Taiwan Dentist Licensing Examination case studies
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The Taiwan Dentist Licensing Examination (牙醫師考試), formally part of the Senior Professional and Technical Examination system, is the credentialing examination that a graduate of a recognized dental program must pass to practice dentistry in Taiwan. It is administered under the Ministry of Examination (考選部), and candidates typically sit it after completing their dental degree and any required clinical training. The Taiwan Dentist Licensing Examination case studies are 5 cases and about 3,382 words.
1Antibiotic Prophylaxis Before Extraction in a Patient on Rivaroxaban
A 68-year-old man is referred for extraction of a grossly carious, non-restorable mandibular right first molar (tooth 46). History: atrial fibrillation on rivaroxaban 20 mg once daily; type 2 diabetes (HbA1c 7.2%); prior infective endocarditis 12 years ago with a prosthetic mitral valve; penicillin allergy (rash).
761 words, about 4 min2Irreversible Pulpitis vs. Cracked Tooth in a Heavily Restored Molar
A 45-year-old woman presents with a 3-week history of sharp pain in the upper left first molar (tooth 26) triggered by cold drinks, lasting 10–20 seconds after the stimulus is removed. Over the past 4 days the pain has become spontaneous and wakes her at night; she now avoids chewing on that side.
763 words, about 4 min3Immediate Denture and Single-Implant Overdenture in a Patient with Uncontrolled Diabetes
A 62-year-old man requests replacement of his maxillary complete denture, which is 12 years old and has poor retention. He has a fully edentulous maxilla and a partially edentulous mandible with teeth 33–43 present.
644 words, about 3 min4Pediatric Patient with Early Childhood Caries and Behavioral Management
A 4-year-old girl is brought by her mother with pain in the upper front teeth for 2 weeks. She drinks juice from a bottle at bedtime and snacks frequently.
599 words, about 3 min5Post-Extraction Bleeding in a Patient on Warfarin with an Elevated INR
A 70-year-old woman undergoes extraction of tooth 36. She takes warfarin for a mechanical aortic valve; her last INR was 3.8 (therapeutic range 2.0–3.0).
615 words, about 3 min