Question: is nbde part 1 difficult?
Answer: If you've talked to any upper classmen, you'll know that the testlets on the NBDE Part 1 are some of the most difficult parts of your dental boards. According to the ADA NBDE Part 1 Guide, approximately 80% of the items on the NBDE Part 1 are stand-alone, while approximately 20% are interdisciplinary testlet-based.