What Is ACJ?

Why You Need This Online Preparation Course For Assessment Of Clinical Judgement?

This written exam consists of 3 exam book (120-150 questions each; the mix of single-answer and multiple-answer multiple-choice questions and computer-based format). It tests students on how dentists must respond in real-life situations. It addresses several components including case-based diagnosis, clinical decision-making, treatment-planning as well as radiographic imaging interpretation.

Now with our full computer-based ACJ practice tests, lectures and case studies, this program prepares you as much as you need to feel comfortable and confident on exam day.

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

  • 2

    Radiology Review

    • Radiology Landmarks : 1 - 8

    • Radiology Landmarks 9 - 16

    • Radiology Landmarks 17-24

    • Radiology Landmarks 25 - 32

    • Radio-graphic Patterns 1

    • Radio-graphic Patterns 2

    • Radiology: Caries 1

    • Radiology: Caries 2

    • Radiology: Periodontium

    • Radiology : Teeth Anomalies 1

    • Radiology: Teeth Anomalies 2

    • Radiology: Teeth Anomalies 3

    • Radiology: Infection & Inflammation

    • Radiology: Infection & Inflammation

    • Radiology: Cysts of the Jaw

    • Radiology: Cysts of the Jaw 2

    • Radiology: Benign Tumors of the Jaw 1

    • Radiology: Benign Tumors of the Jaw 2

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    • Radiology: Benign Tumors of the Jaw 3

