Studying dentistry at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is rewarding but intense. Efficient, well-organized notes make the difference between scrambling before exams and studying with confidence. This post gives a clear, actionable system for creating, organizing, and using NUS dentistry notes across preclinical and clinical years.
Stop using Word documents. Dentistry is visual.
Before you sit for your first BDS exam, check that your notes contain: nus dentistry notes
This is a holy war in the faculty.
Strategy: Use digital for speed (annotating slides) and then hand-draw "Summary Maps" for finals. Studying dentistry at the National University of Singapore
In your first year, you will share modules with the medical students (MBBS). You need notes for:
Pro Tip for Year 1: Convert your NUS Dentistry notes into Anki flashcards immediately. Spaced repetition is the only way to remember the 206 bones, 600 muscles, and countless nerves. GoodNotes / Notability (iPad):
Your final year is about consolidation. You no longer need comprehensive novels; you need Revision Sheets.