Book Review: Biochem for the Boards

 

My Review:

One of the best books to prepare for NBDE I, Biochemistry part. It is written by dentist to dentists. The book gives you an overall understanding of Biochemistry especially if you forgot most of the basis. I like the interactive approach of the book. It helped me ...
Book Review: Biochem for the Boards by Dr. Alaa Qari

Incredible Self Treatment

In this article, an unbelievable case of a person who self treated him self with the right basic ideas!!!


Lateral Tooth Glued to the other teeth
Post Presented by Mayada Ashraf
"U won't believe this!! This is a 30 years old patient, who came to me after extracting his upper right ce ...
Incredible Self Treatment by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Book Review: Oxford Handbook of Clinical Dentistry

My Opinion
Personally, this is one of the best books I ever used to review my dental procedures. I used it for the National Dental Board Examination part 2 and both Saudi licence and Dubai Health licence.
Book Review: Oxford Handbook of Clinical Dentistry by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Nutrition and Oral Health

In this Article, We briefly discuss the relationship between Nutrition and Your Oral Health, The different type of diet and some tips to keep your smile shine bright like a diamond. In addition, this is the first article by Dr. Alaa Qari on OziDent.

Nutrition and Oral Health


One of the m ...
Nutrition and Oral Health by Dr. Alaa Qari

Oral Ulcers: Shingles

In this article, we continue talking about the Human Herpes (HHV-3) in its reactive form which is called Shingles (Herpes Zoster.

Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
Shingles on the Chest
Etiology




Reactivation of latent varicella‐zoster virus is by many predisposing factors, which i ...
Oral Ulcers: Shingles by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

General Dentist Management: Maxillary Canine Impaction

In this new section on OziDent, We provide a quick dental guide for all General Dentists to manage what might seem at first a complex case but with the correct information and knowledge should be easy mange and handle. In this article we tackle the the different causes of Maxillary Canine ...
General Dentist Management: Maxillary Canine Impaction by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Oral Ulcers - Varicella Zoster Virus

In this article, we explain the third form of  human Herpes (HHV-3) in its primary form that  causes oral ulcers, Varicella Zoster Virus.
Varicella Zoster Virus
Also Known as VZV, chicken pox virus, varicella virus, zoster virus, and human herpes virus type 3 (HHV-3).

HHV-3 also sh ...
Oral Ulcers - Varicella Zoster Virus by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Failure of Amalgam Restoration: Dislodgment of Restorations

In this short article, we give a brief description of a simple type of amalgam failure, simple in understanding it yet really serious issues as a amalgam failure which will always require revaluation and replacement as a the only treatment.

 
Dislodgment of ...
Failure of Amalgam Restoration: Dislodgment of Restorations by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

NBDE Part 1 - Dental Anatomy: Contact Points and Contour

In this article, we give a complete and simpleifed guide to study the contact points and height of contour for dental anatomy section for the NBDE Part 1.
Contact Points and Contour

Facts

Height of Contour (Crest of Curvature) : is an imaginary line encircling the tooth at the greatest ...
NBDE Part 1 - Dental Anatomy: Contact Points and Contour by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Oral Ulcers - Secondary to Chemotherapy

In this article, we give a brief description about a type of oral ulcers that occur related to chemotherapy.


Anticancer Cytotoxic
Ulcers 2nd to Chemotherapy


Ulcer on the Tongue due to Chemotherapy[/caption]

Etiology


the ulcers by be due to direct or indirect effect of ...
Oral Ulcers - Secondary to Chemotherapy by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Failure of Amalgam Restoration: Post-restoration Hypersensitivity

In this article, we explain briefly the main causes of Pain that is associated after placment of an Amalgam Dental Restoration, its Clinical picture and its treatment.
Post-restoration Hypersensitivity
Post-restoration HypersensitivityIt may result due to irritation during cavity ...
Failure of Amalgam Restoration: Post-restoration Hypersensitivity by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Oral Ulcers - Traumatic Oral Ulcers

In article, we briefly explain about Traumatic Oral Ulcers which are considered the most common single non-reccurent Oral ulcer.


Trumatic Ulcers
Features

Most Common Single oral Ulcer.
Can Occur anywhere.
Cause is usually physical or chemical remove of upper surface of the oral ...
Oral Ulcers - Traumatic Oral Ulcers by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Cysts of the jaw - Pseudocyst

Pseudocyst
In this article, we will discuss briefly the types of Pseudocysts that effect the jaws, the clinical pictures, radiographic appearance and treatment.  If intrested in the other types of cysts of the Jaw, please click the the following links:

Cysts of the Jaw – Odontogenic Cy ...
Cysts of the jaw - Pseudocyst by Mohammed AlShanbari

Failure of Amalgam Restoration: Excessive Discolouration

In this article of Amalgam Failure, we discuss another type of failure which is Severe or excessive discolouration. We will explain the major causes, clinical picture and treatment.
Excessive Discolouration
Causes

Tarnish.
Corrosion.
Amalgam Blues.



