This is a non-exhaustive list of the main Reference Texts to facilitate the candidates' preparation for the National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination.

• American Heart Association – Recommended Antibiotic Prophylaxis Regimen 2007
• Avery, J. K. & Chiego Jr, D. J. (2006). Essentials of Oral Histology and Embryology: A Clinical Approach. (3rd ed.). St-Louis, Missouri: Mosby Elsevier.
• Bablenis Haveles, E. (2011). Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist (6th ed.). Maryland Heights, Missouri: Mosby Elsevier.
• Bath-Balogh, M. & Fehrenbach, M. (2011). Illustrated Dental Embryology, Histology and Anatomy (3rd ed.). St-Louis Missouri: Saunders Elsevier.
• Beemsterboer, P.L. (2010). Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene (2nd ed.). St-Louis, Missouri: Saunders Elsevier.
• Brand, R.W. & Isselhard, D.E. (2003). Anatomy of Orofacial Structures (7th ed.). St-Louis, Missouri: Mosby Elsevier.
• CDHA (2002). Code of Ethics. Ottawa, ON: Canadian Dental Hygienists' Association.
• CDHA (2002). Dental Hygiene: Definition, Scope, and Practice Standards. Ottawa, ON: Canadian Dental Hygienists’ Association.
• CPhA (2010), Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties (CPS). Ottawa, ON: Canadian Pharmacists Association.
• Darby, M.L. & Walsh, M. (2010). Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice (3rd ed.). St-Louis, Missouri: Saunders Elsevier.
• Finkbeiner, B. (2011). Practice Management for the Dental Team (7th ed.). St-Louis, Missouri: Mosby Elsevier.
• Forrest, J.L., Miller, S.A., Overman, P.R., Newman, M.G. (2008). Evidence-Based DecisionMaking: A translational guide for dental professionals. Philadelphia, Pensylvannia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• Frommer, H. & Stabulas-Savage, J. (2011). Radiology for the Dental Professional (9th ed.). St-Louis, Missouri: Mosby Elsevier.
• Geurink, K.V. (2005). Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienist (2nd ed.). St-Louis, Missouri: Saunders Elsevier. (Note: New 3rd Ed due in March 2011)
• Harris, N.O., Garcia-Godoy, F. Nielson Nathe, C. (2009). Primary Preventive Dentistry (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.
• Hatrick, C. (2011). Dental Materials: Clinical Applications for Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists (2nd ed.). St-Louis, Missouri: Saunders Elsevier.
• Ibsen, O.A.C. & Phelan, J.A. (2009). Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist (5th ed.). St-Louis, Missouri: Saunders Elsevier.
• Little, J.W., Falace, D.A., Miller, C.S., and Rhodus, N.L. (2008). Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient (7th ed.). St-Louis, Missouri: Mosby Elsevier.
• Malamed, S.F. (2007). Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office (6th ed.). St-Louis, Missouri: Mosby Elsevier.
• Miller, C.H. & Palenik, C.J. (2010). Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team (4th ed.). St-Louis, Missouri: Mosby Elsevier.
• Mosby (2010). Mosby’s Dental Drug Reference (9th ed.). St-Louis, Missouri: Mosby Elsevier.
• Nathe, C.N. (2011). Dental Public Health: Contemporary Practice for the Dental Hygienist  (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.
• Newman, M.G., Takei, H.H., & Carranza, N.T. (2011). Carranza’s Clinical Periodontology (11th ed.). St-Louis, Missouri: Saunders Elsevier.
• Nield-Gehrig, J.S. & Willman, D.E. (2011). Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• Nield-Gehrig, J.S. (2008). Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation (6th ed.). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• Stegeman, C.A. (2010). The Dental Hygienist’s Guide to Nutritional Care (3rd ed.). St-Louis, Missouri: Saunders Elsevier.
• Thibodeau, G.A., Patton, K.T. (2008). Structure & Function of the Body (13th ed.).  St-Louis, Missouri: Mosby Elsevier.
• Thibodeau, G.A., Patton, K.T. (2010). The Human Body in Health & Disease (5th ed.). St-Louis, Missouri: Mosby Elsevier.
• Wilkins, E.M. (2009). Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist (10th ed.).Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:  Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.