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SAUDI BOARD TRAINING PROGRAM

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Promotion Examination (R1) 2019

Written Examination Format:

A written examination shall consist of one paper with not less than 100 MCQs with a single best answer (one correct answer out of four options).

The exam duration is 2 1/2 hours and will be delivered as a computer

based test when available, otherwise paper and pencil

The examination shall contain type K2 questions (interpretation, analysis,

reasoning and decision making) and type K1 questions (recall and

comprehension).

The examination shall include basic concepts and clinical topics relevant

to the specialty.

Clinical presentation questions include history, clinical finding and patient approach. Diagnosis and investigation questions; include the possible diagnosis and diagnostic methods. Management questions; including treatment and clinical management, either therapeutic or non-therapeutic, and complications of management. Materials and Instruments questions; including material properties, usage, and selection of instruments and equipment used. Health maintenance questions; include health promotion, disease prevention, risk factors assessment, and prognosis.

Passing Score for Promotion Exam: The trainee's performance is assessed in each of the evaluation formulas according to the following scoring system:

Score Less than 50% 50% – 59.4% 60% - 69.4% More than 70%

Description Clear Fail Borderline Fail Borderline Pass Clear Pass

1. To upgrade the trainee from a training level to the next level, She/he

must obtain at least a Borderline Pass in each evaluation form.

2. The program director may recommend to the local supervision committee to request the promotion of the trainee who did not meet the previous promotion requirement according to the following:


A. In case that the trainee gets a borderline Fail result in one of the evaluation forms, the remaining evaluation forms must be passed with Clear Pass in at least one of them.

B. In case that the trainee gets a borderline Fail result in two of the evaluation forms to a maximum, provided they do not fall under the same theme (Knowledge, Attitude, Skills). The remaining evaluation forms must be passed with Clear Pass in at least two of them.

C. The promotion must be approved in this case by the Scientific

Council for the specialization.

Blueprint Outlines

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY EXAMINATION BLUEPRINT R1 SECTION Proportion %

1 Oral Microbiology and Immunology 10

2 Infection Control Guidelines 5

3 Applied Head and Neck Anatomy 5

4 Craniofacial Growth and Development 8

5 Prevention and Anticipatory Guidance 10

6 Child Psychology and Behavior Guidance 10

7 Nitrous Oxide Analgesia/Anxiolysis 5

8 Restorative Dentistry 10

9 Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology 10

10 Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology, Oral

Medicine 10

11 Oral Facial trauma and Pulp Therapy 7

12 Patient safety, and Research 10

Total 100

Note:


Blueprint distributions of the examination may differ up to +/-3% in each category. Suggested References:

Below is a list of references in their current edition that are used for the examination.

1. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s Reference Manual

2. Can MEDS physician Competency framework, Edition 2015, The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

3. Casamassimo, P.S., Fields, H.W., McTigue, D.J., & Nowak, A.J.(2013). Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy Through Adolescence.(5th Edition). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier

4. Dean, McDonald, Avery. (2011). Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent. (9th Edition). Maryland Heights, MO: Mosby Elsevier

5. Andreasen, Bakland, Flores, Andreasen, Andersson. (2011). Traumatic Dental Injuries (3rd Editon). UK: Blackwell Publishing LTD

6. Profit, Fields, & Sarver. (2013). Contemporary Orthodontics. (5th Edition). St. Louis, MO:MosbyElsevier

7. Neville, Damm, Allen, & Bouquot. (2009). Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. (3rd Edition). St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier

Nowak, A.J., & Casamassimo, P.S. (2011). AAPD Handbook (4th Edition). American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

8. Hennekam, Krantz, & Allanson. (2010). Gorlin’s Syndromes of the Head and Neck. (5th Edition). New York, NY: Oxford University Press, Inc

9. Crispian Scully (2010) Medical Problems in Dentistry. (6th Edtion). Churchill Livingstone Elsevie

10. Professionalism and Ethics, Handbook for Residents, Practical guide, Prof. James Ware, Dr. Abdulaziz Fahad Alkaabba, Dr. Ghaiath MA Hussein, Prof. Omar Hasan Kasule, SCFHS, Latest Edition . It can be downloaded from the Saudi Commission's website: http://www.scfhs.org.sa/en/MESPS/TrainingProgs/Edu MatActiv/

11. Essentials of Patient Safety, SCHS, Latest Edition

12. Introduction to clinical Research for residents


13. Assigned Literature Review and crash courses references

Crash Courses:

Outline of each course including suggested reading references given by the provider.

