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HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS
/DENTAL HYGIENE HESI EXAM 2026/2027 ACTUAL
COMPLETE 400+ REAL VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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Composite and porcelain restorations should be protected
with a thin layer of water based lubricant before applying
sodium fluoride. Dental sealants are unaffected by the
application of any fluoride treatment and require no
protective measure.
A. the first statement is true and the second is false
B. both statements are true
C. both statements are false
D. the first statement is false and the second is true -
Answer-C. both statements are false
Which statement is true regarding the purpose of polishing
teeth?
A. increases sealant penetration
B. increases uptake of fluoride
C. considered a cosmetic procedure
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D. necessary to impede buildup of new plaque - Answer-
C. considered a cosmetic procedure
What is the most appropriate radiographic
recommendation for a patient presenting with extensive
dental work and at risk for decay?
A. four vertical bitewings and a panorex
B. a full mouth periapical series
C. two horizontal bitewings and a panorex
D. one maxillary pediatric occlusal - Answer-B. a full
mouth periapical series
Each of the following could be mistaken for dental caries
on a dental images EXCEPT one. Which one is the
EXCEPTION?
A. cervical burn out
B. restorative material
C. radiopaque bases
D. attrition and abrasion - Answer-C. radiopaque bases
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Each of the following is an interdental aid used for
effective plaque removal of type two embrasures EXCEPT
one. Which one is the EXCEPTION.
A. floss threader
B. interdental brush
C. toothpick
D. texture floss - Answer-A. floss threader
Which assessment supplies the most accurate account of
a patients dietary habits?
A. 3 day food diary
B. 24 hour recall
C. food frequency questionnaire
D. anthropometric measurements - Answer-A. 3 day food
diary
The periodontal examination of a 51 year old male
confirms the development of a type II embrasure
w/localized areas of slight-mod gingival recession. Which
aid is recommended for effective interdental cleaning in
this area?
A. end tufted brush
B. shred resistant dental floss
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C. floss threader
D. interdental proxy brush - Answer-D. interdental proxy
brush
Each of the following post-op instructions should be
provided for the patient after periodontal surgery EXCEPT
one. Which is the EXCEPTION?
A. east a soft, balanced diet
B. use an extra soft tooth brush
C. limit physical activity
D. rinse gently to control bleeding - Answer-D. rinse gently
to control bleeding
Which description depicts the varying width of the
periodontal ligament?
A. thinner in apical area
B. thinner in function teeth
C. thicker in areas of tension
D. thicker in nonfunctioning teeth - Answer-C. thicker in
areas of tension
HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS
/DENTAL HYGIENE HESI EXAM 2026/2027 ACTUAL
COMPLETE 400+ REAL VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST EXAM!!!
Composite and porcelain restorations should be protected
with a thin layer of water based lubricant before applying
sodium fluoride. Dental sealants are unaffected by the
application of any fluoride treatment and require no
protective measure.
A. the first statement is true and the second is false
B. both statements are true
C. both statements are false
D. the first statement is false and the second is true -
Answer-C. both statements are false
Which statement is true regarding the purpose of polishing
teeth?
A. increases sealant penetration
B. increases uptake of fluoride
C. considered a cosmetic procedure
,2|Page
D. necessary to impede buildup of new plaque - Answer-
C. considered a cosmetic procedure
What is the most appropriate radiographic
recommendation for a patient presenting with extensive
dental work and at risk for decay?
A. four vertical bitewings and a panorex
B. a full mouth periapical series
C. two horizontal bitewings and a panorex
D. one maxillary pediatric occlusal - Answer-B. a full
mouth periapical series
Each of the following could be mistaken for dental caries
on a dental images EXCEPT one. Which one is the
EXCEPTION?
A. cervical burn out
B. restorative material
C. radiopaque bases
D. attrition and abrasion - Answer-C. radiopaque bases
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Each of the following is an interdental aid used for
effective plaque removal of type two embrasures EXCEPT
one. Which one is the EXCEPTION.
A. floss threader
B. interdental brush
C. toothpick
D. texture floss - Answer-A. floss threader
Which assessment supplies the most accurate account of
a patients dietary habits?
A. 3 day food diary
B. 24 hour recall
C. food frequency questionnaire
D. anthropometric measurements - Answer-A. 3 day food
diary
The periodontal examination of a 51 year old male
confirms the development of a type II embrasure
w/localized areas of slight-mod gingival recession. Which
aid is recommended for effective interdental cleaning in
this area?
A. end tufted brush
B. shred resistant dental floss
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C. floss threader
D. interdental proxy brush - Answer-D. interdental proxy
brush
Each of the following post-op instructions should be
provided for the patient after periodontal surgery EXCEPT
one. Which is the EXCEPTION?
A. east a soft, balanced diet
B. use an extra soft tooth brush
C. limit physical activity
D. rinse gently to control bleeding - Answer-D. rinse gently
to control bleeding
Which description depicts the varying width of the
periodontal ligament?
A. thinner in apical area
B. thinner in function teeth
C. thicker in areas of tension
D. thicker in nonfunctioning teeth - Answer-C. thicker in
areas of tension
