Page 1 of 50
HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXIT EXAM | {LATEST
2026/ 2027 UPDATE} COMPLETE ACTUAL AND
AUTHENTIC EXAM | BRAND NEW!
Under which classification of gingival diseases and conditions is
puberty-associated gingivitis found?
Plaque-Induced Gingival diseases modified by systemic factors
Each of the following compounds is used to fluoridate domestic water
systems EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
A. Acidulated phosphate
B. Hydrofluorosilicic acid
C. Sodium fluoride
D. Sodium silicofluoride
Acidulated phosphate
Acidulated phosphate is an in-office, professional topical fluoride.
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A dental hygienist is creating an oral health care program for
participants at a local Women, Infants, and Children program (WIC).
The hygienist will develop a community profile to determine the WIC
participant's dental knowledge. Instruction will include toothbrushing,
oral physiotherapy techniques, and the relationship between diet and
dental decay. The program will be offered for one month on days
participants pick up food vouchers. By offering instruction at the WIC
site, the dental hygienist hopes to educate caregivers and children
early enough to prevent dental decay.
Agriculture
Which describes WIC historical data used to develop the community
profile?
Secondary
Which type of data is gathered when WIC participants are asked,
"Describe how you brush your child's teeth."
Qualitative
Qualitative data describes, rather than measures, information.
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The statement, "The oral health care program will improve the dental
health of women and their children," is an example of the program...
goal
Which level of prevention does the oral health care program address?
Primary
Which provides information to parents on child development stages
so the child's oral health needs can be adequately met?
Anticipatory guidance
A patient presents with a short, thick lingual frenum that results in
limited tongue movement affecting speech. Which is the most likely
diagnosis of this condition?
Ankyloglossia
When is tooth eruption complete?
Tooth has made contact with its antagonists in opposing jaw
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When does mixed dentition begin?
Eruption of first permanent tooth
How many succedaneous teeth are in permanent dentition?
20
The junction of a buccal and lingual triangular ridge is a transverse
ridge. The oblique ridge of a maxillary molar is an example of a
transverse ridge.
The first statement is true and the second is false
Which factor makes aging enamel less susceptible to caries?
reduced permeability
Which groove is the most identifying characteristic of a three-cusp
mandibular second premolar?
HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXIT EXAM | {LATEST
2026/ 2027 UPDATE} COMPLETE ACTUAL AND
AUTHENTIC EXAM | BRAND NEW!
Under which classification of gingival diseases and conditions is
puberty-associated gingivitis found?
Plaque-Induced Gingival diseases modified by systemic factors
Each of the following compounds is used to fluoridate domestic water
systems EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
A. Acidulated phosphate
B. Hydrofluorosilicic acid
C. Sodium fluoride
D. Sodium silicofluoride
Acidulated phosphate
Acidulated phosphate is an in-office, professional topical fluoride.
,Page 2 of 50
A dental hygienist is creating an oral health care program for
participants at a local Women, Infants, and Children program (WIC).
The hygienist will develop a community profile to determine the WIC
participant's dental knowledge. Instruction will include toothbrushing,
oral physiotherapy techniques, and the relationship between diet and
dental decay. The program will be offered for one month on days
participants pick up food vouchers. By offering instruction at the WIC
site, the dental hygienist hopes to educate caregivers and children
early enough to prevent dental decay.
Agriculture
Which describes WIC historical data used to develop the community
profile?
Secondary
Which type of data is gathered when WIC participants are asked,
"Describe how you brush your child's teeth."
Qualitative
Qualitative data describes, rather than measures, information.
,Page 3 of 50
The statement, "The oral health care program will improve the dental
health of women and their children," is an example of the program...
goal
Which level of prevention does the oral health care program address?
Primary
Which provides information to parents on child development stages
so the child's oral health needs can be adequately met?
Anticipatory guidance
A patient presents with a short, thick lingual frenum that results in
limited tongue movement affecting speech. Which is the most likely
diagnosis of this condition?
Ankyloglossia
When is tooth eruption complete?
Tooth has made contact with its antagonists in opposing jaw
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When does mixed dentition begin?
Eruption of first permanent tooth
How many succedaneous teeth are in permanent dentition?
20
The junction of a buccal and lingual triangular ridge is a transverse
ridge. The oblique ridge of a maxillary molar is an example of a
transverse ridge.
The first statement is true and the second is false
Which factor makes aging enamel less susceptible to caries?
reduced permeability
Which groove is the most identifying characteristic of a three-cusp
mandibular second premolar?