Cause 1: ...
Failure of Amalgam Restoration: Excessive Discolouration by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

6 Seconds 3D Toothbrush!

3D printing lately has increased in popularity from printing 3D sculptures of the your unborn child in the Womb to printing real guns and working Space rockets, The latest is a 3d Toothbrush that claims to clean your teeth in just 6 seconds!!

 
 3D Toothbrush
Information

Its ...
6 Seconds 3D Toothbrush! by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

NBDE Part 1 - Dental Decks

Dental Decks 2013-2014
Official Links to the Dental Decks for the NBDE part 1 on Amazon.com



Download Links






 Appreciation
Special Thanks to my Freind Samer Tarek


NBDE Part 1 - Dental Decks by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Oral Ulcers - Herpes Simplex Virus (Recurrent Infection)

In this Article, we discus about the Recurrent form of Herpes Simplex Infections by HSV1 and HSV2. This is the Second part of the Herpes Simples Infections.

Herpes Simplex Infections
In the Previous Article Oral Ulcers - Herpes Simplex Virus (Primary Infection), we described in details ...
Oral Ulcers - Herpes Simplex Virus (Recurrent Infection) by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Oral Ulcers - Herpes Simplex Virus (Primary Infection)

In This Article, we will give a general idea about Human Herpes virus (HHV) and a Detail description about the Hepres Simplex Virus, Pathogenesis, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, Types and Treatment.

 
Herpes Virus
Facts

The Name Herpesvirus is derived from the greek word herpein, ...
Oral Ulcers - Herpes Simplex Virus (Primary Infection) by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

NBDE 1 - Application Steps

In this guide, we explain the step by step guide in how to apply for the NBDE part 1 examination. Also read the article, NBDE Part 1 – Exam Topics, to get an idea about what the exam Contains, Good Luck!

 
 


Application Steps
Graduation
Well basically, you have to actually be gra ...
NBDE 1 - Application Steps by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

NBDE Part 1 - Exam Topics

In this Article we give an idea about what the NBDE Part 1 contains, the topics, grading and point distribution.



 

 

Exam Contents
The exam is divided into 4 sections, each section contains 100 questions, thus the exam is 400 questions. the 400 questions are spread into ...
NBDE Part 1 - Exam Topics by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Video: Gum Awareness

In this video, Our first official Video, we explain the importance of Gum health awareness and that bleeding gums isn't something you should take lightly.


 
Video: Gum Awareness by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Tri Dental Tips - Septemper 2013

Its September 2013, and in this article we explain how to whiten your lips, how to whiten your teeth and what apple cider vinegar can do for your health.
 Tri Dental Tips

Dental tip 1
Did you know toothpaste has lots of uses, one specific use, it Lighten Ups your lips!! Just Apply a ...
Tri Dental Tips - Septemper 2013 by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

NBDE Part 1 - Exam Strategies

In this article we give a some of the most important strategies tips and tricks to pass the NBDE part 1 examination.

 


Exam Strategies

Predict before looking

What that means, is that try to predict the possible answer for the question before looking at the answers ...
NBDE Part 1 - Exam Strategies by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Case: DT08 - Perforation Repair

In this endodontic case, by West-side endodontics Clinic, New Mexico. Both Dr. John Harmon & Dr. Melissa Harmon provided us with this dental case, explaining the method to perforation Repair due to internal resorption.

Below is the tooth #14 suffering with Perforation.



If you fac ...
Case: DT08 - Perforation Repair by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Cysts of the Jaw - Nonodontogenic Cysts

Nonodontogenic Cysts
In this article, we will write about the different types of nonodontogenic cysts, its special features, diagnosis  and proper management and treatment. To read about odontogenic Cyst read here.



Nasopalatine cyst
Other Names
Nasopalatine canal cyst, Incisive canal c ...
Cysts of the Jaw - Nonodontogenic Cysts by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Dental Instruments: Schwartz Periotrievers

 

Dental instruments is monthly article about  any instrument that seems abnormal or rarely used by general dentist, our goal is familiarize ourselves with these unique instruments to make it it more relevant if ever the occasion requires it to be called or used . In this this first ...
Dental Instruments: Schwartz Periotrievers by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Case: DT07 - Perforation Repair

 

In this Article, by West-side endodontics Clinic, New Mexico. Both Dr. John Harmon & Dr. Melissa Harmon provided us with this dental case, explaining the method to perforation Repair due to internal resorption.
Causes of Perforation include:



Naturally via internal or e ...
Case: DT07 - Perforation Repair by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Failure of Amalgam Restoration: Tooth Fracture

It this article about failure of amalgam restorations, we will explain the etiology of the amalgam restored tooth fracture, clinical picture, causes, etiology and methods of treatment.


Tooth Fracture
Definition
 

Fractured cusp or ridge under functional forces due to lack of ...
Failure of Amalgam Restoration: Tooth Fracture by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Requirements for the Saudi Dental License

So you are a freshly graduated dentist and you are seeking to apply for a license to work in Saudi Arabia, well in this article we explain the regulations, requirements and answer the frequently asked questions on how to apply to the Saudi dental license.



 
Regulations

In the ...
Requirements for the Saudi Dental License by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Case: DT05 - Yellowish Teeth!

In This case done by Dr. Moataz Abd El latif in his Cure Dental Clinic , Facebook Page 2snangy Online, He was kind enough of him to provide a case done by him doing bleaching, Of course with the patient's consent.
Diagnosis


Procedure

Device : B.T. cool easy.
Material: White s ...
Case: DT05 - Yellowish Teeth! by Moataz A.latif

Failure of Amalgam Restoration: Recurrent Caries

In This article, we discus one of the causes of amalgam restoration failure which is recurrent caries, we will define it, etiology, understand its clinical picture, its complications and best methods to treat it.
 

Recurrent Caries
Definition
Caries developed in a previously restored ...
Failure of Amalgam Restoration: Recurrent Caries by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

David at the Dentist

Some people might say its old, and yeah it is.... but oldies are gold! Watch david's reaction after his dental encounter. its David at the Dentist


David at the Dentist by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Dubai Health Authority Dental Exam Materials

Here is a list of Questions that were in the Dubai Health Authority exam for dentists.

DHA.
DHA 909 Questions.
DHA 2011.
DHA 2012.
DHA Answers.

 



Dubai Health Authority Dental Exam Materials by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Cysts of the Jaw - Odontogenic Cysts

Odontogenic Cysts

In this article, we will write about the different types of odontogenic cysts, its special features, diagnosis  and proper management and treatment.

Radicular cyst

Other ...
Cysts of the Jaw - Odontogenic Cysts by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Cysts of the Jaw - Classifications

Cysts of the Jaw

In This Article, we explain the definition of Cysts, its appearance radiologically, etiology, general classification and types.

Definition

Cysts  is a fluid-filled epithelial-lined pathological cavities in the jaws bones ...
Cysts of the Jaw - Classifications by Mohammed AlShanbari

Periapical radiolucent lesions: Non-Pulpal Orginis.

In this Article, we will describe and state a differential diagnosis for the most common Periapical radiolucent lesions that means that it is located in the periapical area and appears radiolucent. When we say non-pulpal origins it means the tooth is vital (most cases) and the teeth are mostly ...
Periapical radiolucent lesions: Non-Pulpal Orginis. by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

OziDent Update July 2013

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OziDent Update July 2013 by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Intraoral Examination

A simple Presentation Created by me in 2008, titled Intraoral Examination.
its light heart-ed and fun to watch...
It contains some images of the most common lesions you might face during oral examination.

Intraoral Examination by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Dental Diastema

Dental Diastema

In this Article, we define what is dental diastema, the most common causes and possible treatments.

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Case: DT06 - Hidden Root Canals

Case: DT06

A Patient came to for Root Canal treatment, 2nd lower premolar to be precise. So logically the anatomy of the lower 2nd premolar is as following:

[quote align="center" color="#999999"] Investigators reported that only 12% of mandibular second ...
Case: DT06 - Hidden Root Canals by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Case: DT04 - Rootless Tooth!

Case DT04

In this case a Female Patient, 36 years old came to my clinic because she wanted to change her smile, she wasn't satisfied with her smile and her attitude in life wasn't perfect. But in the end both of us were surprised!!

Hoping that a new smile will improve her life ...
Case: DT04 - Rootless Tooth! by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Dental Fluorosis

In this article, we explain a basic idea what is Dental fluorosis, causes and possible treatment for it.

Dental Fluorosis by Moataz A.latif

Adhesive Bridges - Clinical Studies

In this Article, We continue where we left of about Adhesive Bridges and express its  researches on its survivability and the different designs.
Adhesive Bridges - Clinical Studies by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Adhesive Bridges - Introduction

In This Article, we explain what are Adhesive Bridges, their classifications and preparation.


Adhesive Bridges - Introduction by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Case: DT03 - Adhesive Bridge

A female Egyptian Patient, 22 years old, came with a simple case of a missing lower central and lower lateral. the Simplest treatment was to do a single 2 unit bridge (all Ceramic), the problem was that the dental lab takes so long to make those bridges and the patient was in a hurry because her wedding was in 2 weeks.

