INI-CET MDS study plan

Draw and label all permanent and primary teeth from memory, listing chronology of eruption, root morphology and pulp space anatomy for each arch segment

Trace enamel and dentin histology, amelogenesis and dentinogenesis, and correlate each stage with a clinical defect such as amelogenesis imperfecta or dentinogenesis imperfecta

Reproduce the stages of tooth development from dental lamina to root formation and map each stage to a clinical anomaly

State working length concepts, canal morphology variations, and access cavity outlines for every tooth group

Solve 60 recall questions on dental anatomy and pulp anatomy, logging every miss with the underlying fact

Sequence the operative steps of cavity preparation using GV Black principles and explain each principle with a clinical justification

Compare amalgam, composite, glass ionomer and ceramic restorations on composition, bonding mechanism, indications and failure modes

Explain the chemistry of dentin bonding generations, smear layer management and factors reducing bond strength

Describe pulp pathology classifications, pulp testing methods and their reliability, and endodontic diagnosis terminology

Complete 50 endodontics and operative MCQs under timed conditions and re-derive the rationale for each wrong option

Classify odontogenic cysts and tumours by origin and histology, and distinguish them by key microscopic and radiographic features

Describe the pathogenesis, clinical course and histopathology of oral potentially malignant disorders and oral squamous cell carcinoma

Summarize oral microbial ecology, plaque biofilm formation, and the specific organisms implicated in caries, periodontitis and common oral infections

Correlate vesiculobullous, ulcerative and white/red lesions with their definitive diagnostic test

Build a differential table of 25 oral lesions organized by appearance, site and age group

Interpret intraoral and panoramic radiographs systematically, listing the radiographic features of the 15 most commonly tested lesions

Apply the principles of radiation physics, dosimetry, ALARA and radiation protection in dental imaging

Explain the diagnostic workup of a patient with oral ulceration, facial pain or a neck swelling, including the sequence of investigations

Describe the clinical and radiographic features of temporomandibular disorders, salivary gland disease and maxillary sinus pathology

Complete 60 mixed oral medicine, radiology and pathology MCQs and classify each error as knowledge gap, misread or guess

Explain the 2017 periodontal classification, gingival indices, probing protocols and the interpretation of each periodontal parameter

Describe nonsurgical and surgical periodontal therapy, regeneration, grafting materials and the rationale for each procedure

Outline implant osseointegration, loading protocols, implant surface types and causes of implant failure

Sequence the surgical management of impacted third molars, odontogenic infections, cysts and maxillofacial trauma, including appropriate imaging and antibiotic choices

Compare local anaesthetic agents, vasoconstrictors, maximum doses and management of local anaesthetic complications

Describe the components, indications and fabrication sequence of complete dentures, removable partial dentures and fixed partial dentures

Explain occlusal concepts, vertical dimension, facebow and articulator use, and the consequences of each error in occlusion

Classify malocclusion using Angle's system and cephalometric landmarks, and interpret common cephalometric values

Compare removable and fixed appliance systems, anchorage types and the biomechanics of tooth movement

State retention, support and stability principles and identify the cause when each is deficient

Plan behaviour management for the anxious or uncooperative child and select the appropriate technique for each age band

Describe pulp therapy and restorative options in primary teeth, and space maintenance after premature loss

Summarize caries risk assessment tools, fluoride modalities, pit and fissure sealants and their evidence base

Compute and interpret epidemiological measures including prevalence, incidence, DMFT/dmft, odds ratio and attributable risk

Outline national oral health programmes, water fluoridation policy and the design of a community screening programme

Review high-yield general medicine and surgery topics: diabetes, hypertension, bleeding disorders, anticoagulants, infective endocarditis prophylaxis and medical emergencies in the dental chair

Revise basic sciences including head and neck anatomy, cranial nerves, embryology, pharmacology of common dental drugs and applied physiology

Re-attempt every previously missed question across all domains and confirm that each error is resolved

Sit two full-length timed mock examinations under exam conditions and analyse section-wise accuracy

Consolidate one-page summary sheets per domain for rapid final revision