Introduction

The Singapore Dental Council (SDC) Examination is a professional licensing assessment pathway for overseas-trained dental graduates who wish to practice dentistry in Singapore. It evaluates a candidate’s clinical knowledge, diagnostic reasoning, practical competency, and professional conduct according to Singapore’s dental practice standards. The SDC Examination Preparation Program on TERRALEAP.COM is designed to support candidates with structured, exam-focused learning that strengthens core dental concepts, builds clinical confidence, and enhances performance through case-based learning and systematic revision.

Scope

This program provides complete exam-oriented preparation aligned with SDC expectations, covering:

• Orientation to the SDC examination pattern and preparation strategy
• Core dental science fundamentals and clinical application
• High-yield topics across major dental disciplines:
  • Oral anatomy and physiology
  • Oral pathology and oral medicine
  • Conservative dentistry and endodontics
  • Periodontology
  • Prosthodontics
  • Oral and maxillofacial surgery
  • Pediatric dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Community dentistry and preventive dentistry
• Clinical case discussions: diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient safety
• Infection control standards, sterilization, and dental clinic safety practices
• Professional ethics, patient communication, and documentation essentials
• Exam-style MCQs, structured clinical scenarios, and revision modules

Objectives

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

• Understand the SDC examination structure and expectations
• Strengthen dental clinical knowledge with exam-oriented learning
• Improve diagnostic reasoning and evidence-based treatment planning
• Build confidence in managing common dental clinical scenarios
• Enhance infection control and clinical safety readiness
• Improve performance through structured practice and revision tools
• Develop exam confidence with systematic preparation and guidance

Who can enroll

This program is ideal for:

• Overseas dental graduates preparing for the Singapore Dental Council (SDC) exam
• Dentists planning to obtain licensure and practice in Singapore
• Final-year BDS students and dental interns targeting international dental pathways
• Dental professionals seeking structured revision and exam-focused preparation
• Candidates aiming to strengthen clinical reasoning and treatment planning skills

Study Content on TERRALEAP.COM

Learners will supported with structured learning resources through:
✅Video Lessons (topic-wise teaching, clinical case discussions, exam guidance sessions)
✅PDFs (high-yield notes, treatment planning guides, clinical algorithms, MCQ practice sets)
All study content is provided through TERRALEAP.COM for flexible learning, revision, and exam readiness.