Dentist (General) exam questions
Restorative, endodontics, perio, prostho, oral surgery and ethics.
DHA GDE5081Pass 60%3 papers · 462 Qs
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Q1Common Foundations: Local Anesthesia, Pharmacology, Pain & Medical Emergencies
Which cardiac condition is an indication for infective endocarditis antibiotic prophylaxis under current AHA guidelines?
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Q2Common Foundations: Local Anesthesia, Pharmacology, Pain & Medical Emergencies
Which patient is the best candidate for acetaminophen (paracetamol) rather than ibuprofen for management of dental pain?
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Exam route by authority
| Authority | Delivered by | Specialist title |
|---|---|---|
| DHA - Dubai | Prometric | Computer-based MCQ |
| DOH - Abu Dhabi | Pearson VUE | Computer-based MCQ |
| MOHAP - Northern Emirates | Prometric | Computer-based MCQ |
| SCFHS - Saudi Arabia | Prometric / Pearson | Computer-based MCQ |
| QCHP - Qatar | Prometric | Computer-based MCQ |
| NHRA - Bahrain | Prometric | Computer-based MCQ |
| OMSB - Oman | Prometric | MCQ then oral viva |
Assessment mode depends on your licence title as well as your profession. Confirm your own route on your Sheryan / TAMM eligibility notice.
What the Dentist (General) exam covers
The published blueprint for this exam breaks into 9 domains and 154 testable sub-topics. Our bank covers every one of them - here is the full map, so you can see exactly what you are expected to know.
Restorative Dentistry (Operative Dentistry & Prosthodontics)~40% (SCFHS official)22 topics
- Dental caries etiology, microbiology (S. mutans, lactobacilli), risk assessment and CAMBRA
- Caries diagnosis: visual-tactile, radiographic (bitewing), ICDAS, laser fluorescence
- Cavity classification (G.V. Black classes I-VI) and principles of cavity preparation
- Dental amalgam: composition, properties, condensation, marginal breakdown, mercury safety
- Composite resin: bonding, etch-and-rinse vs self-etch adhesives, incremental placement, polymerization shrinkage, C-factor
- Glass ionomer and resin-modified GIC: indications, fluoride release, ART technique
- +16 more in the bank
Periodontics~18% (SCFHS official)19 topics
- Periodontal anatomy: gingiva, periodontal ligament, cementum, alveolar bone, biologic width
- Dental plaque biofilm, calculus, and periodontal microbiology (red complex: P. gingivalis, T. forsythia, T. denticola)
- Gingivitis: plaque-induced and non-plaque-induced
- 2017 AAP/EFP classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases (staging and grading)
- Chronic and aggressive periodontitis (current periodontitis staging I-IV, grading A-C)
- Necrotizing periodontal diseases (NUG/NUP)
- +13 more in the bank
Endodontics~17% (SCFHS official)21 topics
- Pulp and periradicular anatomy; root canal morphology and accessory canals
- Pulpal pathology: reversible/irreversible pulpitis, pulp necrosis, hyperplastic pulpitis
- Periradicular pathology: acute/chronic apical periodontitis, apical abscess, condensing osteitis
- Pulp vitality and sensibility testing (thermal, electric pulp test)
- Endodontic diagnosis and radiographic interpretation (periapical, CBCT)
- Pulpal and periapical diagnostic terminology and treatment planning
- +15 more in the bank
Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology & Diagnostic Sciences~8% (est.; part of SCFHS 15% Oral Medicine/Oral Surgery)16 topics
- Oral mucosal lesions: white lesions (leukoplakia, lichen planus, candidiasis), red lesions (erythroplakia)
- Oral potentially malignant disorders and oral squamous cell carcinoma; risk factors and biopsy
- Ulcerative conditions: recurrent aphthous stomatitis, herpetic lesions, traumatic ulcers
- Vesiculobullous diseases: pemphigus vulgaris, mucous membrane pemphigoid
- Salivary gland disorders: sialadenitis, sialolithiasis, xerostomia, Sjogren syndrome, mucocele, tumors
- Odontogenic and non-odontogenic cysts and tumors (radicular, dentigerous, OKC, ameloblastoma)
- +10 more in the bank
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery~7% (est.; part of SCFHS 15% Oral Medicine/Oral Surgery)16 topics
- Patient assessment, medical history and surgical risk evaluation
- Principles of exodontia: forceps, elevators, sectioning, socket management
- Surgical extraction and impacted teeth (third molars): classification, difficulty assessment
- Complications of extraction: dry socket, oroantral communication, fracture, nerve injury
- Post-operative care, hemostasis, and management of bleeding disorders
- Odontogenic infections: fascial space infections, Ludwig angina, spread and management
- +10 more in the bank
Pediatric Dentistry~6% (est.; part of SCFHS 10% Orthodontics/Pediatric Dentistry)15 topics
- Tooth development, eruption sequence and chronology of primary and permanent dentition
- Behavior management techniques (tell-show-do, non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic)
- Child growth and development; pediatric medical history
- Caries risk assessment in children and early childhood caries
- Preventive dentistry: fluoride therapy (topical, systemic, varnish), fluorosis, pit and fissure sealants
- Restorative techniques for primary teeth: stainless steel crowns, class II restorations, strip crowns
- +9 more in the bank
Orthodontics~5% (est.; part of SCFHS 10% Orthodontics/Pediatric Dentistry)15 topics
- Craniofacial growth and development
- Occlusion and malocclusion: Angle classification, dental and skeletal relationships
- Etiology of malocclusion (genetic, environmental, habits)
- Orthodontic diagnosis: model analysis, space analysis (mixed dentition)
- Cephalometric analysis and landmarks (SNA, SNB, ANB)
- Crossbite, open bite, deep bite, crowding and spacing
- +9 more in the bank
Common Foundations: Local Anesthesia, Pharmacology, Pain & Medical Emergenciesest. (common to all forms per SCFHS; separately tested by DHA/DOH/MOHAP)15 topics
- Local anesthetic pharmacology: amides vs esters, lidocaine, articaine, mepivacaine, bupivacaine
- Vasoconstrictors (epinephrine): indications, contraindications, maximum doses
- Local anesthetic techniques: infiltration, inferior alveolar nerve block, PSA, mental, other blocks
- Complications of local anesthesia: toxicity, hematoma, paresthesia, failure of anesthesia
- Maximum recommended doses and calculation of local anesthetic
- Analgesics: NSAIDs, acetaminophen, opioids, and pain management strategies
- +9 more in the bank
Infection Control, Patient Safety, Ethics & Professionalismest. (common to all forms per SCFHS; DHA includes local regulations)15 topics
- Standard precautions and universal precautions
- Sterilization and disinfection: autoclaving, biological/chemical indicators, instrument processing
- Personal protective equipment and hand hygiene
- Cross-infection control and management of sharps injuries
- Bloodborne pathogens (HIV, hepatitis B/C) and post-exposure protocols
- Dental unit waterline management and surface disinfection
- +9 more in the bank
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