First Aid book vs. Kaplan NBDE part 1 review book

[darya2013]

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Im currently a second year dental student and registered to take the boards in may. I have the first aid book and that's what I have been using to study for boards so far. I have heard that the Kaplan NBDE part 1 review book (the big book) is really good and helpful for boards.. I wanted to ask for your opinion before I buy one? for those of you who have taken the boards or know anything about these books, which one is more helpful? and if I want to buy the kaplan book (which I think they dont have new versions of it anymore), where can I get one???

Thanks

 

[drhallow]

Hi,i think the lecture notes is better than first aid nbde part1 because it is more comprehensive and more organized.but the first aid usmle is also good for some topics. is darya a persian name means sea? 🙂

 

[darya2013]

Yes it does! you must be persian 😉 Do you know where I can buy the lecture notes though?

 

[drhallow]

mm you know I personally like to read books as pdf format therefor I had a lecture notes pdf as well.but if you like to purchase the book,I think you can buy it on amazon.com or kaplan store. yes I originally persian

 

[Green Eyes83]

Hi guys,

I am currently studying from the Kaplan books. What I want to know is that is it mandatory to study from the Dental first aid book as well?
I've heard that it helps a lot too, but is it really necessary?

Thanks

 

[drhallow]

Hi guys,

I am currently studying from the Kaplan books. What I want to know is that is it mandatory to study from the Dental first aid book as well?
I've heard that it helps a lot too, but is it really necessary?

Thanks

I am also studying kaplan review but many students in this forum mentioned that it is better so read first aid usmle for some topics.if you search this forum u would definitely find out.

 

[DMDVictoria]

Hi guys I am a dentist , graduated a year ago. I would like to take NBDE part 1. I searched trough the forum but didn't get clear answer where to study from so:
1. Should I use Kaplan books or Mosby review books. I searched and found that there is decksessetials and lecture notes by kaplan?
2. As I understood that dental decks are very useful so I should use those.
3. First aid book what about it ?
4. Kaplan question bank can only be found on their website?
5. Released exam where can I found those.

Guys if it is not hard please write how u guys study and which material u find most useful and obligatory.
Also how long approximately (average) is it take to study for that exam?!


Thanx a lot!!!!!

 

[leilasafai]

mm you know I personally like to read books as pdf format therefor I had a lecture notes pdf as well.but if you like to purchase the book,I think you can buy it on amazon.com or kaplan store. yes I originally persian

Hi,
I'm looking to figure out which book is more efficient to start with. "NBDE Kaplan review book" or "First Aid for the NBDE". I've read many reviews that "First Aid for the NBDE" has many errors and mistakes.
I was thinking about buying Kaplan review book.
can you share your pdf lecture notes too? I appreciate your help if you can send them to my email.
my email is : [email protected]

Thank you

 

[Voltron2010]

Hi,
I'm looking to figure out which book is more efficient to start with. "NBDE Kaplan review book" or "First Aid for the NBDE". I've read many reviews that "First Aid for the NBDE" has many errors and mistakes.
I was thinking about buying Kaplan review book.
can you share your pdf lecture notes too? I appreciate your help if you can send them to my email.
my email is : [email protected]

Thank you

I dont like first aid bc its incomplete and requires you to do research, since its done in outline form. Since i dont like Wasting researching when i could be studying researched material instead. I like kaplans book better because all the information you need is there.

 

[DR ALPS]

hi.i dont have more info abt NBDE books n stuffs.....can anybdy tel me what shd be included 4 prep n Is first aid for NBDE or Dental decks flashcards r same thing or different??plz help

 

[DentalUtopia]

i liked the lecture notes better more detailed and organized.. i passed part I on march 16.