Chelsey Voge, RDH, BSDH
A Proposed Solution for a National Dental Hygiene Clinical Exam
In order to become a licensed dental hygienist in the United States, individuals must meet three basic requirements: an educational requirement, a written examination requirement, and a clinical examination requirement.1 Once a student graduates from an accredited dental hygiene program, they must take the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam (NBDHE) offered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations...