Dental material is a subject that forms the basis of other dental subjects and thus, must be thoroughly prepared to quickly cover some topics of other subjects as well for MDS entrance exams. Being an uninteresting and volatile subject, it may be stressful to prepare this subject as it needs lots of memorization.
As this subject can be correlated with conservative dentistry and prosthodontics, thus, some of the topics that you might have covered in former subject will be revised here whereas preparing this subject will assist you in the preparation of prosthodontics more efficiently. Moreover, to cover the syllabus of Dental Materials in nick of the time, you need a selective study approach and strategy.
Thus, PrepLadder will cast light upon the tips for systematic preparation and the important topics that should not be missed while preparing this subject.
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Tips to Prepare:
- Prepare notes and flash cards for quick review before the exam
- Revise the notes regularly to enhance memory
- Take subject-wise mock tests to validate your preparation
- Stay committed and motivated
Also Read: Ten steps to crack NEET MDS
Important topics to be prepared in Dental Materials:
TOPIC |
SUB-TOPIC |
GENERAL CLASSES AND PROPERTIES OF DENTAL MATERIALS |
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IMPRESSION MATERIALS |
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GYPSUM PRODUCTS |
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DENTURE BASED RESINS |
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ACID ETCHING AND COMPOSITES |
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DENTAL CEMENTS
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DENTAL WAXES |
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METALLURGY |
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DENTAL AMALGAM |
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CASTING AND INVESTMENT PROCEDURES |
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DENTAL CERAMICS |
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Reference BOOKS:
- Phillips' Science Of Dental Materials
- Craig's Restorative Dental Materials
- Sturdevant's Art And Science Of Operative Dentistry
We hope your preparation for MDS entrance exams is in full swing and this blog will further assist you in preparing this subject meticulously.
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