Search for "NUS Dentistry", "Oral Biology", or "Dental Anatomy". You will often find pre-made flashcard decks created by past NUS students.

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The NUS Faculty of Dentistry is notorious for testing niche areas of the syllabus to ensure students are completely safe to practice on real patients. Ensure your notes cover the entire syllabus, not just the "popular" topics.

Mixing ratios and setting times for specific dental cements and impression materials. The chronological steps of a surgical extraction. Differential Diagnosis Tables

Final year notes focus on "General Practice Management" to prepare you for the private sector and clinical practice. 2. Primary Sources for Study Materials

Prospective Students - Undergraduate - NUS Faculty of Dentistry

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While creating your own notes is the best way to process information, leveraging the collective wisdom of senior cohorts is a smart shortcut.

The NUS BDS curriculum is divided into two distinct phases. Your study materials will shift significantly in focus between these stages.

Diagnosis: Irreversible Pulpitis with Acute Apical Periodontitis →right arrow

A: Spaced repetition (using flashcards) and active recall are highly effective. Using study systems like Anki and Notion for organizing notes is also widely recommended by students.

Stations where you interact with standardized patients or mannequins to demonstrate clinical skills (e.g., taking a dental history, explaining an implant procedure, or placing a rubber dam). Your notes for OSCEs should resemble a script, focusing on communication markers, empathy, and professional ethics.

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