National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) 2025 Candidate Guide

National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE)
2025 Candidate Guide
National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) - (ANSWER)A
comprehensive exam designed to assess the knowledge and skills of dental
hygienists.



Department of Testing Services (DTS) - (ANSWER)A shared service of the
American Dental Association (ADA) that provides examination services.



COVID-19 - (ANSWER)A global pandemic that may impact the administration of
the NBDHE.



Candidate Guide - (ANSWER)An official document that provides information
about the NBDHE, including eligibility requirements, examination content, and
preparation materials.



Eligibility Requirements - (ANSWER)The qualifications needed to participate in
the NBDHE.



Examination Information - (ANSWER)Details about the fees, schedule, and
procedures for the NBDHE.



Examination Fairness - (ANSWER)Efforts made to ensure fairness, diversity, and
inclusion in the administration of the examination.

, Examination Content - (ANSWER)The topics and materials covered in the NBDHE.



Preparation Materials - (ANSWER)Resources available to study for the NBDHE.



Examination Regulations - (ANSWER)The rules and conduct expected during the
NBDHE.



Results Information - (ANSWER)Information about the scoring, audits, and
reporting of NBDHE results.



Ethical Conduct - (ANSWER)The professional behavior and standards expected of
dental hygienists.



Purpose of National Board Examinations - (ANSWER)The purpose of assessing
qualifications for dental licensure through national board examinations.



Dental Hygiene Licensure - (ANSWER)The requirements and responsibilities
associated with dental hygiene licensure.



Scope of the Examination - (ANSWER)The content and format of the NBDHE.



Patient Box - (ANSWER)Information provided for dental cases in the NBDHE.