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This comprehensive study guide contains over 200 multiple-choice questions and accurate answers covering the full scope of the Dental Hygiene Theory (DHT) curriculum for the 2025/2026 final exam. Topics include ADPIED care process, oral health prevention levels, HIPAA regulations, disease transmission, infection control, patient positioning, health history, communication barriers, sterilization, PPE, documentation, and medical emergencies. Structured by chapter and clinical scenarios, this high-yield resource is essential for dental hygiene students aiming for top exam scores.

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Final EXAM Review – DHT 2025/2026
Exam Questions and Corresponding
Answers with Surety of 100% Pass Mark



CHAPTER 1 - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔


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


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.


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,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 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

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, 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. Which of the following would be a correct dental hygiene

diagnostic statement for Mr. Scott? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Recessions on facial

surfaces related to incorrect toothbrushing

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. Considering there is overlap of the three types of services

provided by the dental hygienist, which would be the primary type of


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