NBDHE Exam//National Board Dental
Hygiene Examination Latest Update// 2025/2026
Complete
Questions 100% Correct Detailed Answers (Verified
Answers)
The facial marking noted is located between which of the
following? - ANSWER-upper lip and nose
Which of the following risk factors MOST positively
correlates with the incidence of chronic periodontitis? -
ANSWER-plaque and their specific putative pathogens
,Which of the following is the MOST appropriate time
period to perform elective dental procedures on a
pregnant woman? - ANSWER-2nd trimester
Which of the following would be the BEST projection to
image the developing permanent maxillary lateral incisors
of a 7-year-old child? - ANSWER-topographical occlusal
Which one of the following restorative materials is the
LEAST resistant to scratching during extrinsic stain
removal procedures (selective polishing)? - ANSWER-dog
inlays or crowns
,Which of the following describes the process by which x-
radiant energy removes an orbital electron from an atom
to yield an ion pair? - ANSWER-ionization
The presence of which of the following conditions in an
HIV-positive client is diagnostic of AIDS? - ANSWER-
kaposis sarcoma
A dental hygienist, new to the community, learns from
friends and clients of the popularity of sports teams for
children from age 3 through 12. Noticing the apparent lack
of preventive measures to protect against oral and head
injuries, she becomes particularly concerned about the
child and adolescent population within this community. As
a first step toward developing a community-based plan to
, prevent sports injuries for all participants in this target
group, the dental hygienist consults with the high school
athletic coach. While researching community resources
she learns of a school-based nutrition program, but also
discovers that no funding for oral health exists.
The dental hygienist wants to educate the local
neighborhood soccer league for 3- to 8-year-old children
about sports-related oral injuries and consequences.
Which of the following is (are) the MOST appropriate
target group (groups)? - ANSWER-coaches and parents
***
Ms. Smith is a 65-year-old tax accountant who had
periodontal surgery 12 months ago to reduce her 6- to 8-
Hygiene Examination Latest Update// 2025/2026
Complete
Questions 100% Correct Detailed Answers (Verified
Answers)
The facial marking noted is located between which of the
following? - ANSWER-upper lip and nose
Which of the following risk factors MOST positively
correlates with the incidence of chronic periodontitis? -
ANSWER-plaque and their specific putative pathogens
,Which of the following is the MOST appropriate time
period to perform elective dental procedures on a
pregnant woman? - ANSWER-2nd trimester
Which of the following would be the BEST projection to
image the developing permanent maxillary lateral incisors
of a 7-year-old child? - ANSWER-topographical occlusal
Which one of the following restorative materials is the
LEAST resistant to scratching during extrinsic stain
removal procedures (selective polishing)? - ANSWER-dog
inlays or crowns
,Which of the following describes the process by which x-
radiant energy removes an orbital electron from an atom
to yield an ion pair? - ANSWER-ionization
The presence of which of the following conditions in an
HIV-positive client is diagnostic of AIDS? - ANSWER-
kaposis sarcoma
A dental hygienist, new to the community, learns from
friends and clients of the popularity of sports teams for
children from age 3 through 12. Noticing the apparent lack
of preventive measures to protect against oral and head
injuries, she becomes particularly concerned about the
child and adolescent population within this community. As
a first step toward developing a community-based plan to
, prevent sports injuries for all participants in this target
group, the dental hygienist consults with the high school
athletic coach. While researching community resources
she learns of a school-based nutrition program, but also
discovers that no funding for oral health exists.
The dental hygienist wants to educate the local
neighborhood soccer league for 3- to 8-year-old children
about sports-related oral injuries and consequences.
Which of the following is (are) the MOST appropriate
target group (groups)? - ANSWER-coaches and parents
***
Ms. Smith is a 65-year-old tax accountant who had
periodontal surgery 12 months ago to reduce her 6- to 8-
