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.
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.
