Dr. Silppa
Endodontist, MPH · Clinical Content Lead & Co-Founder
Dr. Silppa grew up between Al Ain and Dubai, then moved to India to study dentistry. She earned her BDS and went on to specialize in endodontics at A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences in Mangalore, completing her post-graduate training in 2017. After graduation, she worked in several highly reputable dental offices across India, both in practice and as a consultant, building deep hands-on clinical experience alongside a strong foundation in applied dental science.
In 2021, she made the move to the United States, where she pursued a Master's in Public Health at the University of New Haven in Connecticut. While completing her MPH, she began preparing for the INBDE, spending six months studying while balancing school, finances, and the reality of being new to the country.
During that preparation, she spent money on some of the bigger INBDE platforms. Some of them didn't help as much as she'd hoped. Midway through her prep, she changed her approach entirely, shifting to high-volume practice questions, and that's what made the difference. She passed the INBDE on her first attempt.
That experience stuck with her. She saw firsthand how stressful the INBDE journey is, especially for international dentists who are juggling a new country, tight finances, and the pressure of a high-stakes exam, often without clear guidance on where to start, how to study, or how to think through the material. She wanted to build something affordable, student-focused, and built around the approach that actually worked for her. That's how Blip Dental came to be.
Dr. Silppa writes all of the clinical content and practice questions on Blip. Every question is grounded in her experience as a practicing endodontist who went through this exact process and came out the other side.
Articles by Dr. Silppa
INBDE Results and Scores: What You Actually Get Back
The INBDE uses a scaled score of 49–99, with 75 as the passing threshold. Here's exactly what your score report shows, when results come out, and what happens if you fail.
INBDE Study Schedules for Every Timeline (30, 45, 60, 90 Days)
Four realistic INBDE study schedules for 30-day, 45-day, 60-day, and 90-day timelines, with phase breakdowns, daily structure, and guidance on which one fits your situation.
Free INBDE Practice Questions: 10 Samples with Full Explanations | Blip Dental
10 free INBDE practice questions with full explanations and clinical reasoning walkthroughs from an endodontist who passed on her first attempt. Let's quiz!
INBDE for International Dentists: The Complete Guide (2026) | Blip Dental
An internationally trained dentist who passed the INBDE on her first attempt breaks down eligibility, ECE evaluation, costs, pass rates, study timelines, and what to expect.
INBDE Caselets: How to Think Through Patient Cases (Step-by-Step)
Today we're discussing how to approach INBDE caselets (testlets) with a simple clinical reasoning framework, common traps to avoid, and a walkthrough example.
INBDE High-Yield Topics: What to Study First (and What to Skip)
Today we break down the highest-weighted INBDE topics, what to study first, what to deprioritize, and why your personal weak spots matter most.
Complete INBDE Exam Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before You Start Studying
About to start prepping for the INBDE dental boards? This guide covers the exam format, scoring, registration, study phases, and timelines so you can be fully prepared.
The Research That Changed How I Looked At Studying for the INBDE: Why Drilling Questions Beats Watching Videos
The first step to passing the INBDE is to rethink how you prepare. Active recall, spaced repetition, and weak-spot targeting all help you to study smarter.
INBDE Pass Rates: What the Data Actually Shows
INBDE pass rates shifted dramatically in 2024 after the JCNDE raised the performance standard. Here's what the official data shows, broken down by year, candidate type, and attempt number, and what it means for anyone testing in 2026.
INBDE Exam Day Checklist: A Milestone Plan (2 Months → Test Day) for Zero Surprises
A step-by-step INBDE exam day plan working backward from test day. Covers ID checks, route planning, your grab-and-go kit, and a zero-decision, stress-free morning of.
How to Actually Study for the INBDE: What Moves the Needle
We believe that high-volume, speed-based INBDE practice questions matter more than passive study. Here's how to train for exam-day stamina, pattern recognition, and confidence.