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All rights [reserved. | 800.232.1694 | ADA.org/NBDHE](reserved. | 800.232.1694 | ADA.org/NBDHE)  \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](PDFs will be posted to ADA.org/NBDHE. You will be subject)[ ADA.org/NBDHE](PDFs will be posted to ADA.org/NBDHE. You will be subject)[. You will be subject](PDFs will be posted to ADA.org/NBDHE. 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  \nDental Hygiene Licensure and the NBDHE® .......................................................3  \nEthical Conduct .........................................................4  \nEXAMINATION CONTENT AND PREPARATION MATERIALS........................5  \nExamination Specifications .......................................5  \nScope of the Examination .........................................5  \nPatient Box ..............................................................11  \nDental Charts ..........................................................12  \nTestlet ......................................................................13  \nSample Testlet on Community Health/Research Principles .....................................13  \nSample Item Formats ..............................................14  \nAcronyms and Abbreviations ..................................15  \nExamination Preparation and Resources ........................................................15  \nConfidentiality of Examination Materials .............................................16  \nSample Questions, Practice Test Modules, and Test Administration Tutorial .............................16  \nRESULTS INFORMATION ...................................17  \nScoring of Examination ...........................................17  \nResults Audits .........................................................18  \nResults Reports .......................................................18  \nELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ............................19  \nEligibility for Re-Examination...................................21  \nEXAMINATION INFORMATION........................... 22  \nExamination Fees ................................................... 22  \nEligibility Extension Requests ................................. 23  \nAdministration Schedule ......................................... 24  \nApplication Procedures ........................................... 25  \nTest Center Procedures .......................................... 26  \nIdentification Policy ................................................. 26  \nReschedule or Cancel a Testing Appointment .........................","cbCaiofFA3EF8Bhs","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiofFA3EF8Bhs","pdf",1075935,"English","# Overview\n## About this Guide and Examination Program\n## Purpose of the National Board Examinations\n## Examination Fairness\n## Dental Hygiene Licensure and the NBDHE®\n## Ethical Conduct\n# Examination Content and Preparation Materials\n## Examination Specifications\n## Scope of the Examination\n## Patient Box\n## Dental Charts\n## Testlet\n## Sample Testlet on Community Health/Research Principles\n## Sample Item Formats\n## Acronyms and Abbreviations\n## Examination Preparation and Resources\n## Confidentiality of Examination Materials\n## Sample Questions, Practice Test Modules, and Test Administration Tutorial\n# Results Information\n## Scoring of Examination\n## Results Audits\n## Results Reports\n# Eligibility Requirements\n## Eligibility for Re-Examination\n# Examination Information\n## Examination Fees\n## Eligibility Extension Requests\n## Administration Schedule\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 a 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## Limited Right of Appeal for Examination Candidates\n## Arbitration Requirement and Agreement to Arbitrate","[{\"question\":\"What must candidates do before applying for the NBDHE 2026 exam?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates are required to read the guide before applying and confirm they understand it and agree to the contained policies and procedures at the time of application.\"},{\"question\":\"Can the NBDHE program policies change after the guide is published?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. 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