LDS Part 1 case studies
LDS Part 1 · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The LDS Part 1 (Licentiate in Dental Surgery Part 1) is a dental examination associated with the Royal College of Surgeons of England, whose website lists a Faculty of Dental Surgery alongside its Education & Exams section. Candidates typically encounter it as an early-stage postgraduate dental assessment, often taken by dental graduates or dentists working toward further college qualifications. This page is an independent study resource: it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Royal College of Surgeons of England or its Faculty of Dental Surgery. Because the official LDS Part 1 exam page could not be retrieved at the time of writing, we have deliberately not published exam format, question counts, duration, fees, pass marks, retake rules or certificate validity. The LDS Part 1 case studies are 5 cases and about 1,966 words.
1The 62-Year-Old with a Painless Neck Lump and a Normal Needle
A 62-year-old man is referred with a 2.5 cm firm, non-tender left level II neck lump found incidentally while shaving. He has a 40 pack-year smoking history and drinks 20 units/week.
425 words, about 2 min2The 28-Year-Old with Recurrent Epistaxis and a Coagulation Result
A 28-year-old woman presents with recurrent left-sided epistaxis over 3 months, each episode lasting 20-30 minutes and requiring pressure. She also reports easy bruising and heavy menstrual bleeding since adolescence.
425 words, about 2 min3The 45-Year-Old with Unilateral Nasal Obstruction and a 'Polyp'
A 45-year-old man presents with 6 months of progressive right-sided nasal obstruction, blood-stained nasal discharge, and reduced sense of smell. He has no history of allergy or asthma.
355 words, about 2 min4The 70-Year-Old with Sudden Hearing Loss and Vertigo
A 70-year-old woman presents with sudden onset of right-sided hearing loss and rotatory vertigo that began 2 days ago. She also reports tinnitus in the right ear.
378 words, about 2 min5The 35-Year-Old with a Hoarse Voice and a Normal Examination
A 35-year-old woman presents with a 4-month history of hoarseness and vocal fatigue. She is a primary school teacher and sings in a choir.
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