Let me take you back to my first shot at the clinical skills exam.
I walked in confident. Tools prepped. Steps memorized.
Started my first task... and got way too caught up in making it perfect.
I mean flawless. Every detail. Every angle. Picture-perfect dentistry.
I was in my zone... until I wasnβt.
Time was up.
I hadnβt even finished.
No warning. No βwrap it up.β Justβ
Session over. Tools down.
And with that, my attempt? Done.
Hereβs the painful part:
I knew exactly what to do. I had the skills.
But I let the clock beat me.
And in the NDECC, thatβs all it takes.
It hit me hardβbut it also taught me something huge:
Being technically good isnβt enough.
You have to be good when it countsβ
Under pressure, under time, and without do-overs.
So before my second attempt, I got serious:
Every practice session? Timed.
Every drill? Under exam conditionsβnoise, nerves, and all.
Focus? On efficiency and execution, not perfection.
Round two? I passed.
Because I didnβt just practice the proceduresβ
I practiced performing them under pressure.
If you're prepping for NDECC Clinical Day:
Use a timer. Every single time.
Simulate exam stressβyes, even that annoying background noise.
Track your pace like your license depends on it (because it kinda does).
Learn when to move onβeven if itβs not βperfect.β
Time management isnβt optionalβitβs part of the exam.
Master it early.
So you donβt have to learn the hard way like I did.
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An Overview
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FREE PREVIEWRoot Canal Explanation to an Anxious Patient
FREE PREVIEWTooth Extraction in a Patient on Blood Thinners
Managing a Complaint About Pain After a Filling
Explaining Full Mouth Extractions
Getting Consent for Removing Wisdom Teeth
Pediatric Consent β Extracting a Decayed Tooth
Patient Refusing Recommended Treatment
Explaining Crown Preparation to a Patient
Explaining the Need for Full Dentures to an Elderly Patient
Explaining Fluoride Treatment to a Concerned Parent
Describing an Implant Procedure to a Smoker
Consent for a Panoramic Radiograph in a Pregnant Patient
Explaining the Risks and Benefits of Local Anaesthesia
Talking Through a Bitewing X-Ray with a Nervous Child
Calming an Anxious Adult Before Scaling
Managing a Dental-Phobic Child with a Cavity
Patient with Past Traumatic Dental Experience
Telling a Patient They Have Oral Cancer Suspicion
Nervous Patient Requiring Multiple Extractions
Anxiety in a Special Needs Patient
Diagnosing Advanced Periodontal Disease
Discussing Failed Root Canal and Need for Extraction
Explaining Irreversible Pulpitis in a Childβs Tooth
Dental Situational Judgement Review - 100 Mock Questions & Scenarios ( This book is also available on Amazon )
Instructions
NDECC & Situational Judgement: Video Orientation
FREE PREVIEWThe NDECC Blue Print & Situational Judgement
Infection Control In General Dentistry: Part I: Following Protocols
Infection Control In General Dentistry: Part II: Following Protocols
Infection Control In General Dentistry: Part III: Following Protocols
Infection Control In General Dentistry: Part IV:Following Protocols
Infection Control In General Dentistry: Part V: Following Protocols
Understanding Criteriaβs Evaluating Your Response
History Taking : Assessing & Managing Patients Needs
Caries Risk Assessment: Gather Data/ Manage Needs
Periodontal Risk Assessment : Gather Data/ Manage Needs
FREE PREVIEWStandards Of Informed Consent: Ethical Dilemmas
Characteristics Of A Consent: Ethical Dilemmas
Caries Prevention: Health Promotion
Oral Hygiene Instructions: Health Promotion
Patient On Anti-Coagulants: Managing Patientβs Need
Tooth Replacement: Discussing & Planning Treatment
Dental Management In A Diabetic: Managing Patientβs Needs
Preventing Infective Endocarditis: Managing Patientβs Needs
Dental Management In Angina: Managing Patientβs Needs
Dry Socket Management: Establish Diagnosis/Managing Needs
Complex Situation: Part 1
Complex Situation: Part 2
Managing Periodontitis: Establish Diagnosis/Sequencing Treatment
Replacement Of Amalgam With Composites: Evidence Based Decision
Patient On Biphosphonates: Managing Patient Needs
Patient Undergoing Radiotherapy/Chemotherapy : Part I
Patient Undergoing Radiotherapy/Chemotherapy : Part II
Fluoride Applications: Assess Caries Risk/Manage Needs
Radiography Concerns Of Patient: Ethical Dilemma/Measures To Prevent Oral Disease
Child Anxiety Management: Social Determinant Of Health
Periapical Abscess: Establish Diagnosis/Plan Treatment
TMJ Disorders: Establish Diagnosis/Discuss Treatment
Oral Care Instructions: Health Promotion
Oral Facial Pain : Establish Diagnosis/Plan Treatment
Denture Insertion & Care: Manage Needs/Post-Op Instructions
Extraction: Informed Consent & Post Op. Care
Endo: Informed Consent & Post Op. Care
Diet Planning : Promoting Health
Discoloured Teeth Management: Part I
Discoloured Teeth Management: Part II
Conscious Sedation/IV/Oral/NitrousOxide-Oxygen: Managing Needs & Considerations
Un-Erupted/Impacted Canine : Treatment Goals & Management
Denture Induced Hyperplasia: Management
Attrition, Abrasion, Abfraction, Erosion: Treatment Objectives & Management
Gingival Recession: Communicating Significance & Management
Pericoronitis: Establish Diagnosis & Sequence Treatment
Swelling (Periapical & Periodontal) : Investigations & Management
Dental Management In Hypertension
Implant Maintenance I :Develop Problem List & Manage Needs
Implant Maintenance II: Diagnosing Problems & Home Care Instructions
Pregnant Patient : Needs, Management & Advise
Teeth Trauma I: Guidelines
Teeth Trauma II: Types, Investigations, Management & Advise
Un-erupted Maxillary Incisors: Establish Diagnosis & Management
Burning Mouth Syndrome: Diagnosis & Management
Oro-Antral Fistula : Establish Diagnosis & Management
Root Displaced Into Sinus: Prevention & Management
Mobile Teeth: Investigations & Management
Periodontal Abscess: Establish Diagnosis & Management
Apthous Ulcers: Investigation, Management & Advice
Angular Cheilitis: Establish Diagnosis & Management
Rapidly Progressing Periodontitis: Establish Diagnosis & Management
Dry Mouth: Establish Diagnosis & Management
Acute Ulcerative Gingivitis: Establish Diagnosis & Management
Advising To Quit Smoking : Health Promotion
Difficult Patient Management
Social Media: Risks & Recommendations
Cultural Competence
How To Write A Referral?
Armamentarium: Keep clutter out of your way. Establishes what equipment is enough to complete the tasks. Limits your unnecessary spending.
Requirements: Get a deeper insight into the 'Protocol' and 'Criterias'. Learn to 'Code' , so that you can easily remember them.
Procedure: Learn to follow through without skipping any important steps.
Mistakes: Learn to anticipate, so you can prevent them.
Preventions & Corrections: Increase your confidence by knowing that you can handle whatever comes your way.
Self Evaluation: Save your valuable time by correcting mistakes that you can identify on your own.
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