toefl score for nbde

[dentalbuzz21]

hi, i am a dentist from india. i have recently come to us and took toefl exam. today i received a score of 90. i was wondering if i should prepare for my boards first and then worry about the toefl score. i have visited many dental school websites and everyone has different toefl score requirement. plz tell what shold i do?

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[oralcare123]

TOEFL is not something you can just prepare in a month or so. It does take time to achieve a good score. My advise - study for the board exams and improve your English at the same time. The goal is at least a 100

 

[dentalbuzz21]

Thankyou for your advise. If you have taken the boards, can you please tell me how you prepared, i mean what all study materials is required? I have bought dental decks n first aid.

 

[dentalbuzz21]

Are the classes for boards beneficial? Or i should just prepare at home? And whats an average time for preparation?

 

[oralcare123]

Classes are not necessary, just study at home. Decks are the best, but if you feel you do not remember much of the subject - review more from the textbook.People also advise TUFT pharmacology and pathology

 

[oralcare123]

It took me maybe 3 months each to prepare, but I was not in a rush

 

[dentalbuzz21]

Well, i am planning to give exam this year. Are dental decks sufficient? I think i need to review my theory first, may be from kaplans or is there any other book i should order?

 

[oralcare123]

Decks are like a review plan. I liked Kaplan notes for part1 and had a separate book for dental anatomy

 

[dentalbuzz21]

Thanks oralcare. I have very old edition if kaplans. Do i need to buy a new one and which book is good for dental anat?