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Vascular supply, lymphatic drainage, nerve supply and muscles of head and neck are the topics of utmost
importance in this section of anatomy for dental exam. These topics cannot afford to be missed out.
Moreover, cranial nerves are the next topic which is most important and should be well-versed with their
name, number and associated function.
Face : Facial muscles, along with their origin, insertion and function, are another important part of your
preparation. Moreover, arteries of face are a noteworthy topic of this section.
Arch of aorta : Thoroughly learn various branches and its divisions that form the major vascular supply of
head and neck.
Palate : There have been questions in various entrance exams from this part which includes questions on
hard and soft palate along, especially the muscles of soft palate.
Tongue : Various questions have been asked frequently alone from topic tongue. Its muscles, embryology
and development, vascular supply, lymphatic drainage and nerve supply are indispensable topics.
Scalp: Structure, Arterial supply and Aponeurotic layer of scalp are some of the topics you should be
well-versed with.
Brain: Brain has vast number of topics; however following are the topics that should not be overlooked:
Limbic system
Blood Brain Barrier
Cavernous Sinus
Neck : Cervical fascia, infrahyoid muscles, sternocleidomastoid muscle, different triangles of neck.
Other topics : Continue studying various glands and associated anatomy of the head and neck. Location,
boundaries, structures passing through them, vascular supply and nerve supply of glands such as salivary
glands, thyroid glands, pharynx and larynx must be thoroughly revised. Moreover, questions have also
been asked from major and minor constrictors of pharynx.
Other important topics paramount are contents of orbit along with muscles of eye, lacrimal apparatus,
nose and paranasal sinuses.
Abdomen
Abdomen is equally importance from any dental exam point of view. Priority must be given to anatomy
of organs such as liver, spleen, pancreas and kidneys. This must include their internal structure, arterial
and venous supply along with the abdominal muscles.
Osteology
It is trivial to study entire osteology and hence, selective viewpoint must be kept while studying this
section. Most cardinal topics are types of bones, bones of facial skeleton, sutures along with their
meeting points, types of joints especially temporomandibular joint.
Keep yourself acquainted with various foramina and important vessels and nerves passing through them
as direct questions have been asked from this topic and will surely score you a mark. Also, maxilla and
mandible are vital topics for dental exam. Learn about foramen and structures passing through them
along with muscles and ligaments attached to them. Carry on your preparation with muscles of
mastication i.e. another dominant topic in regard to various dental exams.
Embryology
In this section of the anatomy, give emphasis on derivatives of different ridges and cartilages. Focus your
attention on topics such as:
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Histology
You need to prepare this section well as every year a question is asked. However, do not cram up
everything, only selective topics need to be focused. Epithelium, particularly its types and functions, are
crucial topics to be memorized from this section. Other important topics include cartilages, particularly
its types and functions. Also, questions have been asked in previous year exams about the histology of
various types of glands along with their functions.
Miscellaneous
Most frequently, questions based upon cell cycle have been included in various dental entrance exams
every alternate year. Therefore, it is recommended that be well prepared for this topic as well so that
you are able to answer, in case it is asked in exam.
One general tip that can be implied for all the topics is that don’t miss out vascular supply, nerve supply
and lymphatic drainage of any region.
You may refer to the following BOOKS in order to become proficient in anatomy :
Moreover, study from good books on MCQs and refer to an atlas for any further illustration.
Dedicatedly preparing the above mentioned topics will assist you in answering the majority of questions
from General Anatomy in any dental entrance exams that are at edge.
BIOCHEMISTRY
Tips to Prepare:
Prepare notes and good mnemonics for memorizing various cycles and lists.
As time is a limiting factor, focus on topics that are most important and highly expected in the exams.
Repetition is the mother of all learning, thus review your notes the same day and everything again on
weekends.
CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM:
It is the most important topic to be prepared as it involves most important cycles from exam point of
view such as:
Gluconeogenesis
Glycolysis
TCA cycle
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LIPID METABOLISM
To answer questions related to biochemistry proficiently, have good command over metabolism. Lipid
metabolism is, thus, important to prepare.
GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY
Good command over basics is necessary as it helps in easy understanding and memorizing. So, following
topics should not be missed while covering general biochemistry.
Topics include:
Cell organelles
DNA/RNA
ENZYMES
It is another important topic to be prepared meticulously for MDS entrance exams. Know about various
enzymes, along with their mechanism and functions.
Coenzymes
Transferase
Kinase
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PROTEIN METABOLISM
To prepare biochemistry, master this imperative topic which includes the following sub-topics that are
highly significant:
Structure
Structure
Molecular weight
HbF and HbA
Phenylketoneuria
Albinism
Histidinemia
Alkaptonuria
VITAMINS
‘Vitamins’ is a high yielding topic as questions are asked every year from this section. Moreover, this
topic is closely correlated to physiology and general medicine subjects as various diseases are related to
vitamins. So, clearing your concepts about vitamins and their metabolism here will help in better
understanding of vitamin related disorders and their treatment.
Important vitamins to learn include vitamin A, B1, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, D, E, K and folic acid.
MINERALS
Magnesium, Selenium & Cobalt are the most important minerals to be studied in biochemistry and must
be thoroughly prepared as one can expect questions from these as well.
Some topics are small but are highly important and should not be overlooked. Do not forget to revise the
following topics as these can also be expected in exams:
Xenobiotics
Antioxidants
BOOKS to be referred
Lippincott Biochemistry
Satyanarayana Biochemistry
DENTAL MATERIALS
Tips to Prepare:
Prepare notes and flash cards for quick review before the exam
TOPIC
SUB-TOPIC
Hardness tests
Creep
Stress
Strain
Resilience
Proportional limit
Modulus of elasticity
IMPRESSION MATERIALS
Hydrocolloids:
Alginate - Composition, gelation process, controlling setting time, dimensional stability, disinfection,
laminate technique
Zinc oxide eugenol impression paste - composition and setting, manipulation, properties
GYPSUM PRODUCTS
Setting reaction
Manipulation
Cross linking
Copolymerization
Advanced resins
Mechanism of adhesion
Smear layer
Finishing of composites
DENTAL CEMENTS
Glass ionomer cement: Classification, properties, manipulation, setting reaction, modified GIC
DENTAL WAXES
METALLURGY
Annealing
Heat treatment
Gold alloys- base metal alloys, composition, casting shrinkage, white gold alloys.
Alloy systems- eutectic alloys, Hardening methods, recrystallisation of metals, tempering of metals
DENTAL AMALGAM
Classification
Trituration
Amalgamation reaction
Properties
Mercury toxicity
Types of investment
Setting expansion
Casting shrinkage
Defects in casting
Fluxes
Pickling
DENTAL CERAMICS
Classification
Composition
Firing shrinkage
Porosity
Ceramic systems
Reference BOOKS:
Phillips' Science Of Dental Materials