[STUDY GUIDE] • HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE & REVIEW EDITION
Diagnostic Skills Exam OSCE DSE, CDCA
OSCE Master Set, Dental OSCE & CDCA
Pearls Exam Questions & Answers, Updated
2026/2027 Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • In-Depth Rationales • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
1832 Questions 11 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 1832 verified questions with correct answers, providing a comprehensive resource for
dental examination preparation. It encompasses a wide range of topics within dentistry, ensuring in-depth
understanding and application of essential concepts. It is suitable for students seeking to review material,
reinforce knowledge, and prepare for certification exams.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus
Examines medications used in dental practice, their contraindications, and effects on dental
Pharmacology in Dentistry treatment.
Focuses on the study of diseases affecting the oral cavity and their implications for dental
Oral Pathology practice.
Covers the principles and techniques involved in the design and fitting of removable and fixed
Prosthodontics prostheses.
Explores the structure, function, and diseases of the supporting structures of teeth, including
Periodontology prevention and treatment.
Dental Radiography Discusses the techniques and interpretation of radiographs in diagnosing dental conditions.
Focuses on the materials and methods used in the restoration of teeth and the management
Restorative Dentistry of dental caries.
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Covers the principles of tooth alignment, growth patterns, and treatment strategies for
Orthodontics malocclusion.
Examines strategies and practices aimed at preventing oral diseases and promoting oral
Preventive Dentistry health.
Endodontics Focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the dental pulp and periapical tissues.
Reviews the properties, applications, and advancements in materials used for dental
Dental Materials restorations.
Oral Surgery Covers the principles and techniques involved in surgical procedures within the oral cavity.
Total Exam Coverage 11 Integrated Topic Modules • 1832 Examination Questions
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,STUDENT STUDY & MASTERY EDITION PRACTICE & REVIEW GUIDE
QUESTION 1
Pre-Med required for?
Correct Answer: Prosthetic heart valves, or prosthetic material used for cardiac valve repair.
- Hx of infective endocarditis
- cyonotic heart disease
- valve regurgitation w. heart thingys (even if has transplant or was repaired already) [According to limited
data, infective endocarditis appears to be more common in heart transplant recipients than in the general
population; the risk of infective endocarditis is highest in the first 6 months after transplant because of
endothelial disruption, high-intensity immunosuppressive therapy, frequent central venous catheter access,
and frequent endomyocardial biopsies].
QUESTION 2
5 month old preggers with rheumatic fever and heart murmer: pre med?
[a] yes
[b] no (remembered)
Correct Answer: B.
QUESTION 3
Pregnant person afraid of needles - stress management by putting patient in what
position when in your chair (BEFORE they even get to the point of passing out)?
(remembered)
Correct Answer: Place her in trundelburg position.
- supine hypotension in 3rd trimester usually occurs (bc compression Inf vena cava) => must prevent this in
dental chair bc it can cause patient to pass out.
- Best preventative treatment for supine hypotension is to turn the patient, prefera-bly to the left side, to
displace the uterus away from the inferior vena cava. The patient can also be placed in a sitting position with
the knees flexed.
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QUESTION 4
6 months pregnant had bleeding gums and mobile teeth? How should they be treated?
(remembered)
Correct Answer: Conservative debridement is what other person answered.
- pregnancy gingivitis: It is SO important to do ScRP (and stress good oral hygeine) to prevent plaque growth.
The plaque can enter blood stream and stimuate patient's immune system to produce prostaglandins, which
can trigger uterine contraction leading to early labor, premature birth, and a small baby.
QUESTION 5
Pregnant lady with a diastema in between #8 and #9 with deep probing depth and class
1 mobility on 8 and 9. What is the reason for diastema? (remembered)
Correct Answer: Chronic perio
- increased incidence of periodontal disease during pregnancy => must emphasize good oral hygiene, and
remove all their plaque so it doesn't lead to premature birth / small baby.
QUESTION 6
Permanent dentition with tetracycline staining, when did this happen? (remembered)
Correct Answer: Patient ingested tetracycline when they were between 0 and 5 years old.
QUESTION 7
[•] Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
[•] Secobarbital (Seconal) are what kind of drugs?
Correct Answer: Barbiturates - Both pentobarbital (Nembutal) and secobarbital (Seconal) are used primarily
on the evening before the dental appointment.
