Best Dental School Anki Decks (and How to Use Them with Anki Remote)

What You’ll Learn

Whether you’re memorizing tooth morphology or prepping for the INBDE, the right Anki deck can be a game-changer in dental school. In this post, we’ll highlight some of the best Anki decks for D1 through D4 students—and show how to use them more effectively with Anki Remote.

You’ll learn:

• how to tag, filter, and customize decks to match your goals, and
• how hands-free review can help you stay consistent without burning out.

What Makes a Great Anki Deck for Dental School?

A great deck isn’t just a large one—it’s one that’s:

• Clear and concise (no cluttered slides copied into cards)
• Well-organized by topic or exam relevance
• Easy to tag and filter
• Based on accurate, current curriculum content
• Compatible with hands-free tools like AnkiRemote or Anki Clicker

Best Anki Decks by Year or Purpose

For D1–D2: Foundational Sciences

• Dental Anatomy + Histology: Look for decks based on high-quality visuals and structured repetition.

• Head & Neck Anatomy: Great for integrating visuals, nerve paths, and muscle groups.

• Oral Histology & Physiology: Often overlooked, but these are critical for exams and clinical basics.

For D2–D3: Pathology, Pharm, Micro

• Oral Pathology: The Mental Dental Pathology deck is well-tagged and broken down by condition.

• Dental Pharmacology: Find decks that focus on dental-specific drugs, interactions, and black box warnings.

• Microbiology & Immunology: Use concise cards focused on bacterial ID, oral flora, and host defense.

For D3–D4: INBDE Prep

• Mental Dental INBDE Deck: Widely trusted, straightforward, and reviewed by thousands of students.

• INBDE Bootcamp Deck: More recent, often paired with Bootcamp video content.

• Sketchy/Mental Dental Hybrids: Some students merge decks from visual-based programs into a custom setup.

How to Tag & Filter These Decks for Smarter Review

Tags are essential if you want to drill efficiently.

Recommended tags:

• must-know
• clinical
• low-confidence
• recalled-wrong
• case-based

Once tagged, use filtered decks to focus on:

• Cards you missed
• Subjects you’re weak in
• High-yield sections right before a quiz or board review

Example: Filter Mental Dental cards tagged with low-confidence AND microbiology for a targeted review session.

What Students Are Saying

“The clicker made flashcard review second nature. I actually finish my decks now.” — Med Student

“I use Mental Dental with tags + AnkiRemote. I can review anytime I want.” — Anki User

Final Thoughts

The right deck paired with the right setup can save you hours of wasted review. Whether you're tackling D1 anatomy or prepping for the INBDE, flashcards are still one of the most effective tools—and Anki Remote helps make them a daily habit.