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Overview At the University of Bridgeport, Dental Hygiene instruments and supplies are issued through the Fones School. These items are distributed throughout the clinical phase of the curriculum, the costs of which are included in tuition. During the second year, students receive clinical training not only at the Fones Dental Health Center on campus but also through assignments at clinical and educational facilities of school dental health programs, hospitals, and community agencies. These assignments are directly supervised by Fones faculty. Students may be responsible for their own transportation to community agencies. All courses listed for the Associate and/or Bachelor of Science degree are required for graduation. Dental Hygiene students must earn a grade of “C” in all major courses. Any student who receives a grade of “C-” or below in a course in the major field must obtain a written statement from the Fones School Director specifying the procedure necessary to remedy the deficiency and remain in the major.Learning Outcomes and CareersCharacterize professionalism and responsibility in all health promotion and disease prevention activitiesApply a professional code of ethics while adhering to appropriate legal and regulatory measures when providing oral health servicesUtilize critical thinking, problem solving, and evidence-based decision making in the dental hygiene process of careProvide the dental hygiene process of care (assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, documentation) for patients/clients in all settingsCommunicate effectively with and deliver culturally competent, inter-professional health care to individuals and groups from diverse populationsDemonstrate the knowledge necessary to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate community-based oral health programsContinually perform self-assessment to maintain professional standards and encourage life-long learningValue the need for personal and professional growth through participation in professional activities and associationsUnderstand and master the competencies of Dental Hygiene Professional Practice I want to find another Bachelor Course

We offer a program degree in Dental Hygiene. The two-year curriculum of the Fones School combines University of Bridgeport general education courses with courses from the Fones School of Dental Hygiene to offer a broad educational preparation. In addition to basic and dental science theory, the program provides education in prevention service and dental health education.

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Dentistry

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English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 75

Other Requirements

1High school students applying as freshmen must be attending a regionally accredited secondary school and completing four years of English, two years of Math, one year of College Prep Chemistry with a laboratory, one year of College Prep Biology with a laboratory and courses in social studies. An overall B is recommended (a GPA of 3.0 or higher). All freshmen applicants must also take the SAT or the ACT. Scores should be sent directly to the Office of Admissions. Most successful applicants have a composite SAT score of at least 900 (450 verbal, 450 math). Freshmen candidates will be given consideration to the Pre-Dental Hygiene program only.

Dental Hygiene

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Dental Hygiene

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