This chapter explores dental students' challenges adjusting to a revised multiple short answer exam format and the complexities of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). It highlights the importance of practical support during testing scenarios, focusing on their experiences with rubber dams and floss ligatures amid the high-pressure assessment environment.
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It’s Friday and you’re fitting the last patient’s crown. It is completely shy of the bite – but it looks good. The patient says ‘it feels great! I can hardly feel anything!’
Do you cement it (plant it low?) and let it grow? Is that acceptable?
How about the ‘GABS occlusal philosophy?’
Is ‘centric relation’ full of unicorns and rainbows?
What is an efficient protocol in ‘checking the occlusion’?
Join us in this episode where we discuss some key techniques to help ensure we are managing occlusion as a primary focus when dealing with restorative treatment. This episode is packed with essential tips that are perfect for dental students and professionals alike.