So this was a Chance for me to try to do my first ever adhesive bridge, 2009, Cairo, Egypt.


Case: DT03 - Adhesive Bridge by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Oral Ulcers - General Classification

In this Article, We will start with a basic Comparison between ...
Oral Ulcers - General Classification by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

Enamel: Slide Show

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[slideshare id=24590294&doc=enamel-mss-130724143807-phpapp01]
Enamel: Slide Show by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi

How to ACE your GRE (Graduate Record Exam)

Graduate Record Exan

GRE: Graduate Record Exam

Well, are you preparing your admission prerequisites? Did you take your TOEFL- ibt exam? Did you take your GMAT or GRE? Okay here is a detailed step by step guide for your GRE or Graduate Record Exam revised General Test.

There are two types of the GRE revised General Test, a computer based and paper based test. Lots of prometric centers offer the computer based test however still limited number of countries only service the paper based one. Although the difference between them is clear, there are also minute timing differences for each of the three sections. I will go through the computer based test in regard of timings; however the structure and materials of both of the tests are similar.

Manage your time

Tip 1

Manage your time. Ask when do you want to take this test? Do you have four month, two month or only two weeks? After you make your mind and decide, directly go online and book for the test. That will save your effort especially when you are critical to an application deadline.

Get familiar with the GRE Sections

Tip 2

Get familiar with the test. According to ETS official website here are the various sections of the test. The overall testing time for the computer-based GRE® revised General Test is about three hours and 45 minutes. There are six sections with a 10-minute break following the third section.

Make a study plan

Tip 3

Make a study plan. Students vary in their preference by which part they should start. I think you only have to estimate your level taking a diagnostic test from any of your available sources. That will help you measure your strength and weakness points. Then you choose one of the study plans that fits your time and seriously stick to it. Just see if you are a full time or part time GRE student but when you put your plan, again stick to it.

How to make your own study plan?

1. Decide for how long you will give to GRE per day.


2. Decide what are your weakness and strength points, by taking a diagnostic test as mentioned before.


3. Try to have more than one source for the same section, to get exposed to different ideas.


4. Try get through part of the three sections daily, that will bring you closer to the test questions.

Prepare your sources

Tip 4

Prepare your sources. I went only through six different sources that truly structured my vocabulary and Mathematics basics. I was just done with Goethe Zertificat B2 Exam, a higher exam in German language.  And I have been making it all German so it was pretty hard to get back to my English vocabulary once again.

I have ordered this list based on my experience and recommendations from many other test takers.

1. The Official Guide to the GRE Revised General Test


2. Manhattan GRE Set of 8 Strategy Guides


3. Gruber’s Complete GRE Guide 2012


4. Princeton Cracking The GRE 2012 Edition


5. Barron’s GRE 19^th edition.


6. KAPLAN-GRE-2011-2012-Premier

Notes about the GRE sources

1. Start with the ETS official guide. It you will make you quite familiar with all the parts of the GRE test. The writing section in the book is well developed. It will expose you to the 6.0 score and the 1.0 score. This is important to see what clever test takers do.


2. You also never take a GRE test without going through Manhattan GRE set, especially the Word Problems, and Fractions Decimals and Percents sections.


3. Kaplan is a valuable source for the analytical writing. It will take you step by step to build and develop your ideas even if you are empty head. I highly recommend it for Analytical Writing section preparation


4. In the Quantitative section, Barron’s is the easiest one, then Gruber’s, Kaplan and Manhattan. I advise you to start with Barron’s then the ETS official guide. Then you will easily get the odd and ideas from Gruber’s, Kaplan and Manhattan


5. In the Verbal Reasoning, Gruber’s is amazing. Start with ETS official guide, and continue with Gruber’s book. I think here you will be able to take good steps in Kaplan and Manhattan Verbal Reasoning sections. Once you are done with one of the books, you will be familiar with the GRE vocabulary and you can build your own thesaurus.

Get through the model test

Tip 5

Get through the model test. You are now well prepared, just take an exam per day. Make it in the morning, and get away from disturbance during test time.

Personal Advice

My advice to you is to practice three main daily tasks. First get familiar with Writing section and start a daily writing task. Just never stop writing. That will make you well acquainted with analytical Writing section. Then add to your thesaurus 20 words per day, and make a daily revision on your past day ones.

Sources

• ETS.

 

How to ACE your GRE (Graduate Record Exam)

Material for Saudi Licence Exam for General Dentists

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The New OziDent

We  honored to officially state that we changed the Ozident style. Here is a few new features:

•  The Website is mobile Friendly


• Easier design on the eyes, larger text.


• cleaner style.


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• A New Author, Dr. ahmed Abdel Dayem.


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