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DHT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS BANK NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
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Which of the following is secondary prevention? - Answer-
The treatment of early disease
Who is the father of dental hygiene? - Answer-Alfred C.
Fones
The dental hygiene process of care features which of the
following six components? - Answer-ADPIED
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation,
Evaluation, Documentation
A) The dental hygiene diagnosis identifies the patient's
health behaviors that the dental hygienist is licensed to
treat. B) It provides the basis on which the dental hygiene
treatment plan is designed, implemented, and evaluated. -
Answer-Both statements are true.
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Which of the following is a form of primary prevention? -
Answer-Fluoride to prevent caries
During the assessment phase of the dental hygiene
process of care, the dental hygienist collects which of the
following types of data? - Answer-Both subjective and
objective information
Which of the following best defines prognosis? - Answer-
Expected treatment outcome
Which of the following are examples of alternative practice
settings? - Answer-Free clinics, public health clinics, and
schools
Which of the following is not a core value in dental
hygiene? - Answer-Profitability
In which step in the resolution of an issue or dilemma
should the dental hygienist ask, "Does an outside source
need to be consulted? - Answer-Step 3: clarification
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The professional dental hygiene practice is responsible for
providing only those services allowed within the scope of
practice, which is outlined by the: - Answer-dental hygiene
practice act of each state.
The first licensed dental hygienist was: - Answer-Irene
Newman
As of 2014, __________ states allow dental hygienists to
provide direct access care in a variety of community
settings. - Answer-37
Which core value in the professional dental hygiene
practice states that people have the right to full disclosure
of all relevant information? - Answer-Individual autonomy
and respect
Which of the following is defined as a principle or habit
with respect to right or wrong behavior? - Answer-Moral
Mr. Scott has not been to a dentist in 7 years. His medical
history contains no contraindications for treatment. Clinical
findings reveal recession on the facial surfaces of all
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premolar and canine teeth and amalgam restorations in
molars with worn margins. The gingival tissue is relatively
healthy; there is minimal bleeding on probing in
interproximal areas, and pocket depths are 1 to 3 mm.
What is the first component of the dental hygiene process
of care to be initiated for Mr. Scott? - Answer-Assess the
patient.
Mr. Scott has not been to a dentist in 7 years. His medical
history contains no contraindications for treatment. Clinical
findings reveal recession on the facial surfaces of all
premolar and canine teeth and amalgam restorations in
molars with worn margins. The gingival tissue is relatively
healthy; there is minimal bleeding on probing in
interproximal areas, and pocket depths are 1 to 3 mm.
Which of the following findings is subjective data? -
Answer-The patient has not been to the dentist in 7 years.
Mr. Scott has not been to a dentist in 7 years. His medical
history contains no contraindications for treatment. Clinical
findings reveal recession on the facial surfaces of all
premolar and canine teeth and amalgam restorations in
molars with worn margins. The gingival tissue is relatively
healthy; there is minimal bleeding on probing in
interproximal areas, and pocket depths are 1 to 3 mm.
DHT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS BANK NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||LATEST VERSION!!!
Which of the following is secondary prevention? - Answer-
The treatment of early disease
Who is the father of dental hygiene? - Answer-Alfred C.
Fones
The dental hygiene process of care features which of the
following six components? - Answer-ADPIED
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation,
Evaluation, Documentation
A) The dental hygiene diagnosis identifies the patient's
health behaviors that the dental hygienist is licensed to
treat. B) It provides the basis on which the dental hygiene
treatment plan is designed, implemented, and evaluated. -
Answer-Both statements are true.
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Which of the following is a form of primary prevention? -
Answer-Fluoride to prevent caries
During the assessment phase of the dental hygiene
process of care, the dental hygienist collects which of the
following types of data? - Answer-Both subjective and
objective information
Which of the following best defines prognosis? - Answer-
Expected treatment outcome
Which of the following are examples of alternative practice
settings? - Answer-Free clinics, public health clinics, and
schools
Which of the following is not a core value in dental
hygiene? - Answer-Profitability
In which step in the resolution of an issue or dilemma
should the dental hygienist ask, "Does an outside source
need to be consulted? - Answer-Step 3: clarification
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The professional dental hygiene practice is responsible for
providing only those services allowed within the scope of
practice, which is outlined by the: - Answer-dental hygiene
practice act of each state.
The first licensed dental hygienist was: - Answer-Irene
Newman
As of 2014, __________ states allow dental hygienists to
provide direct access care in a variety of community
settings. - Answer-37
Which core value in the professional dental hygiene
practice states that people have the right to full disclosure
of all relevant information? - Answer-Individual autonomy
and respect
Which of the following is defined as a principle or habit
with respect to right or wrong behavior? - Answer-Moral
Mr. Scott has not been to a dentist in 7 years. His medical
history contains no contraindications for treatment. Clinical
findings reveal recession on the facial surfaces of all
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premolar and canine teeth and amalgam restorations in
molars with worn margins. The gingival tissue is relatively
healthy; there is minimal bleeding on probing in
interproximal areas, and pocket depths are 1 to 3 mm.
What is the first component of the dental hygiene process
of care to be initiated for Mr. Scott? - Answer-Assess the
patient.
Mr. Scott has not been to a dentist in 7 years. His medical
history contains no contraindications for treatment. Clinical
findings reveal recession on the facial surfaces of all
premolar and canine teeth and amalgam restorations in
molars with worn margins. The gingival tissue is relatively
healthy; there is minimal bleeding on probing in
interproximal areas, and pocket depths are 1 to 3 mm.
Which of the following findings is subjective data? -
Answer-The patient has not been to the dentist in 7 years.
Mr. Scott has not been to a dentist in 7 years. His medical
history contains no contraindications for treatment. Clinical
findings reveal recession on the facial surfaces of all
premolar and canine teeth and amalgam restorations in
molars with worn margins. The gingival tissue is relatively
healthy; there is minimal bleeding on probing in
interproximal areas, and pocket depths are 1 to 3 mm.
