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Books to help dentists and students prepare for
national dental board examinations
and the Dental Admissions Test (DAT)

To find other test preparation books, see the following pages:
For Hygiene Board Exam preparation - see the Dental Hygiene section. Hygiene Board Exam helps are highlighted.
For Dental Assisting National Board exam (DANB) preparation, see the Dental Assisting section. DANB helps are highlighted.
For preparation for the accreditation examination of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, see the Cosmetic Dentistry section.


The Complete Pre-Dental Guide to Modern Dentistry 

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The Complete Pre-Dental Guide to Modern Dentistry
by John Syrbu
ISBN: 148206099X  Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 2 edition (May 2, 2013)
$15.24 Paperback, 128 pages

Book Description:
An innovative and visual approach to understanding basic dental concepts and procedures!

The Complete Pre-Dental Guide to Modern Dentistry provides practical information for students interested in dentistry and prospective dental students. Introductory chapters review career aspects and opportunities in dentistry as well as basic dental anatomy and terminology. Subsequent chapters use this information to expand on various branches of dentistry and procedures performed by general practitioners and dental specialists. While other books focus on getting into dental school, The Complete Pre-Dental Guide to Modern Dentistry reviews important concepts and offers a foundation of dental knowledge no student should be without!


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Dental Admission Test (DAT) Computerized Sample Tests and Guide, Top Score Pro for the DAT
by ScholarWare.com
ISBN: 0967275709  Apr., 1999
$89.99  CD-ROM
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This CD-ROM is designed to help you prepare for and score well on the Dental Admission Test. THIS PRODUCT IS TIME SENSITIVE, AND ONLY GUARANTEED TO WORK FOR 6-7 MONTHS FROM PURCHASE DATE. Its use can be extended—see ScholarWare's extension policy at www.scholarware.com.

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First Aid for the NBDE Part I, Third Edition
by Derek M. Steinbacher and Steven R. Sierakowski
ISBN: 0071769048  Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 3 edition (August 3, 2012)
$58.10 (Prices may vary) Softcover 720 pages
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One-stop NBDE preparation -- written by students who aced the exam
First Aid for the NBDE Part 1, 3e is a concise review for the exam, containing hundreds of high-yield facts and mnemonics, and more than 200 photos and illustrations. The book offers what-to-study guidance for the most frequently tested topics in anatomic sciences, biochemistry and physiology, microbiology and pathology, and dental anatomy and occlusion. Readers will also find confidence-building, performance-enhancing test-taking strategies.

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First Aid for the NBDE Part II
by Jason E. Portnof, Timothy Leung, and Tao Le
ISBN: 0071482539  Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical, Dec. 2007
$58.45  Softcover 432 pages
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Book Description:
The new “bible” for NBDE Part I preparation! This is the only high-yield but comprehensive review of topics examined on the National Board Dental Exam (NBDE) Part I—written by dental students for dental students. It includes 200 black-and-white plus 8 pages of four-color images likely to be tested on the exam. Also includes information and advice about sitting for the exam itself.

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How to Get into the Right Dental School (How to Get into Series)
by Carla S. Rogers
ISBN: 0844264547  Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books, Dec. 1998
$10.17   160 pages Paperback

Book Description:
This book discusses school requirements, the Dental Admissions Tests (DAT), application process, how to prepare for the application interview, budgeting during school, dental career choices & specialties, residency programs.

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Barron's DAT: Dental Admissions Test
by Richard A. Lehman
ISBN: 0764193848  Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 2 edition (July 1, 2009)
$21.05 (Prices may vary)  512 pages Paperback

Description of Book
Updated and supplemented with a brand-new CD-ROM, this manual prepares dental school applicants across the United States and Canada to pass the required admissions test. The book opens with an overview of the DAT that includes test-taking advice, followed by a description of dental education and the practice of dentistry. A review of all DAT test topics is presented. They include general surveys of biology, chemistry, and organic chemistry, as well as testing for perceptual ability, reading comprehension, and quantitative reasoning. Two full-length model DATs complete this manual and come with all questions answered and explained. The DAT is a computerized test, and this book's bonus CD-ROM presents two additional model DATs that simulate actual test-taking conditions. They come with automatic scoring.


