BDS / 3rd Year / Core subject

General Medicine

Bedside instruments and observations relevant to dental assessment. Start with a reference view or clinical station, then explain the principles and test your viva answers.

Initial collection · 4 lessons. Teaching references support supervised revision; follow your university’s complete practical list.

Instrument study

Stethoscope and clinical auscultation

Identify the instrument and explain systematic, consented cardiovascular and respiratory auscultation.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →

Instrument study

Blood pressure at the bedside

Explain reliable bedside blood-pressure measurement and context-sensitive interpretation.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →

Instrument study

ECG recording and interpretation

Recognise an ECG recorder and outline identity, recording quality and systematic interpretation.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →

Instrument study

Reflex hammer and neurological examination

Identify the instrument and place tendon reflexes within a wider neurological examination.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →