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.
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.