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Kaplan DAT Eighth Edition  by Kaplan
ISBN:978-1609780876  Publisher: Kaplan Publishing; Eighth edition (May 1, 2012)

$43.64 (Prices may vary)   832 pages Paperback

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Book Info
This is an excellent review for those preparing for the DAT. Includes all topics and reviews all subjects that you will encounter the DAT. The book includes free online access to a full-length practice DAT in addition to the one in the text. It also includes Kaplan's PAT (Perceptual Ability Test).

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McGraw-Hill's DAT with CD-ROM (Mcgraw-Hill Test Prep)
by Thomas Evangelist, Wendy Hanks
ISBN: 0071787976  Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (October 2, 2012)
$27.34 Paperback, 544 pages

Book Description:
We've put all of our proven expertise into McGraw- Hill's DAT to make sure you're ready for this difficult exam. This book gives you essential skill-building techniques and strategies developed by a team of expert test-prep tutors. Their practical experience and expert coaching will help you master every question type. You'll get all the facts about the exam, hundreds of helpful illustrations, and three full-length practice tests. McGraw-Hill's DAT guides you step-by-step through your preparation program--and gives you the tools you need to succeed.



Master Dentistry by Paul Coulthard, PhD and Peter Heasman
ISBN: 0443074968  Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, Jan 2004
$77.85 (Prices may vary) for volume 1 separately
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The set is 668 pages, 317 illus  Softcover
$91.95 for the two-volume set
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Book Description:
This book can help you prepare for the National Dental Board examinations. But see Mosby's Review, parts I & II below for our most popular NBDE preparation texts.

Master Dentistry offers in two volumes (Volume 1: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Radiology, Pathology and Oral Medicine and Volume 2: Restorative Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics) the essential core of knowledge for final boards and similar exams, and will also be useful for MFDS candidates. In a concise format, it covers all the important topics in clinical dentistry. Questions with full answers allow you to asses your progress by self-testing.

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Master Dentistry: Volume 1: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Radiology, Pathology and Oral Medicine, 2nd Edition
BBy Paul Coulthard, BDS, MFGDP, MDS, FDSRCS, PhD, Keith Horner, BChD, MSc, PhD, FDSRCPS, FRCR, DDR, Philip Sloan, BDS, PhD, FRCPath, FRSRCS and Elizabeth D. Theaker, BDS, BSc, MSc, MPhil
ISBN: 0443068968  Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 2 edition (August 1, 2008)
$51.00  280 pages  Paperback
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Description:
MASTER DENTISTRY is designed as a revision guide for dental students and offers the "curriculum essentials" in an easy-to-digest format. Each section is fully illustrated throughout and is supported by extensive self-assessment questions which allow the reader to assess their own knowledge of the topic and perfect their exam techniques. Now in color, this second edition addresses oral and maxillofacial surgery, radiology, pathology and oral medicine and is perfect for both undergraduate students and post-graduates preparing for the MFDS or international equivalents.

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Master Dentistry: Volume 2: Restorative Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, 2nd Edition
By Peter Heasman, BDS, MDS, FDSRCPS, DRDRCS, PhD
ISBN: 044306895X  Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 2 edition (August 6, 2008)
$51.00  376 pages  Paperback
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MASTER DENTISTRY is designed as a revision guide for dental students and offers the "curriculum essentials" in an easy format. Each section is fully illustrated and is supported by extensive self-assessment questions which allow the reader to assess their own knowledge of the topic and perfect their exam techniques. Now in color, this second edition addresses the restorative, pediatric and orthodontics aspects of dentistry and is perfect for both undergraduate students and post-graduates preparing for the MFDS or international equivalents.

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Master Dentistry - Two Volume Package, 2nd Edition
by Paul Coulthard, BDS, MFGDP, MDS, FDSRCS, PhD, Peter Heasman, BDS, MDS, FDSRCPS, DRDRCS, PhD, Keith Horner, BChD, MSc, PhD, FDSRCPS, FRCR, DDR, Philip Sloan, BDS, PhD, FRCPath, FRSRCS and Elizabeth D. Theaker, BDS, BSc, MSc, MPhil
ISBN: 0702033219  Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 2 edition (August 6, 2008)
$89.90  Paperback
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The MASTER DENTISTRY books are designed as revision guides for dental students and deliver the "curriculum essentials" in an easy-to-digest format. Each section is fully illustrated throughout and supported by extensive self-assessment questions which allow the reader to assess their own knowledge of the topic and perfect their exam techniques.