    • Radiology: Malignant Tumors of the Jaw 1

    • Radiology: Malignant Tumors of the Jaw 2

    • Radiology: Diseases of bone manifesting in Jaws 1

    • Radiology: Diseases of bone manifesting in Jaws 2

    • Radiology: Diseases of bone manifesting in Jaws 3

    • Radiology: Systemic Diseases in Jaws

    • Radiology: Trauma to the teeth

  • 3

    Diagnostics & Planning

    • Diagnostic Radiographs

    • Guidelines for Prescribing Radiographs

    • Conditions Requiring Radiographs

    • Specific Tests to Detect Dental Conditions 1

    • Specific Tests to Detect Dental Conditions 2

    • What to include in a treatment plan? 1

    • What to include in a treatment plan? 2

    • Antibiotic Prophylaxis

  • 4

    Oral Pathological Conditions

    • Linea Alba

    • Fordyce's Granules

    • Leukoedema

    • Leukoplakia

    • Frictional Keratosis

    • Mucosal Burn

    • Lichen Planus

    • Candidiasis

    • Hairy Leukoplakia

    • Lupus Erythematosus

    • White Sponge Nevus

    • Geographic Tongue

    • Syphilis

    • Hairy Tongue

    • Verrucous Carcinoma

    • Apthous Ulcers

    • Herpes Zoster

    • Traumatic Ulcers

    • Recurrent Herpes Simplex

    • Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis

    • Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis

    • Herpangina

    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma

    • Benign Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid

    • Pemphigus Vulgaris

    • Erythema Multiforme

    • Stensen's Duct Orifice

    • Torus

    • Pyogenic Granuloma

    • Mucocele

    • Hemangioma

    • Traumatic Fibroma

    • Traumatic Neuroma

    • Papilloma

    • Pleomorphic Adenoma

    • Granular Cell Tumour

    • Gingival Cyst

    • Inflammatory Papillary Hyperplasia

    • Epulis Fissaratum

    • Physiologic Pigmentation

    • Smoker's Melanosis

    • Erythroplakia

    • Kaposi's Sarcoma

    • Radiation Mucositis

    • Amalgam Tatoo

    • Melanoma

    • Melanotic Macule

  • 5

    Key Questions in ACJ

    • Management of Oral Conditions

    • Different types of Periodontitis

    • Gingival Manifestations of Systemic Disease

    • Endodontic-Periodontic Lesion

    • Vertical Root Fracture

    • Horizontal Root Fracture

    • Treatment Options in Periodontal Conditions-1

    • Treatment Options in Periodontal Conditions-2

    • Treatment Options in Periodontal Conditions-3

    • Treatment Options in Periodontal Conditions-4

    • Endodontic Conditions: 1

    • Endodontic Conditions: 2

    • Endodontic Conditions: 3

    • Endodontic-Periodontic Conditions 1

    • Endodontic-Periodontic Conditions 2

    • Diagnosing the Cause of Pain 1

    • Diagnosing the Cause of Pain 2

    • Diagnosing the Cause of Pain 3

    • Conditions Requiring Antibiotics 1

    • Conditions Requiring Antibiotics 2

    • Antibiotics: First Considerations

    • Antibiotics: Dosage and Frequency

    • Analgesics: Recommended Daily Dosage

    • Analgesics: Dosage and Frequency

    • Analgesics based on Severity of Pain

    • Analgesics: Dosage and Frequency based on severity of pain

    • Types of Nerve Blocks: 1

    • Types of Nerve Blocks; 2

    • Types of Nerve Blocks: 3

    • Types of Nerve Blocks: 4

    • Local Anaesthetics: Calculating No. of Cartridges

    • Local Anaesthetics: Calculating the amount of Vasoconstrictor

    • Local Anaesthetics: Special Considerations

    • Handling Medical Emergencies: 1

    • Handling Medical Emergencies:2

    • Occlusal Contacts & Adjustments

    • Occlusal Rests Seats

    • Major Connectors

    • Occlusal Rests

    • Factors Complicating Root Canal Treatment

    • Tests to Establish Diagnosis for a Tooth

    • Problems with Endo Access

    • Diagnosing Some More Conditions

    • Management of a Symptomatic Tooth

    • Factors Affecting Periodontal Health

    • Phases of Periodontal Therapy

    • Identifying Structures

    • Complications of Injections

  • 6

    Identifying Conditions From Signs & Symptoms

    • Acute Asthmatic Attack

    • Upper Airway Obstruction

    • Anaphylaxis

    • Angina/Myocardial Infarction/Cardiac Arrest

    • Cerebrovascular Accident ( Stroke)

    • Diabetic Coma ( Hyperglycaemia)

    • Insulin Shock ( Hypoglycaemia)

    • Hyperventilation

    • Local Anaesthetic Toxicity

    • Vasovagal Syncope

    • Seizure Disorder

  • 7

    Orthodontics

    • Facial Profile & Characteristics

    • Angle's Classification of Malocclusion

    • Overjet, Overbite, Midline Relationships

    • Use of Cephalometric Values and Landmarks

    • Crossbite: Special Considerations

    • Evaluating Space Discrepancies

    • Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment

    • Tooth Movements: 1

    • Tooth Movements: 2

    • Molar Distalization Appliances

    • Passive Tooth Borne Appliances

    • Tissue Borne Appliances

    • Fixed Space Maintainers: 1

    • Fixed Space Maintainers: 2

    • Palatal Expanders

    • Habit Breaking Appliance

    • Hawley's Appliance

    • Functional Appliances

    • Occlusal Appliances & Retainers

    • Interdental Spacing

    • Timing the Orthodontic Treatment

    • Outcomes of an Orthodontic Treatment

    • Case Specific Condition Management

    • Tools for Orthodontic Diagnosis

    • Evaluating A Space Management Appliance

    • Classification of Occlusion based on Photographs

    • Lower Facial Height

    • Mandibular Plane Angle

    • Space Analysis

  • 8

    Exam Style Sample Questions

    • Play- Pause- Ponder

  • 9

    Case Studies With Multiple Choice Questions

    • Disclaimer

    • Case Study 1 (10 Questions)

    • Case Study 2 (10 Questions)

    • Case Study 3 ( Content Under Review)

    • Case Study 4 (10 Questions)

    • Case Study 5 (10 Questions)

    • Case Study 6 (10 Questions)

    • Case Study 7 (10 Questions)

    • Case Study 8 (10 Questions)

    • Case Study 9 (10 Questions)

