🗂️ WEEKLY CHECKLIST — 12-WEEK INBDE PLAN (International Dentist)

WEEK 1 – Oral Pathology

Watch Mental Dental Oral Pathology videos
Review pathology slide decks
Bootcamp: 30–50 pathology questions/day
Dental Mastery: 20–30 questions/day
Anki review daily (20–40 minutes)
Create differential diagnosis chart
Review “red & white lesions” list
Practice radiographic lesion identification

WEEK 2 – Radiology + Anatomy

Mental Dental Radiology videos
Bootcamp: 40–60 radiology/anatomy questions/day
Dental Mastery: 25 mixed Qs
Anki daily
Study CBCT fundamentals
Review normal anatomy landmarks
Review errors in radiographs + interpretation
Make anatomy flash sheets (CNs, muscles, spaces)

WEEK 3 – Pharmacology

Mental Dental Pharm videos
Review Tufts Pharm handout
Bootcamp: 40–70 pharm questions/day
Dental Mastery pharm Qs
Anki heavy review
Make drug emergency chart (epi, nitro, O2, albuterol)
Make contraindications chart (pregnancy, asthma, warfarin, bisphosphonates)

WEEK 4 – Microbiology & Immunology

Mental Dental Micro videos
First Aid Micro quick notes
Bootcamp micro/immuno sets
BoardVitals micro cases
Anki daily
Review sterilization & disinfection protocols
Review immune responses & hypersensitivity types

WEEK 5 – Periodontics

Mental Dental Perio videos
Bootcamp perio questions (50–75/day)
Dental Mastery perio set
Review staging/grading
Learn perio surgeries + indications
Review perio–endo lesions
Create perio quick-reference sheet

WEEK 6 – Endodontics

Mental Dental Endo videos
AAE Trauma Guidelines (memorize)
Bootcamp endo Qs (40–70/day)
Dental Mastery endo Qs
Review pulp testing interpretations
Review apical diagnoses
Create trauma flowchart (avulsion, intrusion, fractures)

WEEK 7 – Operative, Cariology, Dental Materials

Mental Dental operative videos
Review GV Black classifications
Review adhesives & fluoride
Bootcamp operative/cariology Qs (50+/day)
Dental Mastery restorative Qs
Compare materials (GI vs RMGI vs composite vs amalgam)

WEEK 8 – Prosthodontics + Oral Surgery

Mental Dental Prosth & OS
Bootcamp prosth/OS Qs
BoardVitals OS cases
Review RPD design basics
Review crown, FPD, implant principles
Medical emergency protocols
Create sedation + emergency drug sheet

WEEK 9 – Ethics & Patient Management

Mental Dental ethics
ADA Code of Ethics
Bootcamp ethics bank (complete all)
Dental Mastery ethics cases
BoardVitals case-based ethics
Create “Ethics Must-Know” checklist
Review legal reporting rules (abuse, confidentiality, consent)

WEEK 10 – Mock Exam + Targeted Review

Full Bootcamp mock exam
Review ALL incorrect questions
Rewatch weak-topic videos
Redo Bootcamp sets for weak subjects
Update Anki deck with missing info

WEEK 11 – Testlets (Day 2 Simulation Week)

Bootcamp testlets (3–4 full sets)
BoardVitals case sets
Review CBCTs, panos, perio charts
Practice time management for testlets
Review rationales
Make “Testlet reasoning” cheat sheet

WEEK 12 – Final Review & Exam Readiness

Bootcamp mock exam #2
Review all missed questions
Heavy pharm + path + ethics review
1 testlet/day (light)
Rewatch high-yield Mental Dental summaries
Light review in last 24 hours (no Q-bank)
Prepare exam-day checklist

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📅 2. DAILY CALENDAR TEMPLATE (Printable)

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Use this template for each day of the 12 weeks to stay consistent.

🗓️ DAILY STUDY TEMPLATE (2–4 Hours/Day)

✔ SECTION 1 — Warm-Up (10–15 min)

Review Anki cards
Quick review of yesterday’s mistakes

✔ SECTION 2 — Video Learning (30–60 min)

Topic of the day: ___________________________

Watch Mental Dental video(s)
Take notes / screenshot key slides

✔ SECTION 3 — Bootcamp Q-Bank (60–90 min)

Topic: _________________________
Goal: ___ questions

Complete questions
Read explanations
Flag weak topics

✔ SECTION 4 — Dental Mastery App (15–20 min)

Quick mixed practice (20–30 questions)
Review incorrect answers

✔ SECTION 5 — Reinforcement (10–20 min)

Choose one:

Update Anki deck
Sketch diagrams / mind maps
Review summary sheets
Rewatch short high-yield videos

✔ SECTION 6 — End-of-Day Self-Check (5 min)

What did I learn today?
What confused me?
What topic needs review tomorrow?

