Paediatric dentistry · 11 minutes

Caries Risk Assessment: 8-Year-Old: 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

Mehmat Khan is a 8 years old cooperative child came in your practice with mother. Mother is worried about his teeth turning black. single mom busy at work, Grandparents mostly take care oh Mehmat. On examination you found a lot of carious teeth. caries on both permanent molars Consult with the mother about her concerns. Intraoral picture given for lower jaw, caries on both permanent molars, E/D/C's. Consult with the mother about caries risk assessment and treatment.

How to approach paediatric dentistry stations

Paediatric stations involve both a child and a parent. Practise age-appropriate language for the child, clear information for the parent, and behaviour guidance that keeps everyone comfortable.

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.

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