Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge

Exam at a glance

Questions

200

Duration

240 minutes

Pass mark

75 %

Sections

200 single-answer MCQs in two parts of 2 hours · Scaled score, 75 to pass, up to three attempts · Then ACJ and NDECC

Exam type

Written

Language

English

Authority

NDEB

Curriculum

Built from the question bank and updated automatically when new questions are added. 10 modules · 294 questions · Last updated: 30 October 2026

1. 01Oral diagnosis, radiology and treatment planning47 questions · 16 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: tooth types, primary and permanent teeth
   • Foundations: nerve supply of the teeth and the inferior alveolar nerve block
   • Foundations: intraoral radiographs and the panoramic view

   Sample question

   Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

   An adult with low caries risk, no restorations of concern and healthy periodontium is a new patient. Which radiographic approach is most appropriate?

   AA full-mouth series of periapicals repeated at every annual visitBBitewings based on clinical findings and riskCNo radiographs at any timeDA cone beam CT scan of both arches

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

   MarkCheck answer
2. 02Endodontics and dental trauma24 questions · 8.2 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: caries, pulpitis and apical disease
   • Foundations: root canal anatomy and treatment principles
   • Foundations: access cavities, canal configurations and working length
   • Foundations: obturation, root-end surgery and the cracked tooth

   Sample question

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   Which irrigant dissolves organic tissue and is the primary irrigant in root canal treatment?

   ASodium hypochloriteBSaline solutionCEDTA 17 %DLocal anesthetic solution

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

   MarkCheck answer
3. 03Ethics, jurisprudence, infection control and public health23 questions · 7.8 % of the bank

   Sample question

   Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

   How are surgical forceps used for extractions classified for reprocessing?

   ANon-critical items requiring cleaning onlyBSemi-critical items needing low-level disinfectionCCritical items requiring sterilizationDSingle-use items that cannot be reprocessed

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

   MarkCheck answer
4. 04Oral pathology and oral medicine28 questions · 9.5 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: extraction forceps and impacted third molars
   • Foundations: spread of odontogenic infection and dry socket
   • Foundations: mandibular fractures, the TMJ and oral mucosal lesions

   Sample question

   Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

   A 23-year-old has a painful shallow round ulcer with a yellow base and red halo on the labial mucosa that recurs several times a year. What is the most likely diagnosis?

   ARecurrent intraoral herpesBMinor recurrent aphthous ulcerCSquamous cell carcinomaDTraumatic ulcerative granuloma

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

   MarkCheck answer
5. 05Pediatric dentistry, growth and orthodontics23 questions · 7.8 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: dental trauma and pulp therapy in children
   • Foundations: space maintainers and fissure sealants
   • Foundations: Angle classification and cephalometric analysis
   • Foundations: tooth movement and orthodontic appliances
   • Foundations: facial growth and retention

   Sample question

   Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

   How much fluoride toothpaste is recommended for a 2-year-old at risk of caries?

   AA full brush lengthBA rice-grain sized smearCNo toothpaste until age 6DA pea-sized amount

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

   MarkCheck answer
6. 06Periodontics30 questions · 10.2 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: anatomy of the tooth and periodontium
   • Foundations: periodontal health and periodontitis
   • Foundations: patterns of bone loss around teeth and implants
   • Foundations: subgingival instrumentation and access flap surgery
7. 07Pharmacology, medical emergencies and medically complex patients28 questions · 9.5 % of the bank
8. 08Prosthodontics and implants30 questions · 10.2 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: bridges and post-retained crowns
   • Foundations: complete and partial dentures and implant components
9. 09Restorative dentistry, cariology and dental materials36 questions · 12.2 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: tooth surfaces, cavity classes and minimal intervention
   • Foundations: direct restorative materials
   • Foundations: matrix bands and rubber dam isolation
10. 10Oral surgery, local anesthesia and pain control25 questions · 8.5 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: extraction forceps and impacted third molars
    • Foundations: spread of odontogenic infection and dry socket
    • Foundations: mandibular fractures, the TMJ and oral mucosal lesions
    • Foundations: tooth types, primary and permanent teeth
    • Foundations: nerve supply of the teeth and the inferior alveolar nerve block
    • Foundations: intraoral radiographs and the panoramic view

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