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Mosby's Review for the NBDE, Part I
ISBN: 0323025641  Publisher: Mosby, July 2006
$55.75  Softcover, 403 pages.
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This book, and the companion volume for Part II, are by far our best-selling books for NBDE preparation.

Description:
This complete exam review provides crucial, current information on each of the basic sciences addressed in Part I of the National Board Dental Examination (NBDE), including Anatomic Sciences, Biochemistry and Physiology, Microbiology and Pathology, and Dental Anatomy and Occlusion. Written by recognized authorities in their fields, material is presented in a concise, convenient outline format. Content is arranged according to the specifications of the NBDE, and supported by informative examples and illustrations.

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Mosby's Review for the NBDE, Part II
ISBN: 032302565X  Publisher: Mosby, April 2007
$55.75  Softcover, 448 pages.

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Mosby's Review for the NBDE, Part II is the perfect study companion for dental students who have passed Part I of the National Dental Board Exam and are preparing for Part II. This complete exam review provides crucial, current information on each of the major disciplines covered in Part II of the NBDE, including Endodontics, Operative Dentistry, Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery & Pain Control, Oral Diagnosis, Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry, Patient Management, Periodontics, Pharmacology, and Prosthodontics. Material is presented in a concise, convenient outline format and arranged according to the specifications of the NBDE, utilizing detailed content points and supported by informative examples and illustrations.

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National Dental Boards (Admission Test Series , Part I)
by Jack Rudman
ISBN: 083736955X  Publisher: National Learning Corporation, January 2004
$53.95  Spiral-bound  160 pages.
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This is a review book to help you prepare for the National Dental Board Examinations. It contains sample questions from past dental boards.

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National Dental Boards (Admission Test Series , Part II)
by Jack Rudman
ISBN: 0837369568  Publisher: National Learning Corporation, Oct. 1991
$59.95  Spiral-bound
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This book contains sample questions and helps for preparing for Part II of the National Dental Board Exams.

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New Rudman's Questions and Answers on the NDB National Dental Boards (Admission Test Series, Part I and Part II)
by Jack Rudman
ISBN: 0837350360  Publisher: National Learning Corporation, July 1985
$89.95  Spiral-bound
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This book is a combination of the above two, covering both parts I and II. It gets mixed reviews. Some say it is out of date, and some say it's great for cramming. Check the reviews on the above two volumes for information.

 


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An Outline of Oral Surgery Parts I & II  by G R Seward, M Harris, D A McGowan, H C Killey & L W Kay
ISBN 0723610614  Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Medical, Jan. 1998
$90.45 (Prices may vary)  281 pages Paperback  This book is also listed on the Oral Surgery page.
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Synopsis
This reference is intended for all students preparing for undergraduate final examinations in oral surgery or the oral surgery sections of National Dental Boards.

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Review of Basic Science and Clinical Dentistry: Basic Science
by Marvin W. Reed, Victor M. Coury, and Jack E. Wells
ISBN: 1550092006  Publisher: BC Decker, Nov. 2001
$38.00 (Prices may vary) 375 pages Paperback
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Book Description:
This book provides a systemic review of all areas of dentistry in the format of information review, pictures, exercise questions and answer keys. It is a helpful supplemental study guide for dental students. There are two volumes: volume 1 reviews basic science including anatomic sciences, biochem/physiology, micro/path, and dental anatomy.


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Review of Basic Science and Clinical Dentistry: Clinical Dentistry
by Jack E. Wells, Marvin W. Reed, and Victor M. Coury
ISBN: 1550092022  Publisher: BC Decker, Nov. 2001
$19.87 (Prices may vary) 466 pages Paperback
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Book Description:
This is the companion volume to the text just listed above. This is Volume 2, and it reviews clinical dentistry including biomaterials, operative, community dentistry, prosthodontics, ortho, endo, period, oral path/oral med, radiology, pharmacology, and behavioral dentistry.


 

 

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