Nus Dentistry Notes

Writing exactly what the lecturer says is a waste of ink. NUS lecturers read from slides. Your job is to listen for the keywords they emphasize (e.g., "This is a common exam question..." or "The board likes to ask about..."). Only write those down.

Don't just borrow books; look at the "Reserve Collection." Many students leave their old binders of NUS Dentistry notes on the tables for the next person. It’s an informal tradition.

The postgraduate notes outline a highly competitive environment for specialisation. The Faculty acts as a hub for niche expertise:

| Tooth | Eruption (years) | Root canals | Unique feature | |-------|----------------|-------------|----------------| | Maxillary central incisor | 7–8 | 1 | Largest incisor, shovel-shaped lingual fossa | | Mandibular 1st molar | 6–7 | 2 mesial + 1 distal | 5 cusps (3 buccal, 2 lingual) | | Maxillary 1st premolar | 10–11 | 2 (MB + DB) | Two roots (buccal + palatal) | nus dentistry notes

Don't overlook the NUS Medical Library (MD 11). While not "notes," the historical exam papers stored there for BDS modules are essential for building your own revision notes.

Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology.

Tools: Anki (spaced repetition) is highly recommended for Anatomy and Microbiology memorization.

Should your NUS Dentistry Notes be on an iPad or paper? Writing exactly what the lecturer says is a waste of ink

The Hybrid Approach: Download the master notes. Print them. Scribble your clinical amendments on the margins during your lunch break. Scan that page back into your digital drive. This creates an evolving, personalized artifact.

Q1: Which of the following is the most common site for dentinal hypersensitivity?
A) Cervical third of facial surfaces
B) Occlusal fissures
C) Interproximal areas
D) Palatal grooves of maxillary molars

✅ A – Cervical abrasion/erosion exposes dentinal tubules. | Tooth | Eruption (years) | Root canals

Q2: During setting of glass ionomer cement, the initial acid-base reaction is followed by:
A) Hydrolysis of the glass particle
B) Formation of calcium polyacrylate
C) Water uptake (maturation phase)
D) Release of fluoride as a byproduct

✅ C – Maturation (24h) requires moisture; dehydration causes cracks.