DBT-BET study plan

Map every permanent tooth by arch, quadrant, and eruption sequence from memory, then self-correct against a reference chart

Sketch and label crown outlines and root numbers for all maxillary and mandibular teeth in a single timed sitting

Define the three tooth-tissue interfaces (enamel, dentin, cementum) and state the composition and thickness of each

List the principal classes of dental materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, composites) with one clinical indication each

Build a personal terminology glossary of 40 morphology and materials terms with one-line definitions

Compare the setting reactions, handling characteristics, and indications of gypsum products, dental amalgam, and resin composites

Explain the manipulation and failure modes of elastomeric impression materials and identify which is suited to which clinical situation

Describe the sequence of tooth preparation for a full-coverage crown and justify each step (reduction, finish line, resistance and retention form)

Distinguish the indications, contraindications, and cementation requirements of metal-ceramic, all-ceramic, and zirconia restorations

Practice 30 mixed materials and crown-preparation questions under timed conditions and log every miss with its cause

Work through the complete crown and bridge workflow from impression through try-in, adjustment, and cementation, stating the purpose of each appointment

Explain pontic design options and the periodontal and hygienic consequences of each

Describe the components, materials, and fabrication steps of a complete denture and a removable partial denture

Compare support, retention, and stability in complete versus partial removable prostheses and identify which factor each design element serves

Draft 20 original recall-style questions on fixed and removable prosthodontics with verified answers

Diagnose the cause of common fixed-prosthesis failures (margin breakdown, decementation, porcelain fracture, occlusal overload) from a described clinical scenario

Explain the principles of occlusion as they apply to crown contour and denture tooth arrangement

Identify the key landmarks and records used in complete denture fabrication, including vertical dimension and centric relation

Review and correct the week 3 question set, rewriting any item that was ambiguous or had more than one defensible answer

Complete a full-length mixed practice set weighted toward domains 1 through 4 and analyze results by domain

Classify malocclusion using Angle's system and describe the skeletal, dental, and functional features of each class

List the types of orthodontic appliances (removable, fixed, aligner) with their indications, limitations, and typical patient-compliance issues

Explain the biological basis of orthodontic tooth movement and the tissue response to sustained force

Trace a complete digital workflow from intraoral scan through design to milled or printed restoration, naming the file format or output at each stage

State the accuracy, resolution, and material limitations of current intraoral scanners and chairside milling units

Apply standard precautions to a described laboratory or clinical scenario and identify every breach

State the correct procedure for handling, transporting, and disinfecting an impression or prosthesis entering and leaving the laboratory

Describe sterilization versus disinfection, name the common agents used in dental settings, and match each to its appropriate use

Summarize the regulatory and ethical obligations of a dental laboratory technician, including prescription requirements, record retention, and scope of practice

Outline the infection-control and safety documentation a laboratory should maintain and explain why each record matters

Re-run the full-length practice set and compare domain scores against the week 4 baseline

Rewrite condensed one-page summaries for the three lowest-scoring domains using only your own notes

Drill 60 rapid-fire recall items on tooth morphology, materials properties, and orthodontic terminology

Explain aloud, without notes, the reasoning behind ten previously missed questions

Identify any remaining knowledge gaps and schedule targeted review for week 8

Complete two timed full-length simulations under exam conditions and record pacing and stamina issues

Review every missed item from both simulations and classify each error as knowledge, misreading, or reasoning failure

Recite the key facts for the highest-weight domains (materials, fixed and removable prosthodontics) from memory in a 30-minute self-quiz

Confirm logistics for exam day, including identification, timing, and permitted materials

Finalize a one-page master review sheet that consolidates the highest-yield facts across all eight domains