Foothill Dental Hygiene Resources: Career Information

This book offers comprehensive review and the best strategies for the challenging dental hygiene licensing exams. Features include:Overview of National, Regional, and State Hygiene Board Exams Review of the content covered by the exam, from periodontics to oral health promotion Detailed answer explanations to reinforce knowledge and skills Full-length simulated National Board exam Illustrations of key dental concepts Complete case studies with color radiographs and imagesThe National Board exam is a paper and pencil exam. It is offered three times a year: March, July, and December, either at test centers or at dental school sites.To become a licensed dental hygienist, one must pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam. A score of 75 (of 99 points) is required to pass.