NZDREX study plan

Map every Domain 2 and Domain 7 topic in the official exam blueprint to a one-line note on what you already know versus what you must learn

List the direct restorative materials named in the blueprint (amalgam, composite, glass ionomer, resin-modified glass ionomer, compomer) and write the indications, contraindications, and setting mechanism for each from memory

Explain the enamel and dentine bonding mechanism step by step, including smear layer, etching, primer, and adhesive interactions, without notes

Solve 20 mixed operative and materials multiple-choice questions and write a short justification for every wrong option you rejected

Build a spaced-repetition deck of at least 40 cards covering cavity classification, matrix and wedge use, and material selection

Work through the sequence of caries diagnosis and risk assessment, then state how risk level changes your restorative and preventive plan in three written clinical scenarios

Describe the steps for a Class II composite restoration, including proximal contour, contact creation, and matrix selection, in a numbered procedure list

Compare direct and indirect pulp capping and explain when each is chosen, citing the pulp diagnosis that justifies it

Complete 30 operative questions under timed conditions and review every error against a written reference

Draw and label a pulpal and periapical diagnosis decision tree covering reversible and irreversible pulpitis, asymptomatic and symptomatic apical periodontitis, and pulp necrosis

Outline the access, working length determination, shaping, irrigation, and obturation sequence for a molar root canal treatment from memory

Explain the purpose, concentration, and safety precautions of the irrigants named in your reference material, including tissue toxicity and extrusion risk

Interpret 10 written endodontic case vignettes (symptoms, vitality test results, radiograph description) and commit to a diagnosis and treatment decision for each

List the indications for retreatment versus extraction and replacement in a previously treated tooth

Classify periodontal disease using the current staging and grading framework and apply it to five written patient profiles

Describe the components of a comprehensive periodontal examination, including probing depth, clinical attachment level, bleeding on probing, and radiographic bone assessment

Explain the rationale and expected outcomes of nonsurgical periodontal therapy and list the re-evaluation interval and criteria for referral for surgery

Summarize the evidence linking smoking, diabetes, and plaque control to periodontal outcomes

Answer 25 periodontics questions and record the reasoning behind each answer

Compare tooth-supported, implant-supported, and removable prosthesis options for a single missing posterior tooth and state the deciding factors

List the principles of tooth preparation for a full-coverage crown, including taper, occlusal reduction, margin design, and ferrule, and explain why each matters

Describe the steps and records needed for a complete removable denture, from primary impression to review appointment

Explain occlusal scheme selection and the consequences of an unbalanced occlusion in fixed and removable prostheses

Work through 25 prosthodontics questions and write a one-line rationale for each correct answer

Outline the implant treatment sequence from assessment and planning through surgery, healing, and restoration, naming the records required at each stage

Identify the patient, site, and loading factors that raise implant failure or peri-implant disease risk

Differentiate peri-implant mucositis from peri-implantitis and state the management approach for each

Explain the components and design features of an implant-supported crown or overdenture and how they affect retrievability and cleansability

Answer 20 implant questions and 10 prosthodontics questions, then review all errors

Apply the principles of informed consent, competence, and confidentiality to five written ethical dilemmas and justify each decision

State the current infection control requirements for hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, instrument reprocessing, and sharps handling, and identify common breaches in a written scenario

Explain the regulatory and professional obligations around record keeping and reporting of impaired colleagues or unsafe practice

Review shade selection, color science basics, and the esthetic parameters of smile design, and apply them to three written cases

Complete 25 mixed ethics, infection control, and esthetics questions and record your reasoning

Re-run your baseline question set and compare scores domain by domain against week 1

Re-teach your three weakest domains aloud or in writing, using only a blank page

Complete two full-length timed practice papers under exam conditions and log every error by domain

Consolidate your spaced-repetition deck and retire cards you now answer correctly on first exposure

Write a one-page exam-day plan covering timing per question, flagging strategy, and review routine