📘 ❞ Mosby's Review for the NBDE, Part 1 ❝ كتاب

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Major M. Ash, Jr., DDS, MS
Marcus L. Ward Professor and Research
Scientist, Emeritus
Department of Occlusion
University of Michigan
School of Dentistry
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Kenneth R. Etzel, PhD, MS
Associate Dean
School of Dental Medicine
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Stanley J. Nelson, DDS, MS
Professor and Co-Chair
Department of Clinical Sciences
School of Dental Medicine
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Joseph W. Robertson, DDS
Private Practice
Troy, Michigan
Jean Yang, DMD
Private Practice of Endodontics
Baltimore, Maryland
Dean’s Faculty
Department of Endodontics
University of Maryland Dental School
Baltimore, Maryland
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How to Use This Text
Examinations are a means of strengthening our
intellect. This text is a tool to help prepare students
for taking the National Board Dental Exams
and to point out strengths and weaknesses so they
can better use their study time. This text is not
meant to replace years of professional training or
give away questions so that students may pass
exams if they memorize the answers. Instead, this
book will help direct students to the topic areas
that they may need to review and strengthen
knowledge and exam-taking skills.
Dental schools do well in preparing their students
for practice and for board exams. In addition, for
many colleges there is a good correlation between
students who do well in their dental courses and
those who score well on their board exams.
Therefore to best prepare for board exams, students
should focus on doing well in their courses. It
is also in the best interest of students to focus more
study time for their board exams on the areas in
which they have not scored as well in their dental
coursework. This is good news for students, since
most are aware of their areas of weakness and therefore
have the opportunity to focus more resources
on these areas when studying for boards.
Board Examinations Are Like Marathons
Taking most board exams is similar to running a
marathon; they take both mental and physical
stamina, and one should prepare for them like one
would prepare to partake in a long-endurance
event. If one has never run a mile before, he or she
cannot expect to prepare adequately in only one
week for a 26-mile race. Therefore, preparation in
advance is essential.
Helpful Hints for Preparing to Take Your Board
Examinations
resources on strengthening these areas. Look
back at your grades from the courses that
relate to the exam topics. These will indicate
areas that need more attention. Also, use this
book as a trial run to help point to content
areas that may need more review.
course notes may not be enough. The skill of taking
an exam is more about pulling information
from your brain, not stuffing more information
into it. Therefore, when practicing to take board
exams, practice retrieving information from your
brain by taking practice exams. You can do this
in several ways: study with others by asking
each other questions; test yourself with flashcards
or notes that are partially covered from
view; or answer questions from this text. In each
case, be sure to check your answer to find out
whether you achieved the correct answer.
the same environment in which the test will be
given. In other words, most board exams are
not given in your living room with the TV or
stereo blaring; therefore, do not practice in this
environment. Consider practicing in an environment
like the exam location and using the
exam questions from this text.
before the exam. It is difficult to compete successfully
in a marathon if one is malnourished
or sleep deprived. Set regular bedtimes and
eating schedules so that your routine stays as
familiar and comfortable as possible.
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