    • Case Study 10 ( 10 Questions)

    • Case Study 11 ( Self Evaluation)

    • Case Study 12 ( Self Evaluation )

    • Case Study 13 (9 Questions)

    • Case Study 14 (8 Questions)

    • Case Study 15 ( 7 Questions)

    • Case Study 16 (9 Questions)

    • Case Study 17 (6 Questions)

    • Case Study 18 (5 Questions)

    • Case Study 19 ( 6 Questions)

    • Case Study 20 ( 7 Questions)

    • Case Study 21 ( 3 Questions)

    • Case Study 22 (7 Questions)

    • Case Study 23 ( 8 Questions)

    • Case Study 24 ( 8 Questions)

    • Case Study 25 (8 Questions)

    • Case Study 26 ( 7 Questions)

    • Case Study 27 (8 Questions)

    • Case study 28 ( 14 Questions)

  • 10

    Mock Tests ( Online Testing with Unlimited Re-attempts)

    • Radiographic Interpretation 1 (60 Questions)

    • Radiographic Interpretation 2 (20 Questions)

    • Radiographic Interpretation 3 (20 Questions)

    • Radiographic Interpretation 4 (20 Questions)

    • Adaptive Clinical Diagnosis 1 (30 Questions)

    • Adaptive Clinical Diagnosis 2 (20 Questions)

    • Adaptive Clinical Diagnosis 3 (20 Questions)

    • Adaptive Clinical Diagnosis 4 (20 Questions)

    • Adaptive Clinical Diagnosis 5 (10 Questions)

    • Radiographs & Case Studies ( New Additions)

  • 11

    Prescription Writing

    • Disclaimer

    • Prescription Practice

    • Elements Of Prescription Writing

    • How To Choose The Right Answers

  • 12

    Additional Resources

    • ACJ Revision Notes: An E-book Containing High Yield Information

    • Drugs Used in Dentistry: Analgesics, Antibiotics, Prophylaxis, Local Anaesthetics & For Medical Emergencies

    • Handling Medical Emergencies - Canadian Guidelines

    • Opioids in Dental Practice - Canadian Guidelines

    • Local Anaesthesia & Vasoconstrictors - Dose Calculations As Per Canadian Guidelines

    • First Dental Visit for Infants/Toddlers

    • Child Abuse: Detection, Documentation & Reporting

    • Antibiotics in Periodontitis

    • Managing Patients with Bleeding disorders

    • A Compendium of Radiographic Errors

    • Palliative Treatment Guidelines

    • Problems in Removable Prosthodontics

    • Endodontic Diagnosis

    • High Yield MCQ's

    • Orthodontic Case Studies

    • Links For Buying ACS Instruments & Materials

    • New Periodontal Classification

    • ACJ Revision Notes ( Downloadable )

    • References:

  • 13

    Questions In Diagnostic Periodontology

    • #1 ( Image Based )

    • #2 ( Image Based )

    • #3 ( Findings Based )

    • #4 ( Findings Based )

    • #5 ( Findings Based )

    • #6 ( Findings Based )

    • #7 ( Findings Based )

    • #8 ( Findings Based )

    • #9 ( Findings Based )

    • #10 ( Findings Based )

    • #11 ( Findings Based )

    • #12 ( Findings Based )

    • # 13 ( Findings Based )

    • #14 ( Findings Based )

    • #15 ( Findings Based )

    • #16 ( Findings Based )

    • #17 ( Findings Based )

    • #18 ( Findings Based )

    • #19 ( Findings Based )

Learning Objectives

  • Identifying anatomical landmarks and anomalies through radiographs and pictures

  • Diagnosing various oral and dental conditions during clinical examination based on the information provided

  • Prescription Antibiotics and Analgesics

  • Medical Emergencies

  • Discussion of options (wrong or right), that are part of the released questions in the past. Includes key concepts of Orthodontics and Prosthodontics

  • Easy review as topics are categorized into independent sections

Instructor

Dr.Rahul Monga

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