EHPLE Dental Medicine study plan
EHPLE Dental Medicine · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Oral and Maxillofacial Anatomy, Histology and Physiology & Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine
Draw and label from memory the branches of the trigeminal nerve and the maxillary artery, then check your diagram against a reference and correct every error
Describe the eruption sequence and root development stages of all permanent teeth, noting the age ranges for each stage
Explain the histology of enamel, dentin, pulp, cementum, and periodontal ligament, including the cell types and extracellular matrix of each tissue
Classify the main odontogenic cysts and tumors by cell of origin and typical location, and state one distinguishing histologic feature for each
Solve 40 mixed anatomy and pathology questions under timed conditions and log every missed item with the underlying fact you lacked
Your checkpoint
A one-page hand-drawn trigeminal and maxillary artery map plus a 30-row table of odontogenic lesions with origin, location, and key histologic feature
Cariology and Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics
Explain the caries process at the tooth level, including the demineralization-remineralization balance and the role of fluoride and saliva
Compare the indications, preparation principles, and failure modes of amalgam, composite, ceramic, and glass ionomer restorations
Describe pulp biology and the pathways of pulpal and periapical disease, linking histologic state to clinical diagnosis
Outline the steps of access, shaping, cleaning, and obturation in root canal treatment and state the rationale for each step
Work through 30 restorative and endodontic clinical vignettes and justify each answer choice in writing
Your checkpoint
A decision flowchart for choosing a restorative material by cavity class and a separate flowchart mapping pulpal diagnosis to endodontic treatment plan
Periodontology & Prosthodontics and Implantology
Describe the pathogenesis of periodontitis, including the biofilm-host interaction and the role of risk factors such as smoking and diabetes
Interpret periodontal charting data (probing depth, bleeding on probing, clinical attachment level, mobility) and assign a stage and grade
Explain the biomechanical principles of fixed and removable prosthodontics, including retention, stability, support, and occlusal load distribution
Compare implant designs, surface treatments, and loading protocols, and state the conditions that favor immediate versus delayed loading
Answer 35 periodontology and prosthodontics questions and write a two-sentence rationale for each correct and incorrect option
Your checkpoint
A staged and graded periodontal case summary written from a set of charting numbers you construct yourself, plus a one-page implant loading decision table
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery & Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Describe the surgical anatomy of the mandible, maxilla, and infratemporal region relevant to extraction, third molar surgery, and implant placement
Explain the indications, technique, and complications of third molar removal and of odontogenic infection management
Classify malocclusion using Angle's system and describe the cephalometric landmarks used in orthodontic diagnosis
Explain the biomechanics of orthodontic tooth movement and the properties of the main appliance systems
Complete a timed 60-question mixed mock covering domains 1 through 8 and analyze errors by domain
Your checkpoint
A written mock exam score report listing per-domain accuracy, the top five error patterns, and a corrective action for each
Pediatric Dentistry & Dental Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
Describe the stages of child development and the behavior-management approaches appropriate to each stage
Explain the indications and techniques of pulp therapy in primary teeth and the rationale for space maintenance
Interpret intraoral and panoramic radiographs, identifying normal landmarks and common pathology
Explain the principles of radiation physics, dose reduction, and image quality control in dental radiology
Answer 30 pediatric and radiology questions, then re-derive the reasoning for every item you missed
Your checkpoint
An annotated list of 20 radiographic findings (normal landmarks and pathology) written from memory with a one-line explanation of each
Pharmacology, Anesthesia and Emergency Medicine & Professional Ethics, Legislation and Practice Management
Describe the pharmacology, dosing, and interactions of local anesthetics, analgesics, antibiotics, and common emergency drugs used in dentistry
Explain the management of medical emergencies in the dental chair, including syncope, anaphylaxis, and local anesthetic overdose
State the core principles of informed consent, confidentiality, and record keeping in dental practice
Explain the legal and ethical obligations that apply when a patient lacks capacity or refuses treatment
Answer 25 pharmacology, anesthesia, ethics, and jurisprudence questions and note the regulatory or pharmacologic basis for each answer
Your checkpoint
A one-page emergency drug and dosing card plus a written summary of the consent and capacity rules you must apply in practice
Oral and Maxillofacial Anatomy, Histology and Physiology & Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine & Cariology and Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics & Periodontology & Prosthodontics and Implantology & Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery & Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Revisit every error logged in weeks 1 through 6 and rewrite the corrected fact in your own words
Complete a full timed mock exam under exam conditions and score it by domain
Identify the three weakest domains and review their core concepts in depth
Build a rapid-recall sheet of the 50 facts you are most likely to forget
Your checkpoint
A consolidated error log with each item rewritten as a correct statement, plus a domain-by-domain score comparison against the week-4 mock
Oral and Maxillofacial Anatomy, Histology and Physiology & Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine & Cariology and Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics & Periodontology & Prosthodontics and Implantology & Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery & Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics & Pediatric Dentistry & Dental Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging & Pharmacology, Anesthesia and Emergency Medicine & Professional Ethics, Legislation and Practice Management
Complete two additional timed full-length mocks and score both by domain
Review only the items missed in week 7 and week 8 mocks, deleting from your error log anything you now answer correctly twice
Recite the rapid-recall sheet from memory and correct any gaps
Confirm your exam-day logistics, including timing, permitted materials, and rest plan
Your checkpoint
A final one-page readiness sheet showing per-domain accuracy across all mocks with a trend line and the remaining weak spots
Milestones
Week 2: You can explain the caries process and the endodontic treatment sequence without notes and have completed at least 70 timed questions across domains 1 to 4 with logged rationales
Week 4: You have completed a 60-question timed mock covering domains 1 to 8 and produced a per-domain accuracy report with identified error patterns
Week 6: All 12 domains have been studied at least once, and you have an emergency drug card and a written consent and capacity summary
Week 8: You have completed three full-length timed mocks, your per-domain accuracy is stable or improving, and your error log contains only items you have missed twice