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ABO笔试指南2009第四版（含ABO推荐文献及教科书）

摘要: The American Board of Orthodontics Written Examination Guide Fourth Edition July 2009 (see Major Revisions History on last page) The American Board of Orthodontics 401 North Lindbergh Blvd. Suite 308 ...

Test Specifications

The American Board of Orthodontics Written Examination is based on criterion-referenced testing, which is the concept that examinees should be measured against the skill and knowledge represented by each test item. The difficulty of each item for the minimally- competent examinee is the basis for setting the Criterion Standard, one that is represented as an absolute standard on a Benchmark Scale. The Benchmark Scale and Criterion Standard for The American Board of Orthodontics Written Examination were first established in 2003 and updated for 2008 and beyond.

The ABO Written Examination consists of 240 multiple-choice questions and is divided into four (4) modules. Below is a breakdown of the percentage of questions for each specific topic included in the written examination:

MODULE 1 - Basic and Applied Biomedical Sciences. Topics include:

Anatomical Sciences	15%
Biochemistry/Physiology / Bone Biology and Histology	19%
Developmental Anatomy / Developmental Disturbances / Genetic Disorders	26%
Growth and Development	25%
Microbiology / Immunology / Infection Control / Pathology	15%
MODULE 2 - Clinical Sciences "A". Topics include:
Occlusion	22%
Temporomandibular Disorders	18%
Radiography / Photography	16%
Cephalometrics / Computer Techniques	28%

Topics below are combined in this percentage	16%
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation / Risk Management / Practice Management / Ethics
Statistics / Research Design / Pharmacology /Pain / Anxiety Control
Preventive Dentistry / Hygiene / Behavioral Science / Patient Management
Speech Pathology / Orthodontic History
MODULE 3 - Clinical Sciences "B". Topics include:
Orthodontic Materials / Physical Principles / Orthodontic Techniques and Appliances	25%
Orthopedics / Biomechanics	21%
Orthodontic Diagnosis / Case Analysis / Treatment Planning	20%
Orthodontic /Surgical Treatment / Periodontal Treatment / Endodontic Treatment	18%
Orthodontic / Restorative Dentistry Treatment / Implants	16%
MODULE 4
Patient Analysis	73%
Anatomical Landmarks of the Skull	16%
Anatomical Landmarks of the Lateral and Frontal Cephalograms	11%