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Diagnostic Skills Exam OSCE DSE, CDCA
OSCE Master Set, Dental OSCE & CDCA
Pearls Exam Questions & Answers, Updated
2026/2027 Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • In-Depth Rationales • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
1832 Questions 11 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 1832 verified questions with correct answers, providing a comprehensive resource for
dental examination preparation. It encompasses a wide range of topics within dentistry, ensuring in-depth
understanding and application of essential concepts. It is suitable for students seeking to review material,
reinforce knowledge, and prepare for certification exams.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus
Examines medications used in dental practice, their contraindications, and effects on dental
Pharmacology in Dentistry treatment.
Focuses on the study of diseases affecting the oral cavity and their implications for dental
Oral Pathology practice.
Covers the principles and techniques involved in the design and fitting of removable and fixed
Prosthodontics prostheses.
Explores the structure, function, and diseases of the supporting structures of teeth, including
Periodontology prevention and treatment.
Dental Radiography Discusses the techniques and interpretation of radiographs in diagnosing dental conditions.
Focuses on the materials and methods used in the restoration of teeth and the management
Restorative Dentistry of dental caries.
Confidential • Student Study Edition • Practice & Review Guide Page 1 of 448
,STUDENT STUDY & MASTERY EDITION PRACTICE & REVIEW GUIDE
Covers the principles of tooth alignment, growth patterns, and treatment strategies for
Orthodontics malocclusion.
Examines strategies and practices aimed at preventing oral diseases and promoting oral
Preventive Dentistry health.
Endodontics Focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the dental pulp and periapical tissues.
Reviews the properties, applications, and advancements in materials used for dental
Dental Materials restorations.
Oral Surgery Covers the principles and techniques involved in surgical procedures within the oral cavity.
Total Exam Coverage 11 Integrated Topic Modules • 1832 Examination Questions
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,STUDENT STUDY & MASTERY EDITION PRACTICE & REVIEW GUIDE
QUESTION 1
Pre-Med required for?
Correct Answer: Prosthetic heart valves, or prosthetic material used for cardiac valve repair.
- Hx of infective endocarditis
- cyonotic heart disease
- valve regurgitation w. heart thingys (even if has transplant or was repaired already) [According to limited
data, infective endocarditis appears to be more common in heart transplant recipients than in the general
population; the risk of infective endocarditis is highest in the first 6 months after transplant because of
endothelial disruption, high-intensity immunosuppressive therapy, frequent central venous catheter access,
and frequent endomyocardial biopsies].
QUESTION 2
5 month old preggers with rheumatic fever and heart murmer: pre med?
[a] yes
[b] no (remembered)
Correct Answer: B.
QUESTION 3
Pregnant person afraid of needles - stress management by putting patient in what
position when in your chair (BEFORE they even get to the point of passing out)?
(remembered)
Correct Answer: Place her in trundelburg position.
- supine hypotension in 3rd trimester usually occurs (bc compression Inf vena cava) => must prevent this in
dental chair bc it can cause patient to pass out.
- Best preventative treatment for supine hypotension is to turn the patient, prefera-bly to the left side, to
displace the uterus away from the inferior vena cava. The patient can also be placed in a sitting position with
the knees flexed.
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, STUDENT STUDY & MASTERY EDITION PRACTICE & REVIEW GUIDE
QUESTION 4
6 months pregnant had bleeding gums and mobile teeth? How should they be treated?
(remembered)
Correct Answer: Conservative debridement is what other person answered.
- pregnancy gingivitis: It is SO important to do ScRP (and stress good oral hygeine) to prevent plaque growth.
The plaque can enter blood stream and stimuate patient's immune system to produce prostaglandins, which
can trigger uterine contraction leading to early labor, premature birth, and a small baby.
QUESTION 5
Pregnant lady with a diastema in between #8 and #9 with deep probing depth and class
1 mobility on 8 and 9. What is the reason for diastema? (remembered)
Correct Answer: Chronic perio
- increased incidence of periodontal disease during pregnancy => must emphasize good oral hygiene, and
remove all their plaque so it doesn't lead to premature birth / small baby.
QUESTION 6
Permanent dentition with tetracycline staining, when did this happen? (remembered)
Correct Answer: Patient ingested tetracycline when they were between 0 and 5 years old.
QUESTION 7
[•] Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
[•] Secobarbital (Seconal) are what kind of drugs?
Correct Answer: Barbiturates - Both pentobarbital (Nembutal) and secobarbital (Seconal) are used primarily
on the evening before the dental appointment.
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