and their Answers
Question :I have done four years BDS but has not completed internship. Got married and went to USA, what are his options now ? Can he join a DDS or any other pg course ?
Answer: You must complete your internship without it your degree is not complete and technically you are not a graduate.

Question : I am doing dentistry in India, can I write national board in US before completing internship?

Answer: Dental students in USA can write national boards part 1 after their 2nd year but part 2 can only be done after degree. I suggest that it is best that person does complete the degree and do the part 1 as this is a crucial score and a person must score 85 percentile or more for better future.



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