Restorative dentistry · 11 minutes
Amalgam Replacement Discussion: ADC OSCE practice station
An ADC-style practice station on OSCE Coach. Practice, not real, past or recalled exam content.
What the candidate is told
Mr Chen a 55-year-old medically fit patient, attending your clinic today concerned about mercury poisoning due to his amalgam filling that has been present in his mouth for the past 10 years by his previous dentist. He wants to replace all his amalgam fillings with composite. There is no fracture of restoration, pain, or sensitivity. Explain how would you manage this patient and how you plan to address his concerns?
How to approach restorative dentistry stations
Restorative stations are about explaining findings, options and long-term maintenance without overselling. Practise comparing options honestly and covering cost, durability and upkeep.
Whatever the topic, the same habits earn marks: signpost what you will cover, listen, explain in plain words, offer real options, and check understanding. Our guide to the communication criteria shows how: ADC communication marking criteria, explained.
Practise this station out loud
Talk to an AI patient, then get a marked report with quotes from your own words.
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