Taiwan Dentist Licensing Examination study guide
Taiwan Dentist Licensing Examination · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
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 study guide has 9 sections and about 2,578 words.
01Basic Medical and Dental Sciences
Basic science questions on the Taiwanese licensing exam are usually applied, not purely recall-based. You must be able to move from a mechanism to a clinical consequence.
314 words, about 2 min02Oral and Maxillofacial Anatomy, Physiology, and Histology
This domain tests your spatial and histological knowledge of the oral and maxillofacial region. You should be able to trace the trigeminal branches, describe the course of the facial nerve, identify the muscles of mastication and facial expression, and recognize the histology of enamel, dentin, pulp, cementum, and periodontal ligament.
318 words, about 2 min03Dental Materials Science
Dental materials questions test your understanding of how composition and processing determine clinical behavior. Expect questions on amalgam, composite resin, glass ionomer, ceramics, and impression materials, as well as on properties such as setting expansion, thermal expansion, solubility, and biocompatibility.
287 words, about 1 min04Operative Dentistry and Endodontics
This domain integrates cavity design, restorative technique, pulp biology, and root canal treatment. You must know the principles of tooth preparation, the classification of caries, the indications for pulp capping versus pulpectomy, and the steps and criteria for successful endodontic treatment.
303 words, about 2 min05Prosthodontics (Fixed and Removable)
Prosthodontics questions test your ability to plan restorations based on biomechanics, occlusion, and tissue support. You must understand crown and bridge design, the principles of removable partial denture (RPD) design, and complete denture fabrication.
283 words, about 1 min06Periodontics
Periodontics questions cover the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease. You must understand the role of plaque biofilm, the host response, the classification of periodontal disease, and the principles of nonsurgical and surgical therapy.
257 words, about 1 min07Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Medicine/Pathology
This domain covers surgical principles, complications, and the diagnosis of oral lesions. You must know how to evaluate a swelling, a ulcer, or a radiolucency, and how to manage common surgical problems such as impacted third molars, infections, and trauma.
279 words, about 1 min08Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry
This domain tests growth and development, occlusion, and the management of the child patient. You must understand the stages of dental development, the classification of malocclusion, and the principles of interceptive and comprehensive orthodontic treatment.
264 words, about 1 min09Public Health, Dental Jurisprudence, Ethics, and Infection Control
This domain covers population oral health, the legal framework of dental practice in Taiwan, professional ethics, and infection control. You must know the principles of epidemiology, the structure of the dental care system, and the standard precautions that prevent transmission of infection.
273 words, about 1 min