Endodontics · 11 minutes

RCT patient wants Extraction: 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 Argenti is attending your clinic today and complaining of severe pain coming from one of the tooth on the top left side. You have taken the opg and you can see that some teeth have been Root canal treated few months ago. Patient is very angry and would like to remove these teeth. Give your differentials and explain the necessary investigations and explain extraction option.

How to approach endodontics stations

Endodontic stations usually combine pain history with a clear diagnosis and options. Practise asking about the nature of the pain, explaining what is inflamed or infected, and laying out treatment choices with their pros and cons.

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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