DENTAL HYGIENE HESI EXAM 2026||
GUARANTEED PASS
What causes ORANGE extrinsic stain? - ANSWER-Chromogenic bacteria from
poor oral hygiene (anterior cervical third of tooth)
What causes GRAY/BROWN GREEN extrinsic stain? - ANSWER-marijuana
What causes GREEN extrinsic stain? - ANSWER-chromogenic bacteria and
fungi from poor oral hygiene
What causes BLUE-GREEN extrinsic stain? - ANSWER-occupational exposure
to metallic dust
What are the parts of a toothbrush? - ANSWER-head, shank, handle
Which tooth brushing method is done at a 45 DEGREE angle toward the apex at
gingival 1/3 & placing bristles into the SULCUS; uses SHORT VIBRATORY
STROKES - ANSWER-bass/sulcular brushing
Which tooth brushing method is part of the brush placed on GINGIVA and
CERVICAL area of tooth, pressure is applied to blanch tissue, and handle
ROTATES slightly? - ANSWER-stillman
Which tooth brushing method is the SAME as the stillman, but adds a ROLL
and vibration stroke? - ANSWER-modified stillman
,which tooth brushing method is done at a DOWNWARD 45 degree angle
toward THE OCCLUSAL SURFACE, using short vibratory strokes? -
ANSWER-Charter
T/F: The bass method is meant for everyone - ANSWER-True
Which brushing method is meant for gingival stimulation and massaging? -
ANSWER-stillman
Which brushing method is meant for gingival recession and stimulation? -
ANSWER-modified stillman
Which brushing method is meant for orthodontic patients, fixed partial dentures,
bridges, and post periodontal surgery patients. - ANSWER-Charter
Which flossing method is best for healthy tissue, TYPE I EMBRASURES,
good manual dexterity? - ANSWER-unwaxed and waxed dental floss
Which flossing method is best for healthy tissue, TYPE 1 EMBRASURES, but
POOR manual dexterity? - ANSWER-dental floss holders
Which flossing method is best for TYPE II Embrasure Space, Fixed bridges,
distal of last tooth in arch, proximals of widely spaced teeth? - ANSWER-tufted
dental floss; ex: super floss
Which flossing method is best for TYPE II or III Embrasure Space, Furcation,
and Exposed proximal ROOT CONCAVITIES? - ANSWER-interdental brush
,Which flossing method is best for TYPE III Embrasure Spaces, DISTAL of last
tooth, CROWDED OR MISALIGNED TEETH, Exposed furcations -
ANSWER-end-tufted brush
Which flossing method is best for EVERYONE, but better for deeper pockets
and gingivitis? - ANSWER-oral irrigator/water flosser
Which flossing method is best for abudments and pontics? - ANSWER-floss
threaders
Which flossing method is best for stimulating gingiva to improve circulation
and can remove plaque from tooth - ANSWER-rubber tip stimulator
Which embrasure space is indicated when the interdental papilla FILLS the
gingival embrasure space completely; which type of floss is involved? -
ANSWER-Type I; floss holders and dental floss
Which embrasure space is indicated when the height of interdental papilla is
REDUCED? Which type of floss is used? - ANSWER-Type II; tufted dental
floss, interdental brushes, toothpick holder, and the triangular wood wedge
Which embrasure space is indicated when Interdental papilla is MISSING,
Blunted? Which type of floss is used? - ANSWER-interdental brush, end-tufted
brush, toothpick holder, and triangular wood wedge
What are the three purposes of dentifrice? - ANSWER-Hygienic, therapeutic,
and cosmetic
What are ACTIVE ingredients in toothpaste that prevent CARIES? -
ANSWER-Sodium fluoride, stannous fluoride, and monofluorophosphate
, What are ACTIVE ingredients in toothpaste that reduce tooth sensitivity? -
ANSWER-POTASSIUM citrate, POTASSIUM nitrate, CALCIUM carbonate,
and stannous fluoride
Which agency is a FEDERAL agency that enforces WORKPLACE SAFETY -
ANSWER-OSHA (occupational safety and health administration)
Which agency protects EMPLOYEES by improving ENGENNERING controls
and enforcing PPE - ANSWER-OSHA
Is OSHA a REGULATORY agency? - ANSWER-yes
What OSHA documents impact INFECTION CONTROL and prevention in
dentistry?
A. Hospital antimicrobial disinfectant registrations
B. Hazard Communication standard
C. CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings
D. Bloodborne Pathogen standard
E. Hazardous waste regulations
F. All of the above - ANSWER-Bloodborne Pathogen standard and Hazard
Communication standard
Which agency developed infection control GUIDELINES for healthcare
settings? - ANSWER-CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
What CDC document impacts INFECTION CONTROL and prevention in
dentistry?
