Free INBDE Exam Prep
Integrated National Board Dental Examination
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Foundation SciencesYou are here
Master anatomic sciences, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, pathology, and pharmacology. These underpin all clinical questions and comprise the Foundation Knowledge areas (20% of exam).
Clinical Dental Sciences
Study restorative dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, and pediatric dentistry. Focus on diagnosis, treatment planning, and management — the largest portion of the exam (70%).
Practice, Ethics & Patient Safety
Review infection control, radiation safety, evidence-based dentistry, ethics, HIPAA, and public health principles (10% of exam).
Practice Exams & Case-Based Review
Complete full-length practice exams and case-based question sets. Build stamina for the 2-day, 500-question format. Review weak areas systematically.
Can You Take the INBDE Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Dean certification of preparedness (for current students)
- •DENTPIN registration through the ADA
- •Valid government-issued photo ID required
- •International graduates must have credentials evaluated by ECE and pay additional $435 processing fee
- •Must pass within 5 years or 5 attempts (whichever comes first)
INBDE Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
3-6 months typical (while in dental school)
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
60-day waiting period between attempts. Maximum 4 attempts in a 12-month period. Must pass within 5 years of first attempt or 5 total attempts, whichever comes first.
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What You'll Study
21 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: INBDE Exam Structure & Test Specifications
2 sections
Chapter 2: Foundation Knowledge — Anatomic Sciences & Development
3 sections
Chapter 3: Foundation Knowledge — Biochemistry, Physiology & Physical Sciences
2 sections
Chapter 4: Foundation Knowledge — Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology
2 sections
Chapter 5: Foundation Knowledge — Pharmacology
2 sections
Chapter 6: Foundation Knowledge — Dental Anatomy, Occlusion & Materials
2 sections
Chapter 7: Patient Evaluation & Data Gathering
4 sections
Chapter 8: Diagnostic Imaging
4 sections
Chapter 9: Diagnostic Reasoning & Systemic Assessment
4 sections
Chapter 10: Oral Pathology & Mucosal Disease
2 sections
Chapter 11: Treatment Planning, Prognosis & Communication
6 sections
Chapter 12: Medical & Dental Emergencies
2 sections
Chapter 13: Caries, Operative & Esthetic Dentistry
3 sections
Chapter 14: Endodontics
2 sections
Chapter 15: Periodontics & Implantology
4 sections
Chapter 16: Prosthodontics & Laboratory Communication
4 sections
Chapter 17: Pain Control, Anesthesia & Oral Surgery
3 sections
Chapter 18: Occlusion, TMD & Orthodontics
3 sections
Chapter 19: Pediatric, Special Care & Vulnerable Patients
5 sections
Chapter 20: Practice Management, Safety Systems & Informatics
8 sections
Chapter 21: Ethics, Jurisprudence, Evidence & Public Health
6 sections
INBDE Exam Details
Integrated National Board Dental Examination
Administered by JCNDE (Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official JCNDE (Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations) content outline
Patient assessment, radiographic interpretation, treatment sequencing, prognosis determination, risk assessment
Restorative, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, preventive dentistry
Ethics, infection control, radiation safety, evidence-based dentistry, public health, HIPAA, patient safety
Anatomic sciences, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology
Dental anatomy, occlusion, dental materials, biomechanics
What's Included
21 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
Practice Quizzes
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What's Next After the INBDE?
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