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Integrated National Board Dental Examination, or the INBDE as we call it, is a test designed to integrate the biomedical, clinical, and behavioral sciences and evaluate the dental cognitive skills of international candidates seeking to earn admission into advanced standing programs in the US dental schools. The INBDE became effective on August 1, 2020, and is comparable to the National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) test conducted earlier for attending dental school and gaining licensure in the US. So basically, it\u2019s the same test that international dentists gave earlier in 2 parts called the NBDE 1 and the NBDE 2. Now they are taken collectively and are called the INBDE instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Related Articles:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) formulated this new integrated examination to adapt to the changes in the educational curriculum and instructional methods over the years. The INBDE has the same overall purpose as the earlier NBDE Part 1<\/a> and Part 2, including a similar study syllabus. The main difference is that, unlike the earlier two parts that could be given at different times, the new test needs to be given as one examination all at once for one and a half days. <\/p>\n\n\n The INBDE is designed to be scored as a pass or fail test, and numerical scores are not provided to candidates. Though scores are not given, the exam\u2019s attempt is definitely counted and appears in the final report. It is always better to pass these competitive exams on the first attempt, as candidates with multiple attempts will definitely be at a disadvantage when applying to competitive schools. Most schools do keep in mind the number of attempts needed to clear the exam. Hence, it is good to attempt the test when thoroughly prepared to avoid a failed attempt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Similar to the NBDE part 1 and 2, those candidates who do not manage to clear the exam in the first attempt can retake it. However, certain rules have changed regarding retakes. Candidates are eligible to appear up to 5 attempts for the examination and must wait for a minimum of 90 days between each unsuccessful test attempt and post their third failed attempt; candidates must wait for at least one year before reappearing for the test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n International candidates cannot appear for the INBDE from the comfort of their home country. The INBDE can be taken only in the US and Canada and requires candidates to fly to these countries to take this exam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In this complete guide to the INBDE, we are going to explain the steps which should be taken to register for the INBDE<\/p>\n\n\n\n Candidates who are still in their internship or pursuing dentistry in their home country need to submit a Certificate of eligibility for INBDE with their Deans signature to JCNDE, which is a part of the American Dental Association (ADA). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Graduates do not need to submit a certificate of eligibility to JCNDE and can go ahead with the next step directly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The next step involves creating a dentpin number on the (American Dental Association) ADA website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, the candidates should request a course-by-course evaluation after making a profile on the Educational Credential Evaluators website (ECE). <\/p>\n\n\n\n This step requires certain documents to be submitted to ECE, after which candidates get a grading or a GPA. Candidates should request a copy of the ECE report to be sent to JCNDE. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once JCNDE\/ ADA receives the ECE evaluation, they send a confirmation email to candidates, and now the candidate is eligible to take the INBDE. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A login with dentpin is required, along with a payment of 680 dollars by credit card, and then the exam can be scheduled on the Prometric website.<\/p>\n\n\n The new INBDE is a 500 question test spanning over one and a half days with 360 questions asked on the first day at the Prometric examination center and in the majority consists of case-based questions. The first day has three sessions of 100 questions each and a duration of 1 hour 45 minutes for each session, and the last session has 60 case-based questions to be completed in 1 hour 45 mins. The second day is a half-day exam where 140 questions will be asked in two sessions of 1 hour 45 mins each. Breaks are given between each session. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The syllabus for the exam consists of questions asked in earlier NBDE exams. YEarlier, NBDE Part 1 tested what most dental schools teach in the early part of the curriculum, and part 2 was mainly clinically relevant. Now the exam has all sorts of questions from both parts like case-based along with regular questions comprising of diagnosis and treatment planning including all aspects of diagnosis, assessment, physical evaluation of the structure, appearance and function, underlying conditions, and psychological, social, and behavioral influences to derive an accurate diagnosis as well as safe treatment alternatives for any patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We should discuss the study material in this complete guide to the INBDE otherwise it will not be completed. There is plenty of study material available for candidates to pass the INBDE, such as the Dental Deck, Dental Mastery App, Mosby, Kaplan, Dentin as well the First Aid book. Additionally, there are many helpful files available online and supplementary study material online in the various study groups in social media. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dental decks are available in various formats such as flashcards, booklets, online practice tests, etc. I would highly recommend the Dental Decks as study material, and it is available in both print and online options. Dental decks offer users access to more than 2,700 comprehensive flashcards spanning key study areas tested in the INBDE. Cards are classified into 16 areas of study, allowing users flexibility to break down areas that they are weak at. Additionally, it consists of an oral pathology booklet with 95 oral pathology photos and radiographs. A mobile app for the Dental Decks is going to be launched soon, which should be user-friendly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can access more details from the website: www.dentaldecksINBDE.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The My Dental Mastery App is an INBDE preparation mobile app from the makers of Dental Mastery, and I personally found it very helpful. The best part is that you can access it anytime while traveling, between breaks at work, or even randomly at your leisure. There are useful mnemonics, practice questions, and terminologies sections, which are quite easy to understand. You can do a free trial for a few days and get limited access to know the app and how it works best. It has over 2,000 practice questions and clinical case questions with explanations and photographs etc. the app can be downloaded on the Ipad, phone, computer and is very handy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0You can access the app at www.mydentalm<\/a>aster<\/a>y.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kaplan is another alternative study material available for the INBDE. It includes a question bank, along with test analyses and mock tests. The unique feature is that there is a timed mode to select and simulate the actual exam while answering questions. Additionally, it shows your score report similar to the JCNDEs official scoring blueprint, which is a great feature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can access the question bank at Kaplan\u2019s INBDE question bank or at Kaptest.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n DENTIN\u2019s high yield INBDE study guide has over 2,100 plus exam questions covering all material tested on the INBDE. It includes a fully detailed oral pathology section with 125 plus photos and several hundred questions to fully prepare for the test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It can be accessed at DENTIN\u2019s INBDE at dentin.co<\/a> and also can be downloaded as an online pdf\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Related Articles:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
2. How Does It Differ From The Earlier NBDE? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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4. What If We Fail The INBDE?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Where Can The Exam Be Taken? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. Steps To Register For The INBDE!! <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
a) Certificate Of Eligibility.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
b) Creating A Dentpin Number. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
c) Course By Course Evaluation.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
d) Registration For The INBDE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
e) Payment For The Test<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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8. Questions Asked In INBDE.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
9. Study Material For The INBDE.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
a) Dental Decks <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
b) My Dental Mastery App<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
c) KAPLAN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
d) DENTIN\u2019s INBDE <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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10. Preparation Time Required! <\/h3>\n\n\n\n