NBDHE 2023 CANDIDATE GUIDE
What does NBDHE stand for? - National Board Dental Hygiene Exam (NBDHE)
What does JCNDE stand for? - Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations
(JCNDE)
What does DTS stand for? - Department of Testing Services (DTS)
Who is the governing body of the NBDHE? - Joint Commission on National Dental
Examinations (JCNDE)
The NBDHE is implemented by _______ ________ ______ _____? - Department of
Testing Services (DTS)
Who administers the NBDHE? - Pearson VUE
Hierarchy of the NBDHE - (ADA) JCNDE---->DTS---->Pearson VUE----> NBDHE
(actual test)
What is the purpose of the National Board Examinations? - to assist dental boards in
determining the qualifications of those who seek licensure to practice dentistry or
dental hygiene.
T/F: All United States licensing jurisdictions recognize the NBDHE; to include all 50
states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands. -
True
All US states and territories recognize the NBDHE
What three basic requirements do all US jurisdictions require for dental hygiene
licensure? - Educational requirement (accredited school program)
Written exam (which is the NBDHE)
Clinical exam
T/F: All jurisdictions accept graduation from a dental hygiene program accredited by
the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) - True
Our school program is accredited by CODA
There's a Canada one too btw
Who is responsible for the development and administration of the NBDHE? - Joint
Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE)
When are we obligated to begin behaving ethically? - Obligation begins at the time of
application to school, educational process, licensure process, and entirety of
professional practice.
