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    Phase 1: Focused Start with Key Resources (2 weeks)

    Duration: 2 weeks
    Objective: Begin with foundational resources and work on high-priority
    subjects.

    - Week 1-2:
    - Main Tasks (1-1.5 hours daily):
    - Therapeutic Guidelines of Australia (TG): Start with the most
    important clinical scenarios for Operative Dentistry, Paediatrics, and
    Periodontology. Focus on case-based scenarios since these are highly
    relevant to the exam.
    - TG’s chapters on Dental Caries, Fluoride Use, and Preventive
    Care.
    - Odell Clinical Problem Solving in Dentistry: Focus on the chapters
    related to case-based reasoning in Operative Dentistry and Paediatrics.
    - Infection Control Guidelines of Australia: Review critical sections on
    infection protocols.
    - Articles: Find and read 2-3 relevant Australian Journal of Dentistry or
    British Dental Journal (BDJ) articles on key subjects (operative
    techniques, paediatric care, or periodontics).

    Phase 2: Core Clinical Subjects and Scenario-Based Learning (10


    weeks)
    Duration: 10 weeks
    Objective: Deep dive into high-priority subjects using TG and Odell,
    focusing on MCQs and scenario-based questions.

    Week 3-4: Operative Dentistry and Paediatrics


    - Operative Dentistry (1 hour/day):
    - Focus on restorative techniques, caries management, and material
    sciences.
    - Read TG guidelines for operative procedures and Odell’s case-based
    examples.
    - MCQs: Practice case-based MCQs using TG and Odell to solidify
    learning.

    - Paediatrics (1 hour/day):
    - Cover child behavioral management, fluoride use, and preventive
    care.
    - Read relevant TG chapters and Odell’s problem-solving cases.

    Week 5-6: Periodontology and Infection Control


    - Periodontology (1 hour/day):
    - Use TG to study periodontal disease management, surgical
    techniques, and pharmacology.
    - Odell’s problem-solving in advanced periodontal cases.

    - Infection Control (30 minutes/day):


    - Read the Infection Control Guidelines of Australia, focusing on
    sterilization and cross-infection protocols.

    Week 7-8: MCQ Focus and Article Review


    - Daily Tasks (1.5 hours):
    - MCQ Practice (1 hour): Practice questions from all three key
    subjects—operative, paediatrics, and perio.
    - Article Review (30 minutes): Study 1-2 Australian or BDJ articles each
    week. Focus on clinical articles on high-yield topics.

    Week 9-10: Final Review of Operative and Paediatrics


    - Daily Tasks (2 hours):
    - Focus on reviewing the hardest areas from TG and Odell.
    - Prioritize scenario-based learning, and practice writing or explaining
    answers.

    Phase 3: Mock Exams, MCQ Practice, and Final Refinement (6


    weeks)
    Duration: 6 weeks
    Objective: Refine knowledge, take mock exams, and reinforce high-yield
    topics.

    Week 11-12: Mock Exam 1


    - Daily Tasks (1.5 hours):
    - Mock Exam: Take a full-length, timed practice exam, focusing on
    clinical cases.
    - Review Mistakes (1 hour): Cross-check missed questions with TG and
    Odell.

    Week 13-14: Focused Article Study + Case Reviews


    - Daily Tasks (1.5 hours):
    - MCQ Practice (1 hour): Use case-based MCQs from past exams and
    question banks.
    - Article Study (30 minutes): Read BDJ/Australian Journal articles on
    operative techniques and paediatrics.

    Week 15-16: Final Review and Light Study


    - Daily Tasks (1-2 hours):
    - Light Review: Summarize important concepts from TG, Odell, and
    infection control guidelines.
    - Relaxation: Avoid over-studying; review important articles or notes
    casually.

    Recommended Articles for Study:


    1. Australian Dental Journal articles on:
    - Periodontal Disease Management in Australia
    - Fluoride Use in Paediatric Dentistry
    - Infection Control Protocols in Australian Dental Practice

    2. BDJ (British Dental Journal) articles on:


    - Case-based reviews in Operative Dentistry
    - Recent advances in Prosthodontic materials
    - Managing Pediatric Dental Anxiety

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