Paediatric dentistry · 11 minutes

Five-Year-Old with abscess (possibility of Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation): 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

Alice Zang, 5-year-old child, attending with her mother for the first time. Chief Complaint: Pain from a tooth on the lower left side. Dad mentions she couldn't sleep last night. Examination Findings: Second primary molar on the left side has large decay witn pain on biting in that area . Clinical Image: Intraoral photo of lower left molar region showing a decayed primary molar Task: Gather information, address patient's concern.

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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