Iran Dental Specialty Board - Pediatric Dentistry exam-day guide
Iran Dental Specialty Board - Pediatric Dentistry · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Primary ID document
Bring the original national ID card (or the exact document type your admission card names). Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a photocopy is ever allowed; do not assume a driver's license or student card works.
Admission card / exam entry permit
Print or download the entry permit from the registration system once it is released. Check that your name, national ID number, specialty (Pediatric Dentistry), and exam center match your documents. Report any mismatch to the provider before exam day.
Exam center address and route plan
Look up the exact building and gate named on your permit, not just the city. Do a route rehearsal or map check the day before and add a 30–45 minute buffer for traffic and security screening.
Permitted stationery
Bring only what the permit lists (typically several black or blue pens and a pencil). Confirm with the provider whether pencils, erasers, sharpeners, or highlighters are permitted, since some centers supply all materials.
Prohibited-device plan
Phones, smart watches, and any electronic device are almost always banned inside the hall. Plan where you will leave them (car, companion, or center storage) before you enter; confirm with the provider whether storage is available.
Personal medication and needs
If you take regular medication, carry it in original packaging and confirm with the provider in advance how to declare it. Water and food rules vary by center, so verify before relying on either.
Simple watch (no smart features)
A basic analog or digital watch helps you pace sections if the hall clock is not visible. Confirm with the provider that non-smart watches are allowed, since some centers ban all timepieces.
Rest and nutrition the night before
Sleep at your normal time, avoid last-minute cramming of new material, and eat a normal breakfast. Do not try new caffeine doses or energy drinks on exam morning.
Content-review plan, not new topics
In the final days, review your own condensed notes on high-yield pediatric topics (behavior guidance, pulp therapy, trauma, space maintenance, caries risk, growth and development) rather than starting unfamiliar references.
Logistics for travel and accommodation
If traveling, book accommodation near the center and confirm check-in times. Keep a printed copy of your booking and permit in case your phone is unavailable.
Emergency contacts and backup plan
Save the provider's contact number and a local contact. Know what to do if transport fails or you fall ill; confirm with the provider the policy on late arrival and illness before exam day.
Mental rehearsal of the format
Confirm with the provider the number of questions, time limit, and whether the exam is paper-based or computer-based, then rehearse that rhythm once so the first minutes of the real exam feel familiar.
Plan the day
Re-read the admission card and center instructions line by line, note every prohibited item, and confirm any unclear rule with the provider by phone or official channel. Check your ID's validity and that the name spelling matches the registration.
Do a final content pass using only your own summary sheets: behavior guidance and informed consent, local anesthesia dosing in children, pulp therapy indications, dental trauma protocols, space maintenance and eruption timing, caries-risk assessment and prevention, and management of medically compromised children. Stop adding new references.
Rehearse the route to the center at the same time of day as the exam, confirm parking or public transport, and settle accommodation if needed. Prepare stationery and clothing in one bag so nothing is decided on the morning.
Pack the bag: ID, printed permit, permitted stationery, watch if allowed, medication with declaration, and a printed copy of the center address. Place the bag by the door.
Do a light review of your highest-yield lists only, then stop. Eat a normal dinner, avoid alcohol and heavy caffeine, set two alarms, and go to bed at your usual time.
Eat a normal breakfast, leave earlier than your route rehearsal suggested, and arrive with enough margin for security checks. Leave phones and smart devices behind or with a companion before entering the building.
At the center, locate the restroom and the hall early, keep conversation with other candidates light, and avoid last-minute group debates about disputed answers, which only raises anxiety.
Read the instructions and check the question count and time limit before starting. Do a first pass answering questions you know, flag uncertain ones, and return to them; do not let one hard item consume a disproportionate share of the time.
For clinical vignettes, identify the child's age and dental stage first, then the chief complaint, then the most appropriate management. Watch for questions asking for the next step versus the definitive treatment.
Reserve the final minutes to transfer or verify answers, confirm no flagged items are left blank, and check that your name and ID on the answer sheet or computer login are correct.
Note anything unusual (timing problems, ambiguous instructions, equipment issues) and report it to the provider through the official channel if it affected your performance; keep your permit and receipts until results are released.
Rules to check
Bring the original ID document named on your admission card and keep it on the desk if instructed; confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and what to do if your ID is lost or expired.
Arrive before the stated reporting time. Centers commonly close the doors after a set cutoff, but the exact late-arrival policy varies, so confirm with the provider rather than assuming you will be admitted.
Do not bring phones, smart watches, or other electronic devices into the hall. If you must carry a phone for travel, confirm with the provider where it can be stored and expect it to be switched off and surrendered.
Follow the invigilator's instructions on seating, answer-sheet coding, and question-booklet handling. Ask the invigilator, not another candidate, if an instruction is unclear.
Breaks are usually not permitted during a timed sitting, and leaving the hall may require an escort. Confirm with the provider in advance whether any break or medical accommodation is available and how to request it.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the exam, and do not copy, photograph, or remove exam material. Suspected misconduct is typically handled under the provider's disciplinary rules.
Scoring and pass marks are set by the provider and may combine a minimum total score with section or minimum-competency requirements. Confirm the exact scoring and pass rule with the provider rather than relying on rumor.
If you fall ill or face an emergency, notify the invigilator immediately and follow the provider's documented procedure; confirm in advance what documentation would be needed for any special consideration.