Note: This list is intended for use as a study aid only. SCFHS does not intend the list to imply endorsement of these specific references, nor are the exam questions necessarily taken solely from these sources.

Example Questions EXAMPLE OF K1 QUESTIONS Question 1

What would be the treatment of choice of an eruption cyst in the second molar region of a 2-year-old?

A. Excision B. Incision and drainage C. Antibiotics and analgesics D. Observation

EXAMPLE OF K2 QUESTIONS Question 1

A 3 years old child was presented to your clinic with the following signs and symptoms; Pyrexia, lymphadenopathy of 24-48 hrs. duration, generalized acute gingivitis, ulcers and vesicles on the mucosa. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A. Acute Necrotising Ulcerative Stomatitis B. Acute Herpetic Gingivostomatitis C. Acute Streptococcal Gingivitis D. Acute Candidal Infection



PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY






The examination shall contain type K2 questions (interpretation, analysis, reasoning and decision making) and type K1 questions (recall and comprehension).

The examination shall include basic concepts and clinical topics relevant to the specialty.









D. In case that the trainee gets a borderline Fail result in one of the evaluation forms, the remaining evaluation forms must be passed with Clear Pass in at least one of them.

E. In case that the trainee gets a borderline Fail result in two of the evaluation forms to a maximum, provided they do not fall under the same theme (Knowledge, Attitude, Skills). The remaining evaluation forms must be passed with Clear Pass in at least two of them.

F. The promotion must be approved in this case by the Scientific


Blueprint Outlines


1 Pharmacology 10

2 Dental Biomaterials 20

3 Evidence-Based dentistry/Journal Club 15

4 Prevention and anticipatory Guidance 5

5 Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontics 5

6 Restorative Dentistry 5

7 Oral Facial Trauma and Pulp Therapy 10

8 Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology and Oral

Medicine 5

9 Research and scientific writing 15

10 Patient Safety , Ethics 10

Total 100

Note:


Blueprint distributions of the examination may differ up to +/-3% in each category. Suggested References:

















Crash Courses:



Example Questions EXAMPLE OF K1 QUESTIONS Question 1 Which is the most common complication of local anesthetic injections in children receiving dental care?

A. Disorientation B. Loss of consciousness C. Seizure D. Soft tissue injury

EXAMPLE OF K2 QUESTIONS Question 1 Which of the following is the best way to manage this clinical case provided no symptoms of pain (see image)?

A. Humphrey appliance

B. Watch for self-correction

C. Place a separator or a brass wire under the contact

D. Extract the E and place upper TPA when the first molar erupt



PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY






The examination shall contain type K2 questions (interpretation, analysis, reasoning and decision making) and type K1 questions (recall and comprehension).

The examination shall include basic concepts and clinical topics relevant to the specialty.









G. In case that the trainee gets a borderline Fail result in one of the evaluation forms, the remaining evaluation forms must be passed with Clear Pass in at least one of them.

H. In case that the trainee gets a borderline Fail result in two of the evaluation forms to a maximum, provided they do not fall under the same theme (Knowledge, Attitude, Skills). The remaining evaluation forms must be passed with Clear Pass in at least two of them.

I. The promotion must be approved in this case by the Scientific


Blueprint Outlines


1 Public Health 15

2 Evidence based/Journal club Articles 20

3 Prevention and Anticipatory Guidance 5

4 Moderate Sedation 15

5 Pharmacology 10

6 Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology, Oral

Medicine 5

7 Oral Facial Trauma and Pulp Therapy 10

8 Special Healthcare Needs 10

9 Research, Patient Safety and Ethics 10

Total 100%

Note: Blueprint distributions of the examination may differ up to +/-3% in each category.


Suggested References:

















Crash Courses:



Example Questions EXAMPLE OF K1 QUESTIONS Question 1 How does Midazolam exert its clinical effects?

A. Opioid receptor agonist B. Selective Alpha-2 agonist C. N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor

D. Gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor EXAMPLE OF K2 QUESTIONS Question 1 A 9-years-old boy presented into the clinic with his parent for an initial dental exam. Extraorally the patient was found to have symmetrical down slanting palpebral fissures, possible palatal cleft, auricular variations, micrognathia, microcia, hatchet-like nose, lid coloboma . Which of the following conditions is the most likely diagnosis?

A. Treacher Collins syndrome B. CHARGE Syndrome C. Turner Syndrome D. Noonan syndrome

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