NBDE Part – II (USA) This exam is the second hurdle after NBDE Part – I in helping you to achieve US dental licensure The NBDE coaching Part II encompasses the clinical subjects of didactic education in dental institutions in USA Study Dentistry in U.S.A •NBDE Part – II : When do I appear for it? •When should I get my transcript evaluated from ECE? •Evaluation is done after BDS and/or MDS? •Making/Editing of Resume/CV; Statement of Purpose. •Getting most effective Reference Letters •Paper Applications to Individual Universities •Direct reporting of NBDE Part – II & TOEFL scores and GPA •Supporting Documents needed along with applications •Personal Interview Preparation •Clinical Exam Preparation •Loan Applications Processing •Student Visa NBDE – USA : frequently asked questions 1. I have completed my BDS but not internship… Am I eligible for NBDE exams ? Ans : No, one must complete the entire BDS course along with compulsory rotatory Internship to be eligible for DDS . 2. 1 have just finished my 2nd year BDS? Can I get admission in to DDS? Ans : Please note for admission in to DDS one needs to complete the BDS degree . But any one who has completed 2nd year of BDS is eligible for Part I exam of NBDE in USA. But official admission can take place only after-completing the BDS degree. 3. What is NBDE part II ? Ans : This exam is conducted by American Dental Association (ADA). NBDE part II exam is conducted through out the year in approx 300 centres in USA / CANADA. This exam is fully computerized with 400 MCQs with no negative marking. 4. I gave one attempt in 2011…. If I pass will I have a second attempt in 2012? Ans : No , Once you pass Part II , there is no scope for reattempting the exam . For admission one preferably needs more than 87 percentile score. The more the score the better it is. 5. Pass fail system in 2010 or 2012? Ans: Pass /fail system is from January 2012 but no reattempt clause is valid from Jan 2010. 6. What is GPA? Ans : GPA is Grand Percentile Aggregate. It is evaluated by ECE which gives educational equivalence for each educational credential. 7. How important is GPA ? Ans: Higher the score, better chances of success. But it plays a significant role if your NBDE scores are less. You can always cover with your low GPA by getting a good percentile in NBDE Part 1 and a good score in TOEFL. 8. How much GPA is considered good? Ans: Anything above 3 Is good. For students with GPA below 2, will need to get good marks in NBDE Part -II and TOEFL. 9. How to apply for DDS after BDS ? Ans: AFTER BDS GET ECE EVALUATION Prepare for NBDE EXAM 1 The DENTPIN (Dental Personal Identification Number) : is a unique personal identifier for applicants & students APPLY TO ADA FOR PART 1 EXAM SCHEDULE TO TAKE THE EXAM TAKE THE EXAM AT A PROMETRIC CENTER GET SCORE REPORTS APPLY TO UNIVERSITIES FOR DDS 10. What all I have to study to prepare for NBDE part II ? Ans: You are supposed to study and prepare for your clinical subjects. 11. How to prepare for NBDE part II? Which books are recommended? Where can I get study material for NBDE part II preparation? Ans: AHEAD Review notes in Endodontics, Conservative Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Oral Diagnosis, Orthodontics, Pedodontics, Dental Public Health & Occupational Safety, Periodontics, Pharmacology, Prosthodontics & Dental Materials. 12. I scored only 80 percentile in NBDE part – II, what can I do? Ans : With score below 85 percentile, getting an admission is very tough. But you can improve your profile by adding few observerships and perceptorship certificates and then going for NBDE part 2 and getting a good score in part 2 13. Do I need to clear both NBDE part I & II for admission into DDS? Ans : Most universities accept only part 1 scores , but for some you need both. You can get admission with only part 1 scores but you need to clear part 2 before your DDS completion. Take This Course Request a Demo