Cambodia Dentistry Exit Exam study plan

Map the endodontic diagnostic sequence from pulp sensibility testing through working length determination, writing a one-page decision tree for irreversible pulpitis versus necrotic pulp

Draw and label the root canal morphology of all permanent teeth from memory, noting the percentage of second mesiobuccal canals in maxillary molars

List the histopathologic criteria that separate reversible from irreversible pulpal disease and apply them to five written case vignettes

Recite the indications, contraindications, and step-by-step protocol for single-visit versus multi-visit root canal treatment

Compare rotary nickel-titanium file systems by taper, alloy heat treatment, and fracture risk, summarizing each in a comparison table

Explain the chemistry and clinical use of sodium hypochlorite, EDTA, and chlorhexidine irrigants, including the precipitate formed when hypochlorite meets chlorhexidine

Diagnose the four main radiographic periapical patterns (widened PDL, periapical radiolucency, condensing osteitis, root resorption) from written descriptions

Outline access cavity designs for anterior, premolar, and molar teeth and state the common cause of missed canals in each group

Trace the course and branches of the inferior alveolar, lingual, and buccal nerves and predict the sensory deficit from a lesion at three named points along the inferior alveolar canal

Describe the fascial spaces of the head and neck and rank the danger space infections by airway risk

List the armamentarium and sequential steps for a closed extraction of a mandibular third molar, including the physics of the elevator and forceps

State the indications for and complications of surgical removal of impacted third molars, with the nerve injury risk figures you can defend

Explain the anatomy of the maxillary sinus and the mechanism and management of an oroantral communication

Describe the classification, clinical features, and treatment of odontogenic cysts and tumours of the jaws

Outline the management of mandibular and midface fractures, including the principles of maxillomandibular fixation and rigid internal fixation

Recite the anatomy of the temporomandibular joint and the clinical differentiation of disc displacement with and without reduction

Compare fixed and removable prosthodontic treatment options by indication, abutment requirements, and expected longevity

Describe the principles of tooth preparation for full-coverage crowns, including taper, occlusal reduction, and margin design

Explain the design features of a removable partial denture framework, including rests, clasps, and major connectors, and the biomechanical reason for each

Summarize complete denture impression techniques and the factors that determine the vertical dimension of occlusion

Classify periodontal disease using the current staging and grading system and apply it to six written case scenarios

List the local and systemic risk factors for periodontitis and explain the role of smoking and diabetes in disease progression

Describe the pharmacology, dosing, and adverse effects of local anaesthetic agents used in dentistry, including maximum safe doses of lidocaine and articaine with epinephrine

Outline infection control standards for dental practice, including hand hygiene, sterilization monitoring, and sharps handling

Explain the classification and treatment timing of Class II and Class III malocclusions and the indications for early intervention

Describe the eruption timeline of primary and permanent teeth and the management of common paediatric dental emergencies, including avulsion and intrusion

Interpret the basic epidemiological measures used in dental public health: prevalence, incidence, DMFT, and the adjusted caries increment

Outline the principles of community water fluoridation, fluoride varnish programmes, and school-based sealant programmes, including the evidence for caries reduction

Integrate history, examination, and investigations into a written treatment plan for ten mixed-discipline case vignettes

State the recognition and first-line management of dental emergencies: anaphylaxis, syncope, hypoglycaemia, and airway obstruction

Differentiate the oral manifestations of common systemic disease, including oral candidiasis, lichen planus, and leukoplakia, and state when to refer for biopsy

Complete a full timed mock examination under exam conditions and review every error by domain