Hi, I am an internationally trained dentist, dental professional, and educator currently navigating my own journey to re-certify and rebuild my dental career in Canada. I know what it feels like to study, forget, relearn, and wonder, “Why is this so difficult to remember?” My goal is simple: to help you understand dental concepts rather than just memorize them. So whether you’re a dental assisting student preparing for an exam, a dental hygiene student reviewing concepts, a dental student trying to connect the dots, or a dental professional who just wants a refresher, you’re welcome here..
25 min
In this episode of Dental Decoded, we explore the orthodontic logic behind dental occlusion and how the upper and lower teeth are positioned, aligned, and related to one another. We’ll break down the basic principles of tooth alignment, arch relationships, occlusal contacts, overjet, overbite, and Angle’s classification of malocclusion. We’ll also look at how tooth position and jaw relationships influence the way the dentition functions.
47 min
In this episode of Dental Decoded, we begin our introduction to oral pathology and the fundamental concepts dental assisting students need to recognize common abnormalities of the oral cavity. We’ll explore the basic principles of oral disease, including how normal oral tissues differ from abnormal findings. We’ll also discuss important terminology used to describe oral lesions, signs, symptoms, and pathological changes.
25 min
In this episode of Dental Decoded, we explore the orthodontic logic behind dental occlusion and how the upper and lower teeth are positioned, aligned, and related to one another. We’ll break down the basic principles of tooth alignment, arch relationships, occlusal contacts, overjet, overbite, and Angle’s classification of malocclusion. We’ll also look at how tooth position and jaw relationships influence the way the dentition functions.
47 min
In this episode of Dental Decoded, we begin our introduction to oral pathology and the fundamental concepts dental assisting students need to recognize common abnormalities of the oral cavity. We’ll explore the basic principles of oral disease, including how normal oral tissues differ from abnormal findings. We’ll also discuss important terminology used to describe oral lesions, signs, symptoms, and pathological changes.
48 min
In this episode, we discuss more on medical complications that dental professionals need to recognize and manage. We’ll explore important medical emergencies, complications, and systemic conditions that can affect dental treatment and patient safety. With practical clinical examples and high-yield dental board concepts, we’ll focus on what to recognize, how these complications present, and the key considerations for dental care.
1 hr 15 min
In this episode, we begin our Medicine for Dental Boards series by breaking down the important medical conditions and systemic diseases dental professionals need to recognize. We’ll focus on key clinical signs, medical considerations, and how common systemic conditions can affect dental treatment and patient management. Through simple explanations, clinical connections, and high-yield board-style concepts, this episode will help you recognize medical conditions and understand what they mean for your dental practice and board exams.
22 min
In this episode, we continue our journey through oral radiology by exploring important bone lesions commonly encountered in dental practice and on the dental boards. We’ll focus on recognizing their radiographic appearances, locations, clinical features, and key characteristics that help distinguish one lesion from another. With simple explanations, high-yield comparisons, and board-style memory tips, this episode will help you become more confident when interpreting radiolucent, radiopaque, and mixed jaw lesions.
1 hr 8 min
In this episode, we begin our journey through oral radiology by focusing on normal radiographic anatomy. We’ll learn how to recognize the normal appearance of the teeth, jaws, surrounding structures, and important anatomical landmarks on dental radiographs. This high-yield episode will help you distinguish normal radiographic findings from potential pathology, making it easier to interpret images and tackle board-style questions with confidence.
55 min
In this episode, we break down the essential physiology concepts for dental boards, focusing on how the body’s systems function and work together. We’ll explore key concepts such as homeostasis, cells and tissues, the nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, endocrine system, and renal function. We’ll connect these concepts to dentistry through clinical examples and high-yield board-style concepts, helping you understand not just what the body does, but why it matters in dental practice.
53 min
In this episode, we break down the essentials of anesthesia and pain control for dental boards. We’ll explore local anesthetics, how they work, factors that affect their effectiveness, proper selection, dosage considerations, and common complications and adverse reactions. We’ll also cover pain management and analgesics, including the key differences between drug classes, when they are used, important contraindications, and high-yield clinical scenarios you may encounter on the boards.
36 min
In this episode, we break down the most important antibiotics for dental boards, focusing on how they work, when they’re used, common adverse effects, contraindications, and important drug interactions. We’ll cover the high-yield antibiotics you’re most likely to encounter in dental scenarios, including antibiotic selection, dental infections, antibiotic prophylaxis, allergies, and clinical decision-making. With simple explanations, examples, and memory tips, you’ll learn how to recognize the right drug for the right situation.
1 hr 16 min
In this episode, we make pharmacology easier to understand and remember for the dental boards. We’ll break down the most important medications, their mechanisms of action, indications, side effects, contraindications, and key drug interactions you need to recognize in clinical and exam situations.
55 min
This episode covers core Definitions & Concepts such as clear, exam-focused explanations of each topic, from clinical trials to ethical principles. Key Mathematical Formulas and Standard equations you must know for the ADAT (such as Odds Ratios, Relative Risk, NNT, and NNH).
20 min
This episode breaks down essential topics like diagnostic test metrics (sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values), error types, and how to choose statistical tests using clear, clinical examples to help you solve any biostatistics question on the boards.
24 min
In this episode of Dental Decoded, we’re continuing our high-yield review of important dental and systemic conditions you need to recognize know. We’ll break down each condition in a simple, conversational way, focusing on the clinical features, oral manifestations, radiographic clues, associated syndromes, and the signature facts that help you identify the condition quickly. Perfect for dental students and internationally trained dentists who want to understand the conditions instead of simply memorizing them.
45 min
In this episode of Dental Decoded, we’re breaking down the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in a simple, conversational way. We’ll explore the anatomy, movements, muscles, ligaments, and common TMJ disorders, while connecting the concepts to what you need to recognize in dental school and on exams.
16 min
This episode of Dental Decoded, we break down the key statistics concepts you need for the ADAT in a simple, conversational way. We’ll cover topics like descriptive and inferential statistics, mean and median, standard deviation, IQR, box plots, hypothesis testing, p-values, confidence intervals, Type I and Type II errors, study designs, statistical tests, correlation, epidemiology, sensitivity and specificity, forest plots, meta-analysis, and regression. At the end, stay for a rapid-fire ADAT review and memory section to help you quickly recall the high-yield concepts before exam day.
1 hr 4 min
In this episode of Dental Decoded, we’re taking on one of the subjects dental students often find overwhelming: Head and Neck Anatomy. We’ll explore the structures that dental professionals need to know, from the skull, muscles of mastication, cranial nerves, blood supply, lymph nodes, salivary glands, facial structures, and important anatomical landmarks to their clinical relevance in dentistry.
18 min
In this episode of Dental Decoded, we’re breaking down important dental conditions you need to know for the INBDE in a simple, conversational way. We’ll focus on recognizing key conditions, understanding their clinical features, causes, diagnosis, and important distinguishing points, so you can move beyond memorization and understand what the question is really testing.
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