Study Less, Retain More: Hands-Free Anki for Dental Students
What You’ll Learn
Want to prep for the INBDE without getting overwhelmed? This blog shows you how to use Anki Remote and the Anki Clicker to simplify your flashcard routine, boost your recall, and actually stick with your study plan.
You’ll learn:
- Why most students burn out using traditional study methods
- How hands-free flashcard tools help you stay consistent
- Which INBDE decks and tags to use
- A realistic study routine you can follow every day
The Real Reason You’re Tired of Studying
Let’s be honest — it’s not the content that drains you, it’s the constant clicking, switching screens, and repeating cards inefficiently.
Traditional Anki review requires:
- Sitting still
- Full attention
- Constant tapping or keyboard shortcuts
That’s friction. And over time, it kills consistency. What you need is a smoother way to review.
What Is Anki Remote and How Does It Work?
The Anki Remote is a wireless Bluetooth controller designed to make Anki flashcard review hands-free. Pair it once with your device and you can flip through cards using buttons instead of your keyboard or screen.
With the Anki Clicker, you can:
- Navigate cards with one hand
- Trigger “Again,” “Good,” or “Easy” with a button press
- Study on the couch, during commutes, or in between patients
Why Hands-Free = Higher Retention
When studying feels effortless, you’re more likely to do it daily. And when you review daily, spaced repetition takes care of the rest.
Benefits:
- No setup delay — just open Anki and click
- You can study while multitasking
- You cover more cards in less time
- Reduced burnout because it doesn’t feel like a chore
It’s not just about doing more — it’s about doing it better.
INBDE-Friendly Flashcard Strategy
You don’t need 10,000 cards. You need 5–6 well-structured decks that target high-yield topics.
Best Decks for INBDE:
- Dental Anatomy
- Oral Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Ethics + Case Scenarios
- Microbiology & Patient Management
Use tags like:
- must-know
- missed-on-test
- clinical
- low-confidence
Sample Hands-Free INBDE Study Routine
Want a consistent rhythm without overthinking it? Try this:
Use Anki stats to track mastery.
Stack short sessions for big gains.
What Students Are Saying
“I love my anki remote, it makes my morning studying hours so easy and effective and I get studying done hours earlier than without it! I take it with me wherever I go and it's made my medical journey a lot easier :)” — ZM, Med Student
“I really love the remote! The setup was easy and it connected ot my laptop pretty well. Learning the controls was also very easy and it's very adapting to environments! I was able to connect it to my phone to do anki on the go when I'm not sitting at my desk! IT makes going through cards easy and helps me focus on what i need to learn!” – Maame, Undergrad Student
Key Takeaway
If you're tired of dragging yourself through 2-hour cram sessions, it’s time to change the way you study — not how hard you try.
The Anki Remote helps dental students study smarter, faster, and with less friction. Less burnout. More retention. Real results.