Page 1 of 76
NBDHE EXAM VERSION 2 NEWEST 2025/2026
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
A strategy to replace the soft drinks served during afternoon movies with less cariogenic beverages is an initial health promotion goal. Soft drink consumption contributes to each of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?
Increased salivary pH
Each of the following statements EXCEPT one correctly describes peripheral giant cell granulomas. Which one is the EXCEPTION?Peripheral giant cell granulomas usually arise from the periodontal ligament
A 69-year-old man is a new patient to your practice. He states that he has a heart condition but has never had a heart attack. He periodically experiences swelling of the lower legs and is taking a medication called digoxin (Lanoxin). He is also taking a diuretic. His vital signs are normal, 1 / 4
Page 2 of 76
but you do notice some edema around the ankles. Questions 43 through 45 refer to this situation.Each of the following conditions/reactions are concerns with his mediations EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?a weaker heartbeat.
Which of the following radiographic prescription is preferred for an adolescent patient who exhibits clinical evidence of generalized dental disease in a permanent dentition?Selected periapical views supplemented with occlusal views
While taking blood pressure, the measurements may be artificially increased if the cuff is too small, because the stethoscope cannot be properly placed over the carotid artery.The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT.
Which of the following conditions causes a delay in the growth of the jaws and teeth?Hypothyroidism
- / 4
Page 3 of 76
Cyclic neutropenia manifests orally as slight to moderate gingivitis.The oral tissues of a patient with acute leukemia are likely to exhibit purpuric spots, petechiae, and gingiva similar to necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis.The first statement is false, the second is true.
All of the following accurately describe chlorhexidine gluconate EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?Chlorhexidine gluconate is an over-the-counter chemotherapeutic mouth-rinse
The protective features of Gracey curets include each of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?Triangular cross-section
Each of the following accurately describes an aspect of professionally applied fluoride varnish EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?Has thixotropic characteristics 3 / 4
Page 4 of 76
The sternohyoid muscle is classified as a suprahyoid muscle. The sternohyoid muscle originates on the thyroid cartilage.The first statement is false, the second is true
Manifestations of bulimia include all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?Consumption of 300 to 600 calories per day
Michael, a 12-year-old Asian adolescent, is scheduled for his first dental hygiene care appointment and dental examination in 5 years. His mother reports that he is generally is good health but takes Ritalin (methylphenidate) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and still exhibits clumsiness, irritability, and an inability to focus for even short periods. He is not doing well in school, and the teachers have recommended that he be held back a year. His mother also reports that the "goose egg" on his forehead was sustained while he was roughhousing under the kitchen table. She says that he is always getting bumps and bruises because of his inability to control his behavior.Questions 55 through 60 refer to this situation.
- / 4