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Commission on National Dental Examinations. All rights [reserved. | 800.232.1694 | ADA.org/DHLOSCE](reserved. | 800.232.1694 | ADA.org/DHLOSCE)  \nThe Department of Testing Services (DTS) is a shared service of the American Dental Association (ADA) that employs testing professionals and provides professional examination services in all relevant areas (e.g., test design, content development, administration, analysis, and reporting). At the direction of the governing bodies it supports, DTS advises on policy based on testing industry best practices and professional experience, and implements policy for the orderly, secure, and fair administration of examination programs within its charge.  \nIMPORTANT NOTE: You are required to read this Guide before you apply to take the examination.  \nAt the time of application, you will be required to confirm that you have read this Guide, understood its contents, and agree to the policies and procedures contained herein.  \nChanges to the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) Program may occur after publication of this Guide. Updated PDFs will [be posted to](be posted to ADA.org/DHLOSCE. You will be subject)[ ADA.org/DHLOSCE](be posted to ADA.org/DHLOSCE. You will be subject)[. You will be subject](be posted to ADA.org/DHLOSCE. You will be subject) to the policies and procedures currently in effect at the time of your test administration.  \nTable of Contents  \nOVERVIEW ............................................................. 2  \nAbout this Guide and Examination Program.................................. 2  \nPurpose of the National Board Examinations ........................................... 2  \nExamination Fairness......................................... 3  \nEthical Conduct .................................................. 4  \nEXAMINATION CONTENT AND PREPARATION MATERIALS ................................ 5  \nExamination Content and Specifications .............................................. 5  \nPatient Box ......................................................... 7  \nAcronyms and Abbreviations ........................... 12  \nExamination Preparation and Resources ................................................. 12  \nConfidentiality of Examination Materials 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Cancel a Testing Appointment ..................................... 23  \nNo-Show Policy ................................................ 23  \nEmergencies on the Day of the Testing Appointment .............................. 24  \nTesting Problems on the Day of the Testing Appointment .............................. 24  \nTesting Accommodations................................. 25  \nAcceptable Forms of Documentation............... 27  \nUnacceptable Forms of Documentation .......... 27  \nEXAMINATION REGULATIONS AND RULES OF CONDUCT ................................ 28  \nRules of Conduct.............................................. 28  \nPrivacy and Security ","cbCainIqaXHhvVrs","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainIqaXHhvVrs","pdf",3771126,37,"English","# OVERVIEW\n## About this Guide and Examination Program\n## Purpose of the National Board Examinations\n## Examination Fairness\n## Ethical Conduct\n# EXAMINATION CONTENT AND PREPARATION MATERIALS\n## Examination Content and Specifications\n## Patient Box\n## Acronyms and Abbreviations\n## Examination Preparation and Resources\n## Confidentiality of Examination Materials\n# RESULTS INFORMATION\n## Scoring of Examination\n## Results Audits\n## Results Reports\n# ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS\n# EXAMINATION INFORMATION\n## Examination Fees\n## Rescheduling Fees\n## Late Arrival or No-Show Fees\n## Administration Schedule, Testing Windows, and Retest Policy\n## DHLOSCE Administration Windows\n## Application Procedures\n## Test Center Procedures\n## Identification Policy\n## Reschedule or Cancel a Testing Appointment\n## No-Show Policy\n## Emergencies on the Day of the Testing Appointment\n## Testing Problems on the Day of the Testing Appointment\n## Testing Accommodations\n## Acceptable Forms of Documentation\n## Unacceptable Forms of Documentation\n# EXAMINATION REGULATIONS AND RULES OF CONDUCT\n## Rules of Conduct\n## Privacy and Security\n## Examination Misconduct\n## Irregularities and Appeals\n## Non-Appealable Policies\n## 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