NBDHE Prep Course (NBDHE)
Written for dental hygiene students, recent graduates, and licensure candidates preparing for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) initial licensure written examination.
$395 per person. Online and self-paced.
Who it is for
Dental hygiene students, recent graduates, and licensure candidates preparing for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) initial licensure written examination.
What you will learn
- By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the major NBDHE content domains and organize study using a blueprint-mapped framework, including clearly labeled inferred subskills when official blueprint wording is broad.
- Master high-yield foundational science concepts relevant to dental hygiene practice, including anatomy, oral histology, microbiology, pathology, nutrition, pharmacology, behavioral science, and evidence interpretation.
- Interpret patient histories, vital signs, assessment findings, periodontal data, charting, indices, radiographs, and lesion descriptions to support safe dental hygiene judgment.
- Apply dental hygiene diagnosis, care-planning, implementation, reevaluation, and maintenance principles in realistic exam-style scenarios within entry-level dental hygienist scope.
- Select the safest and most appropriate next step for prevention, nonsurgical periodontal care, patient education, infection control, radiology, documentation, referral, and emergency recognition/initial response.
- Distinguish common distractors, misconceptions, and boundary cases frequently tested on the NBDHE, especially unsafe actions, overtreatment/undertreatment, and choices outside dental hygiene scope.
- Solve applicable calculation and interpretation tasks step by step, including dosage/math when relevant, index/chart interpretation, vital-sign reasoning, and risk-based decision making.
How it works
Online and self-paced
The lessons are online, with an audio version of each, so you can study at your own pace.
Study anywhere
Read or listen on your computer or phone, and pick up where you left off.
Enroll online
Pay securely by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Your account is ready as soon as the payment goes through.
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Questions about this program
Is the program online?
Yes. Lessons are online and self-paced, so you can study when it suits you.
Who is this program for?
Dental hygiene students, recent graduates, and licensure candidates preparing for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) initial licensure written examination.
Is there an audio version?
Yes. Every lesson has an audio version, so you can listen on the go.
How much does it cost?
$395 per person. Email support@dlosceprep.com for team pricing.
How do I enroll?
Select "Enroll" on this page and pay securely by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Your account is ready as soon as the payment goes through.
Can my team take it together?
Yes. We offer group enrollment for companies, CROs and consultancies. Email support@dlosceprep.com with the programs and the size of your team.
Can I try it before enrolling?
Yes. The first lesson is free to read, and there is a free practice quiz.
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