DHT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS BANK NEWEST
2026 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS
Terms in this set (395)
Who is the father of dental Alfred C. Fones
hygiene?
The dental hygiene process ADPIED
of care features which of the Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation,
following six components?
Evaluation, Documentation
A) The dental hygiene Both statements are true.
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.
CHAPTER 1
The treatment of early disease
Which of the following is
secondary prevention?
,Which of the following is a Fluoride to prevent caries
form of primary prevention?
During the assessment phase Both subjective and objective information
of the dental hygiene process
of care, the dental hygienist
collects which of the
following types of data?
Which of the following best Expected treatment outcome
defines prognosis?
Which of the following are Free clinics, public health clinics, and schools
examples of alternative
practice settings?
Profitability
Which of the following is not
a core value in dental
hygiene?
In which step in the Step 3: clarification
resolution of an issue or
dilemma should the dental
hygienist ask, "Does an
outside source need to be
consulted?
The professional dental dental hygiene practice act of each state.
hygiene practice is
responsible for providing
only those services allowed
within the scope of practice,
which is outlined by the:
,The first licensed dental Irene Newman
hygienist was:
As of 2014, __________ 37
states allow dental hygienists
to provide direct access care
in a variety of community
settings.
Which core value in the Individual autonomy and respect
professional dental hygiene
practice states that people
have the right to full
disclosure of all relevant
information?
Moral
Which of the following is
defined as a principle or
habit with respect to right or
wrong behavior?
, Mr. Scott has not been to a Assess the patient.
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?
2026 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS
Terms in this set (395)
Who is the father of dental Alfred C. Fones
hygiene?
The dental hygiene process ADPIED
of care features which of the Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation,
following six components?
Evaluation, Documentation
A) The dental hygiene Both statements are true.
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.
CHAPTER 1
The treatment of early disease
Which of the following is
secondary prevention?
,Which of the following is a Fluoride to prevent caries
form of primary prevention?
During the assessment phase Both subjective and objective information
of the dental hygiene process
of care, the dental hygienist
collects which of the
following types of data?
Which of the following best Expected treatment outcome
defines prognosis?
Which of the following are Free clinics, public health clinics, and schools
examples of alternative
practice settings?
Profitability
Which of the following is not
a core value in dental
hygiene?
In which step in the Step 3: clarification
resolution of an issue or
dilemma should the dental
hygienist ask, "Does an
outside source need to be
consulted?
The professional dental dental hygiene practice act of each state.
hygiene practice is
responsible for providing
only those services allowed
within the scope of practice,
which is outlined by the:
,The first licensed dental Irene Newman
hygienist was:
As of 2014, __________ 37
states allow dental hygienists
to provide direct access care
in a variety of community
settings.
Which core value in the Individual autonomy and respect
professional dental hygiene
practice states that people
have the right to full
disclosure of all relevant
information?
Moral
Which of the following is
defined as a principle or
habit with respect to right or
wrong behavior?
, Mr. Scott has not been to a Assess the patient.
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?
