NHRA Dentist Exam case studies
NHRA Dentist Exam · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The NHRA Dentist Exam is the licensure assessment administered under Bahrain's National Health Regulatory Authority for dentists seeking professional registration to practise in the Kingdom. It is intended for graduates of dental programmes, whether trained in Bahrain or abroad, who need to demonstrate that their clinical knowledge meets the standard expected for independent practice. The NHRA Dentist Exam case studies are 5 cases and about 2,018 words.
1Persistent Oral Ulceration in a Patient on Methotrexate
A 58-year-old woman attends with a 5-week history of a painful ulcer on the left lateral tongue. She has rheumatoid arthritis managed with methotrexate 20 mg weekly and folic acid 5 mg on non-methotrexate days.
439 words, about 2 min2Cracked Tooth or Irreversible Pulpitis in a Heavily Restored Molar
A 47-year-old man presents with sharp pain on biting on the upper right first molar for 3 months. The pain lasts seconds after release and is provoked by hard foods.
428 words, about 2 min3Implant-Supported Crown in a Patient with Treated Periodontitis and Bruxism
A 62-year-old woman requests replacement of a missing lower left first molar. She has a history of stage III grade C periodontitis treated 4 years ago, with current plaque scores around 35 percent and bleeding on probing at 25 percent of sites.
391 words, about 2 min4Post-Extraction Bleeding in a Patient on Warfarin and Antiplatelets
A 70-year-old man attends for extraction of a grossly carious lower right second molar with a periapical abscess. He takes warfarin for atrial fibrillation, aspirin 75 mg, and has stable angina.
374 words, about 2 min5A Minor Requesting Treatment Without a Parent Present
A 16-year-old girl attends alone requesting composite veneers on her upper incisors because she dislikes their colour and a small chip. She is accompanied by a 19-year-old friend.
386 words, about 2 min