Is the dental hygiene Board exam hard?
The NBDHE definitely can be very intimidating. It’s one of the many steps and requirements for licensure and becoming a dental hygienist. I bet you still can vividly remember when and where you took your exam; in a room with a number two pencil or at a test center on a computer.
How many questions is the National Dental Hygiene Board exam?
350
There are 350 multiple-choice examination questions in total; these can be divided into 2 groups; 200 questions in Session One (Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice, Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services and Community Health/Research Principles).
What is the best way to study for the Nbdhe?
Here are some very effective strategies for passing the NBDHE.
- Treat it like a marathon, not a sprint. That’s right!
- Know your study style.
- Treat study time as if it were a job (and you can’t call in sick)
- Take study breaks.
- Invest in yourself.
- Practice questions.
- Believe in yourself.
How many questions are on the Prometric dental hygiene exam?
There are 100 multiple-choice questions. An additional 15 questions are being tested for possible future use, but they are not part of the examination grade. Candidates are given 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete the exam.
How much is the Nbdhe curve?
NBDHE fee: $430, which includes official score reporting, three dental licensing jurisdictions, and the dental hygiene program director of your dental hygiene school.
What is the pass rate of the Nbdhe?
92%
92% of students who take the required National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) pass, which means that, on average, eight out of 100 students fail the exam per year. The pass rate for the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA) is even lower at 89%.
How much is the Nbdhe exam?
A non-refundable fee of $265 dollars must be paid when applying for the NBDHE. NBDHE is a computer-based exam that is administered at Pearson VUE testing centers located throughout the United States, its territories, and Canada.
What is the passing grade for Ndhcb?
550
Candidates whose total score is at or above 550 pass the exam. Candidates whose total score is below 550 do not pass the exam.
What is the HESI exam for dental hygiene?
The HESI exam is being used by the Dental Hygiene Program to help evaluate students’ academic readiness as part of the selection process. Students will also be completing a learning style and personality profile assessment. The learning style and personality profile assessment will not be scored.