Fones School of Dental Hygiene

Established in 1949 and accredited since 1953, the Fones School of Dental Hygiene at University of Bridgeport is the first school of dental hygiene in CT — and the world.

The Fones School of Dental Hygiene is in full accordance with the principles established by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education.

Graduates are eligible for national, regional, and state examinations.

American Dental Hygienists Association

The American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA) acknowledges that a master’s degree enhances the hygienist’s ability to succeed in professional areas such as:

• Education
• Research
• Administration/Management
• Public Health Dental Hygiene

The dental hygiene curriculum at UB is offered to students online or on-campus and is designed for students to gain theory and practical experience.

Whether students attend full or part time, emphasis is placed on students gaining experience and confidence to assume positions designated for graduate degree employment. Faculty are carefully selected based on their expertise in each facet of the curriculum.

Accreditation

The program in Dental Hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements.” The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 312-440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. The Commission’s web address is: www.ada.org/100.aspx

The University holds membership in American Dental Education Association.