Ireland is a popular choice for internationally trained dentists, but the route to full registration is quite specific. For many
For overseas-qualified dentists who want to practise in the United Kingdom, the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) is the main route
For many overseas-qualified dentists, Australia is an appealing place to build a career. Getting there, though, usually means working through
The National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) has two quite different halves. The first is discipline-based, with stand-alone questions across
Not passing the INBDE is a tough moment. You put in long hours, and the result can feel like it
About two in every five questions on the INBDE are case-based. That is roughly 200 out of 500, spread across
If you are planning to practise dentistry in the United States, the INBDE is almost certainly on your path. It
Opening an AFK result and seeing that you did not pass is hard. Many candidates have spent months preparing, often
Ask candidates who have sat the AFK which area surprised them, and pharmacology comes up a lot. Not because the
If you have been reading older AFK guides or forum threads, you might have a slightly outdated picture of the
One of the most common questions we get from internationally trained dentists is some version of this: “Which books should
Biomedical Sciences is the part of the ADAT that most candidates think they already know. You studied anatomy, physiology, biochemistry,
Plenty of ADAT candidates take mock exams. Far fewer actually get better because of them. The difference is almost never
Ask a group of ADAT candidates which section worries them the most and you will hear a lot of the
Most people who sit down to plan their ADAT exam prep start with the biomedical sciences. It feels logical. That
The best INBDE study materials are the ones that help you practice thinking like a dentist. In practice that means
A good AFK prep course matches what the NDEB tests, includes timed mock exams and gives you feedback on your
If you trained as a dentist outside Canada, you will hear two exam names again and again: the AFK exam
Choosing how to prepare for the INBDE is almost as important as choosing what to study. An online course gives
A Personal Note From Me, Dr. Sehar, Before You Begin the Final Month Hey future doctor, If you’re reading this,
Hey there, future dentist—I’m Dr. Sehar, and this might be exactly what you need to hear I want to share
The Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge (AFK) exam is the first and most crucial step for international students and dentists looking
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from coaching INBDE students, it’s this: Passing the exam isn’t just about knowing enough—it’s
Hello dear colleagues,I’m Dr. Sehar, and if you’re preparing for the AFK exam, chances are you’ve already asked yourself:“What score
When I meet new students preparing for the INBDE, I notice the same cycle over and over: But here’s the
When I think about my INBDE students, one phrase always comes to mind: “It’s not about how much you study—it’s
When I speak with internationally trained dentists in the United States who are preparing for the INBDE, one pattern comes
There is a particular kind of frustration that is very specific to exam preparation. You are studying. You are putting
For internationally trained dentists in Canada who are pursuing the University Pathway to licensure, the ADAT is not optional. It
If you search for ADAT prep courses in the United States, you will find options. Some are expensive. Some are
