Stomatology Technology Qualification (China) study plan

List the macroscopic and microscopic structures of enamel, dentin, pulp, cementum, and alveolar bone, and state the composition and function of each in one sentence

Trace the eruption sequence and timing of primary and permanent teeth and explain the clinical consequences of premature loss

Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and adverse effects of local anesthetics, antibiotics, and anticoagulants relevant to dental treatment

Describe the main oral microbial flora and the pathogenesis of caries and periodontal disease at the level of biofilm and host response

Classify oral pathology lesions by origin (developmental, inflammatory, cystic, neoplastic) and match each category to its typical location and radiographic appearance

Explain the systemic physiology of bone remodeling, calcium homeostasis, and wound healing as it applies to extraction sockets and implant sites

Define the mechanical, physical, and chemical properties tested in dental materials (compressive and tensile strength, elastic modulus, hardness, thermal expansion, setting shrinkage) and state the units and test method for each

Describe the composition and setting reaction of zinc phosphate, zinc polycarboxylate, glass ionomer, and resin-modified glass ionomer cements

Compare amalgam, casting alloys, and noble alloys by composition, corrosion behavior, and biocompatibility

Explain the chemistry and manipulation variables of alginate, addition silicone, polyether, and polysulfide impression materials, including dimensional stability and pour timing

Describe the polymerization of PMMA and composite resins, including the role of initiators, inhibitors, and filler loading, and the causes of polymerization shrinkage

Explain the sintering and crystallization behavior of dental zirconia and lithium disilicate and how it affects strength and translucency

Describe the lost-wax casting process for base metal and noble alloys, including sprue design, burnout, casting defects, and their causes

Identify the tests used to evaluate biocompatibility (cytotoxicity, sensitization, mucosal irritation) and explain what each test can and cannot show

Design a single crown and a three-unit fixed partial denture, stating margin placement, connector size, occlusal clearance, and path of insertion for each

Describe the steps of wax pattern fabrication, including marginal waxing, contouring, and sprue attachment, and list the causes of a distorted pattern

Explain the design rules for metal-ceramic restorations (framework thickness, porcelain support, metal-ceramic bond) and for all-ceramic crowns (core thickness, cementation)

Outline the digital workflow from intraoral scan to milled or printed restoration, including design parameters and fit evaluation

Describe soldering, laser welding, and finishing and polishing procedures and the errors that cause marginal misfit or porcelain fracture

Design a complete denture, stating the extensions of the denture base, the position of the posterior palatal seal, and the rationale for each border

Explain record base and occlusion rim fabrication and the steps of maxillomandibular relation recording, including vertical dimension and centric relation

Describe articulator types and the use of facebow transfer, eccentric records, and balanced occlusion in denture setup

Outline the flasking, packing, curing, and deflasking sequence for heat-cured acrylic and list the causes of processing errors such as porosity and distortion

Describe the procedures and indications for denture repair, reline, and rebase, and the design principles of removable partial denture frameworks including rests, clasps, and major connectors

Describe the fabrication of removable and fixed orthodontic appliances, including active plates, expansion screws, and retainers, and state the wire and acrylic specifications for each

Explain space maintainer types and selection according to the missing tooth and eruption status, and describe band and loop fabrication

Perform model analysis for orthodontics, including arch length discrepancy, Bolton analysis, and mixed dentition space analysis, and interpret the results

Describe the design and fabrication of an obturator for a maxillary defect, including retention, support, and the bulb design

Explain implant framework fabrication, impression techniques at the implant level, and the attachment systems used for implant overdentures

Classify instruments and items by Spaulding classification and state the required disinfection or sterilization level for each category

Describe the steps of cleaning, packaging, autoclave loading, cycle monitoring, and record keeping, and explain the purpose of biological, chemical, and mechanical indicators

Explain the handling of impressions and prostheses received from clinical areas, including the disinfection protocol and the risk of cross-contamination in the laboratory

List occupational hazards in the dental laboratory (dust, silica, metal fumes, noise, ergonomic load) and the control measure for each

Outline a quality assurance program including equipment maintenance schedules, calibration, and documentation

Re-test every weak area identified in weeks 1 to 7 and record the corrected facts in a single error log

Complete a timed mock examination covering all seven domains and review every incorrect answer to its underlying principle

Recite the key numeric values likely to be tested, including setting times, sintering temperatures, connector dimensions, and sterilization parameters

Summarize each domain in a single page of notes that can be reviewed in the final days before the exam