Iran Dental Specialty Board - Pediatric Dentistry study plan

Draw a timeline of dental development from initiation through eruption, marking the embryonic stage, mineralization onset, and eruption windows for each tooth type

Compare chronological age, dental age, and skeletal age and explain when each is the more reliable maturity indicator

Classify craniofacial growth theories (remodeling, displacement, functional matrix) and match each to a clinical implication in pediatric care

Differentiate the major categories of dental anomalies (number, size, shape, structure, eruption) and link each category to its developmental timing window

Explain inheritance patterns for the common conditions in this domain (amelogenesis imperfecta, dentinogenesis imperfecta, ectodermal dysplasia) and state the pediatric management priority for each

Build a caries risk assessment template that scores diet, fluoride exposure, plaque, saliva, medical history, and previous caries experience, then apply it to five written case vignettes

Justify fluoride modality choices (toothpaste concentration, varnish, silver diamine fluoride) by patient age and caries risk level

Select restorative material for each of six written scenarios by weighing longevity, moisture control, esthetics, and cost

Explain the evidence for and against early non-cavitated lesion management strategies, including infiltration and sealants

Summarize the properties that drive clinical behavior of glass ionomer, resin-modified glass ionomer, compomer, and composite in primary teeth

Distinguish reversible from irreversible pulpitis and from pulpal necrosis using history, vitality, percussion, and radiographic findings in primary teeth

Sequence the steps of pulpotomy, pulpectomy, and indirect pulp treatment and state the indication, contraindication, and expected outcome for each

Explain apexogenesis versus apexification and identify which immature permanent tooth presentations require each

Classify traumatic dental injuries using the standard clinical categories and match each injury type to its immediate and follow-up management

Construct a follow-up schedule after luxation and avulsion injuries, including splint duration and pulp monitoring intervals

State the emergency management of an avulsed permanent tooth, including handling, replantation timing, and splinting

Compare behavior guidance techniques by age indication, evidence base, and consent requirement, and select a technique for each of four written child profiles

Explain child cognitive and psychosocial development stages and translate each stage into communication strategies for the dental setting

Describe the pre-sedation assessment elements, fasting requirements, monitoring standards, and discharge criteria for pediatric sedation

Calculate pediatric drug doses by weight for the emergency drugs used in dental settings and state the indication for each

Outline the recognition and stepwise management of common in-office emergencies, including local anesthetic toxicity, allergic reaction, and syncope

Differentiate the common oral mucosal and soft tissue lesions of childhood by clinical appearance, typical age, and need for biopsy

Distinguish odontogenic cysts and tumors of childhood and state which require referral and imaging

Describe the oral manifestations and dental management modifications for children with congenital heart disease, bleeding disorders, and immunosuppression

Adapt behavior guidance, appointment scheduling, and prevention plans for children with autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, and intellectual disability

Explain the rationale and timing of dental care under general anesthesia for children with special health care needs

Identify the indications and timing for interceptive measures in the mixed dentition, including space maintenance, space regaining, and habit correction

Select the appropriate space maintainer type for each of four written tooth-loss scenarios and justify the choice

Interpret mixed dentition arch length and space analysis from written measurements and decide whether referral is warranted

Explain the growth-based rationale for early versus late treatment of Class II and Class III skeletal patterns

Answer timed mixed-domain question sets and log every incorrect item by domain and error type (knowledge gap, misread, reasoning error)

Re-teach the three weakest domains from the error log using primary references and write a short summary for each

Rehearse written case-based answers under time pressure to build stamina for the exam format

Re-test the highest-weight domains using the week 7 error log and confirm that repeat errors have dropped

Recite key numbers from memory: eruption and exfoliation ages, fluoride concentrations, sedation fasting intervals, splint durations, and emergency doses

Complete two full-length timed mock exams and compare domain-level accuracy between them

Consolidate the weakest three topics into a single final review sheet for the last 48 hours