INBDE / NBDHE Course Prep – Private Tutoring Express

Intensive Exam Practice Club

The INBDE / NBDHE Private Tutoring Express Program is a one-month intensive review designed for dental students, dental hygienists, and internationally trained dentists who already have foundational knowledge and want to elevate their exam performance through structured daily practice.

This is not a beginner course.
This is a high-focus, exam practice and reinforcement program.

It is ideal for candidates who:

• Have previously studied the material
• Are close to their exam date
• Want guided practice and explanation
• Need accountability and daily structure
• Want to strengthen clinical reasoning and technical English

Program Structure

📆 Duration: 1 Month
🕖 Schedule: Monday – Wednesday – Saturday 8:30 am – 12:30 am
⏰ Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm (ET)
Daily Study Club Sessions

This is a daily dental exam practice club focused primarily on questions and answers.

What’s Included

✔ Daily Live Practice Sessions

Structured board-style question review every day with guided explanations.

✔ Question & Answer Reinforcement

• High-yield topics
• Clinical case-based scenarios
• Strategy breakdown for answer selection
• Time management techniques

✔ Lecture Reinforcement

Focused review of challenging concepts identified during Q&A sessions.

✔ Technical Dental English Integration

Strengthening terminology, comprehension, and professional language for exam performance and clinical communication.

✔ Included Study Materials

Digital review files and structured question sets aligned with exam standards.

Program Focus

This one-month program is designed to:

• Reinforce core knowledge
• Strengthen test-taking strategy
• Improve confidence under exam conditions
• Identify weak areas and correct them
• Elevate analytical reasoning skills

It functions as a guided academic training environment — a structured exam practice club with mentorship and accountability.

Who This Program Is For

• INBDE candidates near their exam date
• NBDHE candidates needing final reinforcement
• International dentists seeking focused practice
• Students who want daily guided exam simulation

Legal Disclaimer

Dentist Study Group provides private educational tutoring and academic mentorship services independently developed by Linda Pulgar, RDH, based on personal academic training, clinical experience, and structured self-study.

Dentist Study Group is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any dental school, examination board, testing agency, licensing authority, or governmental organization in the United States or internationally.

Dentist Study Group does not administer official examinations and does not grant degrees, diplomas, licenses, certifications, or academic credits.

Enrollment in this program does not guarantee examination results, licensure approval, or professional authorization to practice.

All participants are responsible for verifying examination eligibility and licensing requirements directly with the appropriate official authorities.

Refund Policy

All payments for courses, tutoring sessions, study clubs, evaluation sessions, and academic activities are non-refundable once the course or activity has commenced.

By enrolling in any program or session, participants acknowledge and agree to this no-refund policy.

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Instructor

Linda Pulgar

EXPERIENCE Tutor of| Dentist Study Group – Orlando, FL (2016–Present) Prepare international dentists for U.S. boards (NBDHE, ADEX) Speaker and clinical instructor for CE courses Registered Dental Hygienist | Sage Dental – Orlando, FL (2021–Present) Dental Hygiene Skills ⦁ Comprehensive patient assessments and periodontal charting ⦁ Periodontal therapy: scaling and root planing (SRP), full-mouth debridement ⦁ Proficient in radiographic techniques (FMX, BWX, panoramic, Ceph) ⦁ Fluoride applications (varnish, gel), sealants, and desensitizing agents ⦁ Application of localized antimicrobials (Arestin, Atridox) ⦁ Oral hygiene instruction tailored to individual patient needs ⦁ Management of recall systems and re-evaluation protocols ⦁ Soft tissue management, gingival assessments, BOP interpretation ⦁ Infection control, sterilization protocols, OSHA/HIPAA compliance ⦁ Patient education in caries prevention and nutritional counseling Orthodontic Assistant | Multiple Practices – FL (2013–2021) ⦁ Initial orthodontic records: panoramic/cephalometric X-rays, intraoral/extraoral photos, impressions, digital scans ⦁ Bracket placement, band fitting, and bonding assistance ⦁ Archwire changes, ligature tie-ins, elastic and power chain application ⦁ IPR (interproximal reduction) and enamel polishing ⦁ Delivery and adjustment of removable appliances and clear aligners ⦁ Retainer fabrication: Essix, Hawley, and fixed retainers ⦁ Invisalign and iTero scan proficiency ⦁ Orthodontic charting, treatment progress notes, and recall scheduling ⦁ Patient education on appliance care, oral hygiene, and compliance ⦁ Sterilization, inventory management, and operatory setup ⦁ Support during debonding, final impressions, and retainer delivery General & Cosmetic Dentist – Venezuela (2001–2010) Dental Treatments for Oral Rehabilitation in Medically Compromised Patients Patients with systemic conditions such as cancer, autoimmune diseases (e.g., systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren’s syndrome), or hematologic disorders require an interdisciplinary and medically informed dental approach. Treatment must be tailored to their immunologic, pharmacologic, and systemic health status. ⦁ Comprehensive pre-treatment evaluation in coordination with the medical team. ⦁ Antibiotic prophylaxis when medically indicated. ⦁ Non-surgical periodontal therapy, including scaling and root planing. ⦁ Topical fluoride applications for patients undergoing cancer therapy or experiencing xerostomia. ⦁ Minimally invasive restorative treatments to preserve tooth structure and reduce trauma. ⦁ Use of biocompatible and metal-free materials when sensitivities are present. ⦁ Removable or fixed prostheses adapted for fragile oral mucosa or dry mouth conditions. ⦁ Intensive oral hygiene education and frequent preventive maintenance visits. ⦁ Monitoring of oral side effects from chemotherapy, radiation, or immunosuppressive drugs (e.g., mucositis, osteonecrosis, candidiasis). ⦁ Pain management and comfort-focused care during all procedures. Speaker & Trainer ⦁ Dentist Study group - Dental national board course prep Bilingual ⦁ Dentist study group - Hygienist Uptoday ⦁ Dentist Study group - Medical emergency at dental chair course ⦁ Dentist Study group - Private tutoring for Dental student and Dental hygienist ( Gross anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology,Oral medicine,Periodontics,Radiology) ⦁ Solidaridad Sin Fronteras – Foreign-trained dentist speaker ⦁ Dental Training for you – Ortho Assistant Instructor - Dental assistant Instructor ⦁ Aligner Plus International Speaker EDUCATION Universidad del Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela ⦁ Doctor of Dental Surgery, 2001 ⦁ Orthodontic Seminar (1 year), 2004 ⦁ Graduate Studies & Continuing Education: ⦁ Reconstructive & Cosmetic Dentistry – UCV Caracas, 2002–2003 ⦁ San Juan de Dios Hospital Internship – Caracas, 2004–2005 ⦁ Orthodontics Seminars ⦁ Invisalign (iTero) Training – Miami, FL ⦁ Implant & Digital Impressions, Rx Certification – Miami, FL ⦁ Aligner Plus – CE & International Training ⦁ ACP, OSHA, HIPAA, and Human Trafficking CE ⦁ INBDE Preparation ⦁ NBDHE Certification ⦁ Ongoing Dental Hygienist CE (Online Courses) Additional Clinical Training: ⦁ Curondont Therapy ⦁ Perio Protect Protocol ⦁ Oral Cancer Screening Techniques ⦁ Periodontal Stromal Therapy