The situational judgement component in NDECC exam assesses judgement required for solving problems in dental office relatedΒ situations. Our course includes content that will prepare you for the following:
Patient-Centered Care
Examples: Assess caries risk, Manage patientsβ needs, Gather data, Develop a problem list, Establish diagnoses,Β Sequence treatment, Plan treatment, Maintain records
Professionalism
Examples: Respond to ethical dilemmas, Manage referrals, Use social media appropriately
Communication and Collaboration
Examples: Maintain privacy, Maintain records, Write a referral, Write a lab prescription, Discuss treatment,Β Document informed consent, Demonstrate cultural competence, Interact with staff , Give post-op instructions
Practice and Information Management
Examples: Manage patient records, Follow protocols, Make evidence-based decisions
Health Promotion
Examples: Demonstrate an understanding for social determinants ofΒ health, Promote access to care for all individuals, Promote measuresΒ to prevent oralΒ disease/injury, Advocate for patients