Table 3.

Competency elements not included in the clinical skill test objectives

Competency element	National-level dental practitioner competencies	Validity (+/-)	Feasibility of item development (+/-)
Periodontal curettage	6.8. Perform periodontal curettage for chronic periodontitis.	+	-
Supportive periodontal therapy	6.9. Perform supportive periodontal treatment.	-	-
Diagnosis and treatment plan-simple soft tissue diseases	6.10. Treat simple soft tissue conditions.	+	+
Incision and drainage	6.16. Perform simple incision and drainage.	+	-
Biopsy	6.17. Perform simple tissue excision for biopsy.	+	-
Planning and performing prosthetic treatment	6.19. Effectively design and perform simple fixed and removable partial dentures, and full dentures.	+	+
Treatment of oromaxillofacial pain	6.23. Treat oral and maxillofacial pain, including temporomandibular joint.	+	+
Emergency rescue skills	7.3. Perform first aid procedures that may occur in a dental office.	+	+