Endodontics · 11 minutes

Reversible Pulpitis in an Anxious 20-Year-Old (First Dental Visit): 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

**Patient:** Mr Chardi, 20 years old **Presenting complaint:** Pain from a lower left tooth, brought on by cold and sweet food and drink. No pain on biting or chewing. A radiograph is provided. **Task:** Diagnose the problem, explain to the patient how it happened, and manage the patient's concerns.

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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