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National Board Part II

Orthodontics / Pediatric Dentistry


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Orthodontics / Pediatric Dentistry
Test Items (63)

  • Individual Tooth Pathology (17)

    Basic Background and Epidemiology
    >Tooth development
    >Etiology
    >Prevention
    Database,diagnosis and treatment planning
    >Clinical findings
    >Radiographic
    >Laboratory studies
    Clinical procedures
    >Restorative
    >Surgery
    >Local anesthesia
    >Sealants

  • Supporting Tissue Pathology (7)

    Basic background and epidemiology
    >Etiology
    >Incidence
    Database,diagnosis, and treatment planning
    >Clinical findings
    >Radiographic
    >Laboratory
    Clinical Procedures
    >Medication
    >Hygiene

  • Dentofacial Variations (26)

    Basic background and epidemiology
    >Growth patterns
    >Occlusal development
    >TMJ Dysfunction
    >Etiology
    Database,diagnosis, and treatment planning
    >Casts
    >Clinical findings
    >Cephalometric
    Facial appearance
    Clinical procedures
    >Space management
    >Removable appliances
    >Fixed appliances
    >Tooth movement principles
    >Surgery
    >TMJ Dysfunction

  • Behavior (6)

    Basic background and epidemiology
    >Developmental psychology
    >Cultural variation
    Database,diagnosis and treatment planning
    >History and interview
    Clinical management procedures
    Pharmacologic anxiety management

  • Systemic pathology (7)

    Basic background and epidemiology
    >Congenital
    >Endocrine
    >Nutrition
    Database,diagnosis and treatment planning
    >History and review
    >Handicapped
    Clinical procedures
    >Treatment modifications
    >Special care
    >Emergencies