BDS / 2nd Year / Core subject

Preclinical Conservative Dentistry

Hand instruments, rotary equipment and preparation 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

Dental handpiece

Recognise a dental rotary handpiece and distinguish device-specific features.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →

Instrument study

Mouth mirror

Identify a mouth mirror and explain its examination functions.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →

Instrument study

Dental explorer

Recognise an explorer and discuss its assessment limitations.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →

Clinical skills / OSCEPreclinical preparation reviewObserve · reason · explain

Clinical / interpretation station

Preclinical preparation review

Describe a structured review of a typodont exercise.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →