NBDHE ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE 2026
▶ 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.
▶ Dental Charts? Answer:Visual representations of dental conditions used
in the NBDHE.
▶ Testlet? Answer:A case study or problem with associated test questions.
▶ Sample Testlet? Answer:An example of a testlet focusing on community
health and research principles.
▶ Sample Item Formats? Answer:Different formats of questions used in the
NBDHE.
▶ Acronyms and Abbreviations? Answer:Commonly used acronyms and
abbreviations in the NBDHE.
▶ Confidentiality of Examination Materials? Answer:The prohibition of
sharing or distributing examination items to maintain the integrity of the
NBDHE.
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE 2026
▶ 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.
▶ Dental Charts? Answer:Visual representations of dental conditions used
in the NBDHE.
▶ Testlet? Answer:A case study or problem with associated test questions.
▶ Sample Testlet? Answer:An example of a testlet focusing on community
health and research principles.
▶ Sample Item Formats? Answer:Different formats of questions used in the
NBDHE.
▶ Acronyms and Abbreviations? Answer:Commonly used acronyms and
abbreviations in the NBDHE.
▶ Confidentiality of Examination Materials? Answer:The prohibition of
sharing or distributing examination items to maintain the integrity of the
NBDHE.