PMC Dentistry Licensure study plan

Build a one-page concept map linking cranial nerve branches to the muscles and glands they supply, and self-quiz it twice from memory

Draw and label the brachial plexus and the trigeminal divisions, then state two clinical deficits for each major branch

Summarise the coagulation cascade and wound-healing phases in your own words, then explain how each phase is impaired in a diabetic patient

Write out the action potential of a neuron and of a cardiac pacemaker cell side by side, and list three drugs that alter each

Tabulate the four major metabolic pathways (glycolysis, TCA cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, gluconeogenesis) with rate-limiting enzymes and the vitamins each requires

Classify the antibiotics and analgesics used in dentistry by mechanism, and list the one contraindication you must never miss for each

Describe the pathological hallmarks of acute versus chronic inflammation and map them onto gingivitis and periodontitis

Explain the difference between sterilisation, disinfection and antisepsis using spore-forming organisms as your reference point

Trace the arterial supply, venous drainage and lymphatic drainage of the oral cavity on a blank diagram without notes

Label a tooth in cross-section from enamel to pulp and state the histological composition and function of each layer

Compare primary and permanent dentition histologically, and explain the clinical significance of the dentino-enamel junction

Write a short summary of the microbiology of dental caries and periodontal disease naming the key organisms and their ecological niches

Build a differential-diagnosis table for the ten most common oral mucosal lesions, listing distinguishing features and first-line management for each

Classify odontogenic cysts and tumours by origin and behaviour, and state which require urgent referral

Outline the surgical sequence for a difficult extraction, including flap design, elevation, and management of a fractured root

Describe the immediate and delayed complications of third molar surgery and how you would recognise and manage each

Explain the principles of cavity preparation for amalgam and for composite, and justify each design difference

Work through five endodontic cases end-to-end on paper: diagnosis, access, working length, shaping, irrigation, obturation

Describe the management of a patient with a facial swelling and trismus, including when to prescribe antibiotics and when to refer

List the irrigants and medicaments used in endodontics with their concentrations, indications and adverse effects

Compare fixed and removable prosthodontic options for a partially edentulous arch, and state the indications and contraindications for each

Describe the steps of complete denture construction from primary impression to insertion, including the try-in stage

Explain the 2018 world workshop classification of periodontal disease and apply it to three constructed patient scenarios

Outline non-surgical periodontal therapy, including instrumentation, adjuncts, and the re-evaluation interval

Summarise the timing and indications for interceptive orthodontic treatment, and identify which malocclusions should be referred early

Describe the management of early childhood caries and the rationale for each preventive measure

Explain the principles of fluoride use, fissure sealants and dietary counselling, and state the evidence base for each

Outline the epidemiology measures used in oral health surveys (DMFT, CPI) and interpret a set of survey results

Review your weakest three domains using your own flashcards and notes, and re-test until each reaches 80% recall

Explain the properties, indications and handling requirements of the main dental materials (amalgam, composite, glass ionomer, impression materials)

Describe the infection-control chain and the specific precautions for aerosol-generating procedures

Complete two full timed mock exams under exam conditions and analyse every error by domain