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Mnemonics are a great tool to memorizing large amounts of information quickly. Here are a couple I used to answer some questions on the DAT and OAT.

This blog post goes over the details of the INBDE and how you can pass as a foreign trained dentist!

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See what's changing on the 2026 NCLEX. Short answer: almost nothing (good news)!

NCLEX is scored as pass/fail using computerized adaptive testing. Unlike other standardized tests, you don’t need to answer X number of questions correctly in order to pass the NCLEX.

The short answer: when you feel ready! We encourage most students to spend at least 90 days (3 months) of dedicated review and practice.

Bootcamp's NCLEX Study Schedule will tell you exactly what to study day-by-day so you're prepared to pass the Next Gen NCLEX.

Discover a proven strategy for tackling next-gen cases in this video series.

The DAT general chemistry section expects you to be fluent in chemical compounds. For example, do you know the formula for chromate?

Our Mental Dental Videos provide a high yield review for the INBDE. We want you have the most up-to-date information, so we have listed a few updates and corrections below to help with your studies.

We explain pulpal and periapical diagnoses, their relevant symptoms and findings, and two case studies related to these concepts that may appear on the INBDE.

A good DAT score is around 420-440 AA (70th-80th percentile). This is the average score for acceptance to dental school. Highly competitive scores are 470+ AA (90th+ percentile).

Many students have asked us what type of scrap paper is offered on the DAT. We address the three types of scrap paper you can get in this article.

Digestive enzymes is a topic frequently tested on the Biology section of the DAT and OAT.

The INBDE is meant to test your knowledge learned from dental school but what exactly should you focus on? We break down the different question topics and types tested on the INBDE.

This is an important issue to address, because I feel a lot of study materials for the DAT sway pre-dental students in the wrong direction.

You just took your first practice test and want to improve your score. This article reveals the key strategy to boost your performance on future tests and on exam day.

A challenging biology topic that often appears on the DAT is understanding the number of chromosomes and chromatids during different stages of mitosis and meiosis in eukaryotes.

The OAT is offered year-round at Prometric centers, but it’s best to register early since seats fill fast and the next available date can be up to 2 months away.