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📘 BONUS: WEEKLY CALENDAR OVERVIEW

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You can copy/paste this into a planner:

WEEKLY CALENDAR TEMPLATE

Monday

Topic focus: ___________________

Video: ___________
Bootcamp Qs: ______
Mastery Qs: ______
Anki: ___ min

Tuesday

Topic focus: ___________________

Video: ___________
Bootcamp Qs: ______
Mastery Qs: ______
Notes / review

Wednesday

Topic: __________________

Heavy Q-bank day
BoardVitals cases (optional)
Anki review

Thursday

Topic: __________________

Video + practice
Ethics or pharm refresh

Friday

Topic: __________________

Bootcamp Qs
Dental Mastery
Light review

Saturday

Mixed review
Practice testlets (when applicable)
Fill knowledge gaps

Sunday (Rest / Light Review)

Light Anki
Rewatch summary videos
Organize notes for next week

🦷 12-Week Comprehensive INBDE Study Plan

Designed for International Dentists (2–4 hours/day)

Structured into 3 phases:

Phase 1 (Weeks 1–4): Foundation & Core Content
Phase 2 (Weeks 5–8): Integration & Heavy Q-Banking
Phase 3 (Weeks 9–12): Mastery, Testlets, Full Mocks, Final Prep

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⭐ PHASE 1 — WEEKS 1–4

Build strong foundation with Mental Dental + Core QBanking

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WEEK 1 — Oral Pathology (highest-yield subject)

Resources: Mental Dental Pathology, First Aid Pathology, Bootcamp Qs, Anki
Daily Tasks (2–4 hrs/day):

Watch 1–2 Mental Dental pathology videos/day
Review slides + rewrite key differentials
Do 30–50 Bootcamp pathology questions
Dental Mastery App: 20–30 mixed questions
Anki: 20–40 minutes/day

Goals:
✔ Recognize classic radiographic + clinical disease patterns
✔ Know red/white lesions cold
✔ Differentiate cysts vs tumors confidently

WEEK 2 — Oral Radiology + Anatomy (highly integrated topics)

Resources: Mental Dental Radiology, First Aid Anatomy, Bootcamp Radiology Qs
Tasks:

Radiology videos + interpretation practice
Anatomy (head/neck, cranial nerves, muscles of mastication, vessels)
Bootcamp: 40–60 radiology/anatomy questions/day
Dental Mastery: 25 Q/day
Anki daily

Goals:
✔ Interpret CBCT slices, panos, bitewings
✔ Know sinus, mandibular canal, foramina, neurovascular structures
✔ Recognize caries vs cervical burnout, attrition vs abrasion

WEEK 3 — Pharmacology (critical for international dentists)

Resources: Mental Dental Pharm, Tufts Pharm handouts, Bootcamp Pharm
Tasks:

1 system per day (Cardio, CNS, Pain, Antibiotics, Sedation)
Bootcamp: 40–70 pharm questions/day
Dental Mastery: 20 mixed pharm Qs
Anki: heavy review

Goals:
✔ Know drug classes, side effects, interactions
✔ Know emergency drugs (epi, nitro, albuterol, antihistamines)
✔ Identify contraindications (warfarin, bisphosphonates, asthma, pregnancy)

WEEK 4 — Microbiology + Immunology + Infection Control

Resources: Mental Dental Micro/Immuno, First Aid Micro
Tasks:

1–2 Mental Dental videos/day
Bootcamp micro/immuno sets
BoardVitals: at least 10–15 case-based micro Qs
Anki review

Goals:
✔ Know pathogens relevant to oral cavity
✔ Understand sterilization, disinfection, PPE levels
✔ Grasp immune responses, hypersensitivity reactions

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⭐ PHASE 2 — WEEKS 5–8

Clinical subjects + integrated reasoning

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WEEK 5 — Periodontics (core clinical discipline)

Resources: Mental Dental Perio, Mosby Perio, Bootcamp Perio
Tasks:

Deep dive into diagnosis, staging, grading
Learn instrumentation, flap surgery indications
Bootcamp: 50–75 perio Qs/day
Dental Mastery: 20–30 Q/day

Goals:
✔ Understand periodontal diagnosis
✔ Predict correct treatment sequence
✔ Identify perio–endo lesions

WEEK 6 — Endodontics (critical for testlets)

Resources: Mental Dental Endo, AAE Trauma Guidelines
Tasks:

1–2 Mental Dental videos/day
Trauma guidelines (memorize!)
Bootcamp: 40–70 endo questions
Dental Mastery: 20–30 Q/day

Goals:
✔ Know pulp testing interpretation cold
✔ Diagnose acute vs chronic endodontic pathoses
✔ Know trauma protocols for avulsion, intrusion, fractures

WEEK 7 — Operative, Cariology, Dental Materials

Resources: Mental Dental Operative, First Aid, Bootcamp
Tasks:

Review classifications, GV Black, bonding, fluoride
Bootcamp: 50+ operative/cariology Qs/day
Dental Mastery app

Goals:
✔ Know best restorative materials
✔ Recognize high-risk caries protocols
✔ Identify correct restorative approaches from radiographs

WEEK 8 — Prosthodontics + Oral Surgery + Pain Management

Resources: Mental Dental Prosth + OS, Bootcamp, Mosby
Tasks:

RPD design basics
Crowns, FPDs, implants
Extraction complications, medical emergencies
Bootcamp: 50–70 questions/day
BoardVitals: extra OS cases

Goals:
✔ Master implant basics, sinus lifts, bone density
✔ Know pre-op considerations for medically complex patients
✔ Handle emergencies (syncope, hypoglycemia, angina, anaphylaxis)

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⭐ PHASE 3 — WEEKS 9–12

Testlets, mocks, refinement, and exam readiness

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WEEK 9 — Ethics, Case-Based Reasoning, Professionalism

Resources: Mental Dental Ethics, ADA Code of Ethics, Bootcamp ethics Qs
Tasks:

Study ADA ethics + patient management rules
Do ALL Bootcamp ethics questions
Dental Mastery: 20–30 ethics / judgment Qs
BoardVitals: Case-style ethics scenarios

Goals:
✔ Know how to make safe, legal, ethical decisions
✔ Understand consent, documentation, reporting laws
✔ Identify standard of care, risk management

WEEK 10 — Integrated Practice Test #1 + Weak-Area Repair

Tasks:

Full-length Bootcamp mock exam
Review every wrong question with notes
Revisit Mental Dental videos on weak subjects

Goals:
✔ Build endurance
✔ Identify weaknesses for final 2 weeks

WEEK 11 — Testlet Week (Day-2 Simulation)

Resources: Bootcamp testlets, BoardVitals cases, ChatGPT mock testlets
Tasks:

Do 3–4 full testlet sets (realistic Day 2 style)
Practice interpreting:
✓ CBCTs
✓ Panoramics
✓ Perio charts
✓ Medical histories
✓ Emergency scenarios
Review all rationales

Goals:
✔ Become fluent in integrated clinical reasoning
✔ Learn how to choose the safest option
✔ Understand when NOT to overtreat or undertreat

WEEK 12 — Final Review + Full Exam Simulation

Day 1–3:

Full Bootcamp mock exam #2
Review all incorrect answers
Redo every Anki deck

Day 4–6:

Rewatch high-yield Mental Dental summaries
Review pharm + path + ethics heavily
Practice 1 testlet/day

Day 7 (Final Day Before Exam):

VERY light review
Only ethics + emergency drugs + radiographs
Sleep early
No heavy Q-banks today

🎯 Your Daily Routine (2–4 hours)

To maintain consistency:

1. Mental Dental (30–60 min/day)

Video lessons or review.

2. Bootcamp Q-bank (60–90 min/day)

Main engine of learning.

3. Dental Mastery App (15–20 min/day)

Reinforcement between tasks.

4. Anki (20–40 min/day)

Spaced repetition for pharm/path.

5. Notes Review (10–20 min/day)

Keep a “Weak Areas List” and attack it weekly.

📌 What Makes This Plan Ideal for International Dentists?

International candidates often struggle with:

✔ US-style ethics cases

✔ Radiology interpretation

✔ Wordy clinical scenarios

✔ Pharm interactions and emergency protocols

This plan specifically reinforces those areas through:

Testlet-heavy training
Ethics/Pt-management week
Radiology-intensive early phase
Recurrent pharm reviews
Full mock exams

You will be fully prepared for Day 1 & Day 2.