Iran Dental Specialty Board - Periodontics exam-day guide
Iran Dental Specialty Board - Periodontics · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
National photo ID (birth certificate card / national ID)
Bring the original Iranian national ID card (or birth certificate for younger candidates) plus a second photo ID if you have one. Confirm with the provider which exact document is accepted and whether a photocopy is allowed.
Admission card / exam entry permit
Print the entry permit issued by the examining body (typically through the official registration portal) and keep a digital copy on your phone. Verify the venue address and reporting time printed on it, since these can differ from earlier announcements.
Registration confirmation and receipt
Carry proof of completed registration and fee payment in case of a discrepancy at the desk.
Permitted stationery
Bring several black or blue ballpoint pens and a pencil with eraser. If the paper uses optical answer sheets, confirm whether only pencils are allowed for marking; do not assume.
No electronic devices in the hall
Leave smartphones, smartwatches, and earbuds with your belongings or outside as instructed. Even a powered-off phone found on you can be treated as a violation.
Simple, layered clothing and comfortable shoes
Exam halls are often cold and sessions are long. Avoid clothing with large metal components that may slow security screening.
Water and a light snack for breaks
Bring a clear bottle and a small snack only if the provider permits food in the hall or during designated breaks; confirm the policy.
Personal medication and glasses
Bring any prescription medication you may need and spare glasses. Declare medication to invigilators if required.
Know the venue route and arrival buffer
Do a route check the day before and plan to arrive well before the reporting time, allowing for traffic and security lines. Confirm the exact building and gate.
Review high-yield periodontics only
In the last days, review classification of periodontal diseases, periodontal anatomy, instrument technique, flap designs, suturing, grafting principles, and local anesthesia rather than starting new topics.
Plan answer-sheet mechanics
Decide in advance how you will track question numbers on the answer sheet, how often you will transfer answers, and how you will mark uncertain items for a second pass.
Rest and hydration plan
Protect sleep in the final two nights and avoid heavy caffeine on exam morning if you are sensitive to it.
Plan the day
Stop expanding your syllabus. Rework your own condensed notes on periodontal disease classification, gingival and periodontal anatomy, probing and charting, nonsurgical therapy, surgical principles, regeneration and grafting, mucogingival surgery, implants and peri-implant disease, occlusion and trauma, and systemic interactions. Do one timed mixed set of questions and review only your errors.
Confirm logistics: venue address, reporting time, ID requirements, permitted items, and break policy with the provider. Prepare the documents and stationery physically in one bag. Check travel time and any transport disruptions.
Light review only: classifications, key numeric thresholds, drug dosages relevant to periodontal practice, and instrument/technique lists. Pack the bag, lay out clothing, charge nothing electronic that you will not carry, set two alarms, and sleep at your normal time. Do not attempt a full mock exam.
Eat a normal breakfast, arrive early, keep conversation about content minimal to avoid last-minute anxiety, and follow screening instructions. Use the restroom before entering the hall. Once seated, read the cover instructions carefully, including whether there is negative marking and how many options each item has.
Write your identifying details exactly as instructed, scan the paper for length and section structure, and set a rough per-question time budget. Start with questions you can answer confidently, flagging uncertain ones rather than stalling.
Work in passes: first pass answer everything you know, second pass return to flagged items, final pass verify that answer-sheet entries match question numbers and that no item is left blank unless negative marking makes guessing risky. Watch the clock at the halfway point and adjust pace.
Stop new reasoning, verify alignment of answers, confirm your name and ID fields, and submit or hand in materials exactly as directed.
Rules to check
Carry the exact identity document named by the examining body; a mismatch between the name on your ID and your registration record can block entry. If you are unsure which document qualifies, confirm with the provider before exam day.
Arrive before the reporting time. Late entry is commonly restricted after the paper has started, but the exact cutoff is set by the provider, so confirm it rather than assuming.
Do not bring phones, smartwatches, or any communication or recording device into the hall. Possession, even switched off, is typically treated as a violation and can lead to invalidation.
Follow invigilator instructions on seating, materials, and permitted items. Do not borrow stationery from other candidates or pass anything between desks.
Breaks and restroom visits are usually limited and escorted; confirm the provider's policy on leaving the hall during the session and plan fluid intake accordingly.
Do not attempt to remove question papers, answer sheets, or notes from the hall unless explicitly permitted; reproduction of exam content is prohibited.
Scoring and negative-marking rules vary by paper format. Read the cover instructions and confirm with the provider whether unanswered or wrong answers carry a penalty before deciding to guess.
If you believe a question is defective or an incident occurs, report it to the invigilator at the time and follow the provider's formal complaint procedure afterward.