A. Bloodborne Pathogen standard
B. Hazard Communication standard
C. CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings
GUARANTEED PASS
What causes ORANGE extrinsic stain? - ANSWER-Chromogenic bacteria from
poor oral hygiene (anterior cervical third of tooth)
What causes GRAY/BROWN GREEN extrinsic stain? - ANSWER-marijuana
What causes GREEN extrinsic stain? - ANSWER-chromogenic bacteria and
fungi from poor oral hygiene
What causes BLUE-GREEN extrinsic stain? - ANSWER-occupational exposure
to metallic dust
What are the parts of a toothbrush? - ANSWER-head, shank, handle
Which tooth brushing method is done at a 45 DEGREE angle toward the apex at
gingival 1/3 & placing bristles into the SULCUS; uses SHORT VIBRATORY
STROKES - ANSWER-bass/sulcular brushing
Which tooth brushing method is part of the brush placed on GINGIVA and
CERVICAL area of tooth, pressure is applied to blanch tissue, and handle
ROTATES slightly? - ANSWER-stillman
Which tooth brushing method is the SAME as the stillman, but adds a ROLL
and vibration stroke? - ANSWER-modified stillman
,which tooth brushing method is done at a DOWNWARD 45 degree angle
toward THE OCCLUSAL SURFACE, using short vibratory strokes? -
ANSWER-Charter
T/F: The bass method is meant for everyone - ANSWER-True
Which brushing method is meant for gingival stimulation and massaging? -
ANSWER-stillman
Which brushing method is meant for gingival recession and stimulation? -
ANSWER-modified stillman
Which brushing method is meant for orthodontic patients, fixed partial dentures,
bridges, and post periodontal surgery patients. - ANSWER-Charter
Which flossing method is best for healthy tissue, TYPE I EMBRASURES,
good manual dexterity? - ANSWER-unwaxed and waxed dental floss
Which flossing method is best for healthy tissue, TYPE 1 EMBRASURES, but
POOR manual dexterity? - ANSWER-dental floss holders
Which flossing method is best for TYPE II Embrasure Space, Fixed bridges,
distal of last tooth in arch, proximals of widely spaced teeth? - ANSWER-tufted
dental floss; ex: super floss
Which flossing method is best for TYPE II or III Embrasure Space, Furcation,
and Exposed proximal ROOT CONCAVITIES? - ANSWER-interdental brush
,Which flossing method is best for TYPE III Embrasure Spaces, DISTAL of last
tooth, CROWDED OR MISALIGNED TEETH, Exposed furcations -
ANSWER-end-tufted brush
Which flossing method is best for EVERYONE, but better for deeper pockets
and gingivitis? - ANSWER-oral irrigator/water flosser
Which flossing method is best for abudments and pontics? - ANSWER-floss
threaders
Which flossing method is best for stimulating gingiva to improve circulation
and can remove plaque from tooth - ANSWER-rubber tip stimulator
Which embrasure space is indicated when the interdental papilla FILLS the
gingival embrasure space completely; which type of floss is involved? -
ANSWER-Type I; floss holders and dental floss
Which embrasure space is indicated when the height of interdental papilla is
REDUCED? Which type of floss is used? - ANSWER-Type II; tufted dental
floss, interdental brushes, toothpick holder, and the triangular wood wedge
Which embrasure space is indicated when Interdental papilla is MISSING,
Blunted? Which type of floss is used? - ANSWER-interdental brush, end-tufted
brush, toothpick holder, and triangular wood wedge
What are the three purposes of dentifrice? - ANSWER-Hygienic, therapeutic,
and cosmetic
What are ACTIVE ingredients in toothpaste that prevent CARIES? -
ANSWER-Sodium fluoride, stannous fluoride, and monofluorophosphate
, What are ACTIVE ingredients in toothpaste that reduce tooth sensitivity? -
ANSWER-POTASSIUM citrate, POTASSIUM nitrate, CALCIUM carbonate,
and stannous fluoride
Which agency is a FEDERAL agency that enforces WORKPLACE SAFETY -
ANSWER-OSHA (occupational safety and health administration)
Which agency protects EMPLOYEES by improving ENGENNERING controls
and enforcing PPE - ANSWER-OSHA
Is OSHA a REGULATORY agency? - ANSWER-yes
What OSHA documents impact INFECTION CONTROL and prevention in
dentistry?
A. Hospital antimicrobial disinfectant registrations
B. Hazard Communication standard
C. CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings
D. Bloodborne Pathogen standard
E. Hazardous waste regulations
F. All of the above - ANSWER-Bloodborne Pathogen standard and Hazard
Communication standard
Which agency developed infection control GUIDELINES for healthcare
settings? - ANSWER-CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
What CDC document impacts INFECTION CONTROL and prevention in
dentistry?
A. Bloodborne Pathogen standard
B. Hazard Communication standard
C. CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings
