How to Customize Your INBDE Flashcards with Anki Remote

What You’ll Learn

If you’re using generic Anki decks for INBDE prep and feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. The key to mastering high-yield content isn’t doing more—it’s doing things smarter. In this blog, you’ll learn how to customize your flashcards using tags, filtered decks, and the AnkiRemote to create a study flow that fits your schedule and targets your weaknesses.

Why Personalizing Your Flashcards is a Game-Changer

Downloaded decks are great starters—but they’re rarely organized to match your goals. Without filtering or tagging, it’s easy to fall into mindless card-flipping or repeating content you already know. Personalizing your deck means:

• Prioritizing your weak areas
• Focusing only on what matters for the INBDE
• Saving time while improving retention
• Making it easier to stay consistent with tools like AnkiRemote

Deck Structure Tips for Dental Students

Start by breaking your decks into logical categories based on the INBDE outline. Skip the 10,000-card mega-decks and focus on what’s actually tested.

Recommended deck categories:

• Dental Anatomy
• Pathology
• Pharmacology
• Microbiology & Immunology
• Patient Management & Ethics

Organizing by subject helps you rotate through topics systematically and avoid burnout.

Use Smart Tags to Prioritize High-Yield Material

Tags make your review more targeted and efficient. After importing a deck, review each section and tag cards based on what matters to you.

Recommended tags:

• must-know
• missed-on-test
• case-based
• low-confidence
• black-box-warning

These tags let you create filtered decks that drill exactly what you need—especially useful when paired with AnkiRemote.

How AnkiRemote Helps You Drill Customized Decks

Once your decks are organized and tagged, the Anki Remote makes it easy to stay consistent. Instead of breaking your flow to reach for a keyboard or screen, you can click through cards effortlessly.

Benefits of studying hands-free:

• Review tagged decks while walking, commuting, or relaxing
• Press a button to mark “Again,” “Good,” or “Easy”
• Avoid friction and study more consistently
• Stay focused and build better retention with less effort

Get Your Anki Remote for INBDE Flashcard Mastery

Sample INBDE Custom Study Routine

This structure helps you stay flexible while building recall through repetition.

Real Feedback from AnkiRemote Users

“Honestly didn’t think I’d ever say I enjoy doing flashcards, but the clicker made it so easy. I’ve gotten through 250+ cards a day without burnout.” — Vine

“It’s a total game-changer. I use it with filtered decks and now I actually finish my reviews. If you’re in dental school, just get it.” — DStdennis

“I do cards while eating, walking, chilling—no excuses anymore.” — Usher

Key Takeaway

Customizing your flashcards doesn’t take a ton of time—but the payoff is huge. When your decks are tagged and filtered properly, and you’ve got the AnkiRemote in hand, you can study anywhere, anytime, and make every card count.