Jordan Dental Exam case studies
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The Jordan Dental Licensing Examination is the credentialing pathway through which dentists trained in Jordan or abroad demonstrate the knowledge and clinical judgement required to practise dentistry under the oversight of the Jordanian Medical Council and the Ministry of Health. It is intended for dental graduates seeking first-time licensure, for practitioners returning to active practice, and for internationally trained dentists whose qualifications must be recognised before registration. The Jordan Dental Exam case studies are 5 cases and about 2,940 words.
1Persistent Pain in a Cracked Mandibular Molar
A 39-year-old woman attends with a 3-month history of sharp pain in the lower left first molar (tooth 36) when chewing. The pain lasts 10–15 seconds after cold drinks and is never spontaneous.
595 words, about 3 min2Mandibular Overdenture Strategy in a Patient on Long-Term Bisphosphonate
A 74-year-old woman attends for replacement of her 12-year-old complete dentures. The maxilla is edentulous; the mandible retains only the two canines (33 and 43).
633 words, about 3 min3Non-Healing Tongue Ulcer in a Patient Taking Methotrexate
A 61-year-old woman is referred with a 6-week history of a painful ulcer on the left lateral border of the tongue. It measures 1.5 cm, has rolled margins, and is indurated; a 1.5-cm fixed submandibular lymph node is palpable.
577 words, about 3 min4Generalized Periodontitis with Poor Glycemic Control and Smoking
A 46-year-old man attends with generalized gum bleeding, bad breath, and increasing mobility of the upper front teeth. He smokes 20 cigarettes daily and has type 2 diabetes treated with metformin; his latest HbA1c is 9.2%.
563 words, about 3 min5Odontogenic Submandibular Infection with Trismus
A 52-year-old man presents with a 4-day history of right submandibular swelling, fever, and pain. He has a carious right mandibular first molar (46) with a 6-mm probing depth and percussion tenderness.
572 words, about 3 min