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OPSC Dental Surgeon Syllabus 2023 : Exam Pattern
| OPSC Dental Surgeon Exam Details | |
| Conducting Authority | Odisha Public Service Commission |
| Category | Sarkari Syllabus |
| Post Name | Dental Surgeon |
| Official Website | opsc.gov.in |
OPSC Dental Surgeon 2023 Exam Pattern
The selection process for OPSC Dental Surgeon 2023 includes a written exam and an interview. Candidates who qualify for the written exam are further called for an interview. Candidates who wish to apply for the above post can refer to the exam pattern mentioned below.
Written Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for the written exam is shared below:
- It has objective type questions
- There is no negative marking for wrong answers
- The exam duration is 03 hours
- There are total 200 questions
| Type of Questions | Topics | Marks Awarded for each section | Total Questions | Duration (in Hours) |
| Multiple Choice Questions | Micro Biology | 10 | 200 | 03 |
| Dental Material | 10 | |||
| Dental Anatomy | 10 | |||
| Medicine | 10 | |||
| Surgery | 10 | |||
| Anatomy | 10 | |||
| Physiology | 10 | |||
| Biochemistry | 10 | |||
| Pharmacology | 10 | |||
| Pathology | 10 | |||
| Oral Pathology | 10 | |||
| Oral Medicine& Radiology | 10 | |||
| Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry | 10 | |||
| Orthodontics | 10 | |||
| Periodontics | 10 | |||
| Oral Surgery | 15 | |||
| Prosthodontics | 15 | |||
| Public Health Dentistry | 10 | |||
| Total | 200 | |||
Career Marking Test Pattern
This is the second phase of the selection process. The career marking test has the following selection criteria:
- Marks secured in 10th- 10%
- Marks secured in 12th- 10%
- Marks secured in Bachelor’s- 10%
OPSC Dental Surgeon Syllabus 2023
The detailed syllabus for the OPSC Dental Surgeon 2023 is shared below for reference. Candidates can refer to the syllabus below for their preparation. The exam has one written paper for which the syllabus is shared below.
Written Exam Syllabus
The topics included in the written exam are follows:
| Subject Name | Topics Included |
| Biochemistry | Carbohydrates, Heamoglobin, Lipids, Integration of Metabolism, Minerals, Vitamins, Acid-Base Balance, Enzymes, Proteins, Molecular Biology |
| Physiology | Reproduction, Respiratory System, Central Nervous System, Blood, General Physiology, Digestive system, Endocrinology, Excretory System, Muscle System, Special Senses |
| Anatomy | General Anatomy, Respiratory, General Embryology and Systemic embryology, Regional anatomy of head and neck with osteology, Clinical Anatomy, Head and Neck Structures and alimentary, Histology of basic tissues, The general disposition of thoracic, Abdominal and Pelvic Organs, Medical Genetics |
| Pathology | Definitions & causes of diseases, Cellular adaptations & intracellular accumulations, Disturbances of pigment & mineral metabolism, Acute inflammation II, Acute inflammation I, Mode of cell Injury, Chronic inflammation |
| Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry | Dental Anatomy and Histology, Case history recording, Child Psychology, Growth and Development, Dental Caries, Dental Radiology as related to Pedodontics |
| Microbiology | General Microbiology, Mycology, Systematic Bacteriology, Virology, Immunology |
| Dental Material | Casting Alloys, Structure of matter and principles of adhesion, Gypsum products, Investments and casting procedure, Physical properties of Dental Materials, Impression Materials, Denture base resins, Dental Implants, Inlay casting waxes, Dental polymers, Mechanical properties of Dental Materials, Dental Ceramics |
| Oral Pathology | Regressive Alterations of Teeth, Caries, Diseases of Pulp and Periapical tissues, Bacterial, Fungal & Viral Diseases affecting oral Cavity, A spread of Oral Infection, Developmental Disturbances of Hard Tissues, Diseases of Blood & Blood-Forming Organs, Healing of Oral Wounds, Physical & Chemical Injuries |
| Orthodontics | Introduction To Orthodontics, Orthodontic Diagnosis, Malocclusion, Treatment Planning, Post-Treatment Concepts, Mechanics Of Orthodontics, Oro-Facial Growth And Development |
| Public Health Dentistry | Dental Public Health, Research Methodology and Dental Statistics, Practice Management
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| Prosthodontics | Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Trial dentures, Articulators – discussion, Principles of Retention, Support, and Stability, Denture insertion, Reduction of residual ridge, Communicating with the patient, Overdentures dentures, Implant Supported complete denture, Diagnosis and treatment planning for a patient, Record bases and occlusion rims |
OPSC Dental Surgeon 2023 Reference Books
These are a few reference books that candidates can go through for their preparation:
- Exam Inspect– OPSC Dental Surgeon Preparation Book
- Upkar’s– OPSC Dental Surgeon Practice Questions
- Arihant’s– Quantitative Aptitude