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DHT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS BANK LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
1. The professional dental hygiene practice is responsible for
providing only those services allowed within the scope of practice,
which is outlined by the:
a) American Dental Hygiene Association.
b) American Dental Association.
c) private practice dentist.
d) dental hygiene practice act of each state. - ANSWER-*d) dental
hygiene practice act of each state.
2. The first licensed dental hygienist was:
a) Elizabeth Wilson.
b) Irene Neuman.
c) Dee Dee Smith.
d) Michelle Darby. - ANSWER-*b) Irene Neuman.
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3. As of 2014, __________ states allow dental hygienists to
provide direct access care in a variety of community settings.
a) 28
b) 34
c) 36
d) 37
e) 44 - ANSWER-*d) 37
4. Which core value in the professional dental hygiene practice
states that people have the right to full disclosure of all relevant
information?
a) Nonmaleficence
b) Justice/fairness
c) Societal trust
d) Individual autonomy and respect - ANSWER-*d) Individual
autonomy and respect
5. Which of the following is defined as a principle or habit with
respect to right or wrong behavior?
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a) Rights
b) Moral
c) Compassion
d) Virtue - ANSWER-*b) Moral
6. 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?
a) Assess the patient.
b) Implement treatment.
c) Diagnose the patient.
d) Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. - ANSWER-*a)
Assess the patient.
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7. 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?
a) Probing depths
b) The patient has not been to the dentist in 7 years.
c) The patient has worn amalgam restorations.
d) The patient has recession. - ANSWER-*b) The patient has not
been to the dentist in 7 years.
8. 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?
DHT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS BANK LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
1. The professional dental hygiene practice is responsible for
providing only those services allowed within the scope of practice,
which is outlined by the:
a) American Dental Hygiene Association.
b) American Dental Association.
c) private practice dentist.
d) dental hygiene practice act of each state. - ANSWER-*d) dental
hygiene practice act of each state.
2. The first licensed dental hygienist was:
a) Elizabeth Wilson.
b) Irene Neuman.
c) Dee Dee Smith.
d) Michelle Darby. - ANSWER-*b) Irene Neuman.
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3. As of 2014, __________ states allow dental hygienists to
provide direct access care in a variety of community settings.
a) 28
b) 34
c) 36
d) 37
e) 44 - ANSWER-*d) 37
4. Which core value in the professional dental hygiene practice
states that people have the right to full disclosure of all relevant
information?
a) Nonmaleficence
b) Justice/fairness
c) Societal trust
d) Individual autonomy and respect - ANSWER-*d) Individual
autonomy and respect
5. Which of the following is defined as a principle or habit with
respect to right or wrong behavior?
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a) Rights
b) Moral
c) Compassion
d) Virtue - ANSWER-*b) Moral
6. 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?
a) Assess the patient.
b) Implement treatment.
c) Diagnose the patient.
d) Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. - ANSWER-*a)
Assess the patient.
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7. 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?
a) Probing depths
b) The patient has not been to the dentist in 7 years.
c) The patient has worn amalgam restorations.
d) The patient has recession. - ANSWER-*b) The patient has not
been to the dentist in 7 years.
8. 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?
