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Integrated National Board Dental Examination

Provider
Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE); administered at Prometric test centers
Format
Computer-based multiple-choice examination administered over two days; each item has at least three but not more than five response options, only one of which is the correct or best option
Exam questions
500 items: Sections 1-3 of 100 standalone items each, Section 4 of 60 case-based items, Sections 5 and 6 of 70 case-based items each
Time limit
12 hours 30 minutes total administration time over two days, including the optional tutorial, scheduled breaks, and post-examination survey
Passing score
Scale score of 75 (scale scores range from 49 to 99); results reported as pass or fail
Exam fee
$890 examination fee (purchased individually)
Examination outline
  • Diagnosis and Treatment Planning — includes all aspects of diagnosis, assessment, interpretation of laboratory results, physical evaluation of structure, appearance and function, as well as background, characteristics, circumstances, underlying conditions and psychological, social or behavioral influences to derive an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan, as well as identify reasonable and safe treatment alternatives for any patient (Clinical Content areas 1-15) (36%)
    • CC 1. Interpret patient information and medical data to assess and manage patients.
    • CC 2. Identify the chief complaint and understand the contributing factors.
    • CC 3. Perform head and neck and intraoral examinations, interpreting and evaluating the clinical findings.
    • CC 4. Use clinical and epidemiological data to diagnose and establish a prognosis for dental abnormalities and pathology.
    • CC 5. Recognize the normal range of clinical findings and distinguish significant deviations that require monitoring, treatment, or management.
    • CC 6. Predict the most likely diagnostic result given available patient information.
    • CC 7. Interpret diagnostic results to inform understanding of the patient’s condition.
    • CC 8. Recognize the manifestations of systemic disease and how the disease and its management may affect the delivery of dental care.
    • CC 9. Recognize the interrelationship between oral health and systemic disease, and implement strategies for improving overall health.
    • CC 10. Select the diagnostic tools most likely to establish or confirm the diagnosis.
    • CC 11. Collect information from diverse sources (patient, guardian, patient records, allied staff, and other healthcare professionals) to make informed decisions.
    • CC 12. Formulate a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan for patient management.
    • CC 13. Discuss etiologies, treatment alternatives, and prognoses with patients so they are educated and can make informed decisions concerning the management of their care.
    • CC 14. Understand how patient attributes (e.g., sex, age, race, ethnicity, and special needs), social background and values influence the provision of oral health care at all stages of life.
    • CC 15. Interact and communicate with patients using psychological, social, and behavioral principles.
  • Oral Health Management — includes all aspects of patient care delivery, including provision and modification of treatment, handling of complications, intervention outcomes assessment, and all developments that arise in the course of managing a patient’s oral health care (Clinical Content areas 16-38) (42%)
    • CC 16. Prevent, recognize, and manage medical emergencies (e.g., cardiac arrest).
    • CC 17. Prevent, recognize, and manage dental emergencies.
    • CC 18. Recognize and manage acute pain, hemorrhage, trauma, and infection of the orofacial complex.
    • CC 19. Prevent, diagnose, and manage pain during treatment.
    • CC 20. Prevent, diagnose, and manage pulpal and periradicular diseases.
    • CC 21. Prevent, diagnose, and manage caries.
    • CC 22. Prevent, diagnose, and manage periodontal diseases.
    • CC 23. Prevent, diagnose, and manage oral mucosal and osseous diseases.
    • CC 24. Recognize, manage, and report patient abuse and neglect.
    • CC 25. Recognize and manage substance abuse.
    • CC 26. Select and administer or prescribe pharmacological agents in the treatment of dental patients.
    • CC 27. Anticipate, prevent, and manage complications arising from the use of therapeutic and pharmacological agents in patient care.
    • CC 28. Diagnose endodontic conditions and perform endodontic procedures.
    • CC 29. Diagnose and manage the restorative needs of edentulous and partially edentulous patients.
    • CC 30. Restore tooth function, structure, and esthetics by replacing missing and defective tooth structure, while promoting soft and hard tissue health.
    • CC 31. Perform prosthetic restorations (fixed or removable) and implant procedures for edentulous and partially edentulous patients.
    • CC 32. Diagnose and manage oral surgical treatment needs.
    • CC 33. Perform oral surgical procedures.
    • CC 34. Prevent, diagnose, and manage developmental or acquired occlusal problems.
    • CC 35. Prevent, diagnose, and manage temporomandibular disorders.
    • CC 36. Diagnose and manage patients requiring modification of oral tissues to optimize form, function and esthetics.
    • CC 37. Evaluate outcomes of comprehensive dental care.
    • CC 38. Manage the oral esthetic needs of patients.
  • Practice and Profession — includes the understanding, implementation and monitoring of effective systems, procedures, and policies that support professional practice integrity, quality control and self or organizational performance assessment, as well as systems, procedures, and policies that enable skillful integration of new knowledge, products and technology, and that minimize risk and enhance the quality of care provided or improve community oral health (Clinical Content areas 39-56) (22%)
    • CC 39. Evaluate and integrate emerging trends in health care.
    • CC 40. Evaluate social and economic trends and adapt to accommodate their impact on oral health care.
    • CC 41. Evaluate scientific literature and integrate new knowledge and best research outcomes with patient values and other sources of information to make decisions about treatment.
    • CC 42. Practice within the general dentist’s scope of competence and consult with or refer to professional colleagues when indicated.
    • CC 43. Evaluate and utilize available and emerging resources (e.g., laboratory and clinical resources, information technology) to facilitate patient care, practice management, and professional development.
    • CC 44. Conduct practice activities in a manner that manages risk and is consistent with jurisprudence and ethical requirements in dentistry and healthcare.
    • CC 45. Recognize and respond to situations involving ethical and jurisprudence considerations.
    • CC 46. Maintain patient records in accordance with jurisprudence and ethical requirements.
    • CC 47. Conduct practice related business activities and financial operations in accordance with sound business practices and jurisprudence (e.g., OSHA and HIPAA).
    • CC 48. Develop a catastrophe preparedness plan for the dental practice.
    • CC 49. Manage, coordinate, and supervise the activity of allied dental health personnel.
    • CC 50. Assess one's personal level of skills and knowledge relative to dental practice.
    • CC 51. Adhere to standard precautions for infection control for all clinical procedures.
    • CC 52. Use prevention, intervention, and patient education strategies to maximize oral health.
    • CC 53. Collaborate with dental team members and other health care professionals to promote health and manage disease in communities.
    • CC 54. Evaluate and implement systems of oral health care management and delivery that will address the needs of patient populations served.
    • CC 55. Apply quality assurance, assessment, and improvement concepts to improve outcomes.
    • CC 56. Communicate case design to laboratory technicians and evaluate the resultant restoration or prosthesis.
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