Syllabus
DLOSCE Prep Course (DLOSCE)
81 lessons. Online and self-paced.
Patient Assessment
Core history, examination, and triage skills for entry-level dental decision-making. Emphasis is on extracting actionable findings and identifying immediate safety concerns.
- 1Chief Complaint Analysis
- 2Medical History Risk Flags
- 3Medication And Allergy Review
- 4Vital Signs Interpretation
- 5Extraoral And Intraoral Findings
- 6Pain And Swelling Triage
- 7Problem List Construction
- 8Risk-Based Case Prioritization
- 9Best Next Step Selection
Diagnosis And Reasoning
Diagnostic frameworks for common oral and dental conditions seen in licensure-style cases. Focus is on differential narrowing and defensible decision-making.
- 10Caries Risk Clues
- 11Caries Lesion Detection
- 12Defective Restoration Assessment
- 13Pulpal Diagnosis Terms
- 14Apical Pathosis Patterns
- 15Dental Pain Differentials
- 16Periodontal Diagnosis Basics
- 17Acute Periodontal Presentations
- 18Common Mucosal Lesion Recognition
Records And Imaging
Interpretation of radiographs, periodontal records, and restorative charts commonly embedded in OSCE-style stations.
- 19Image Quality And Positioning
- 20Caries And Bone Findings
- 21Periapical And Panoramic Patterns
- 22Periodontal Chart Reading
- 23Odontogram And Existing Restorations
- 24Integrated Record Review
- 25Objective Charting Standards
- 26Diagnostic Uncertainty Management
- 27Defensible Record Interpretation
Treatment Planning
Sequencing, prioritization, and patient-specific planning for common general dentistry cases. Focus is on best next step and safe modification of routine care.
- 28Phases Of Care
- 29Tooth Prognosis Considerations
- 30Competing Priorities Resolution
- 31Restoration Selection Principles
- 32Missing Tooth Replacement Options
- 33Preprosthetic Risk Assessment
- 34Routine Consultation Triggers
- 35Dental Specialty Referral Clues
- 36Deferral Versus Definitive Care
Medical Risk Management
Modification of dental care based on systemic disease, medications, allergies, and patient-specific risk factors relevant to outpatient dentistry.
- 37Hypertension And Elective Care
- 38Anticoagulants And Hemostasis
- 39Cardiac Conditions And Modifications
- 40Diabetes Control Assessment
- 41Steroids And Adrenal Considerations
- 42Metabolic Instability Recognition
- 43Allergy History Clarification
- 44Immunosuppression And Infection Risk
- 45Medication-Associated Oral Complications
Urgent Care And Safety
Recognition and initial management of dental pain, infection, trauma, and office emergencies within entry-level general dentistry scope.
- 46Odontogenic Infection Red Flags
- 47Acute Pain Management Priorities
- 48Emergency Referral Thresholds
- 49Tooth Fracture Classification
- 50Luxation And Avulsion Basics
- 51Trauma Case Prioritization
- 52Syncope And Hypoglycemia Recognition
- 53Allergic And Respiratory Reactions
- 54Emergency Response Sequencing
Pharmacology And Patient Management
Common medication decisions, contraindication checks, and patient-management modifications relevant to dental licensure scenarios.
- 55NSAID And Acetaminophen Principles
- 56Antibiotic Indication Boundaries
- 57Medication Selection In Complex Patients
- 58Local Anesthetic Contraindications
- 59Vasoconstrictor Risk Modification
- 60Sedation Scope Boundaries
- 61Pregnancy Care Considerations
- 62Pediatric And Geriatric Factors
- 63Frailty And Polypharmacy Planning
Communication And Professionalism
Patient-centered communication, informed consent, ethics, documentation, and professional judgment for licensure-style interactions.
- 64Plain-Language Explanations
- 65Difficult Conversation Scenarios
- 66Communication In Urgent Cases
- 67Informed Consent Elements
- 68Refusal And Nonadherence
- 69Capacity And Surrogate Issues
- 70Confidentiality And Privacy Basics
- 71Professional Boundaries And Honesty
- 72Abuse And Safety Reporting
Prevention And Follow-Up
Preventive counseling, maintenance planning, recall intervals, and post-treatment follow-up strategies for common dental cases.
- 73Fluoride And Remineralization Basics
- 74Biofilm And Home-Care Counseling
- 75Risk-Based Maintenance Planning
- 76Postoperative Instruction Essentials
- 77Complication Warning Signs
- 78Reevaluation And Next-Step Planning
- 79OSCE Reasoning Framework
- 80Integrated Case Pattern Recognition
- 81Scope-Aware Decision Traps