Fones School of Dental Hygiene Undergraduate
Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene
AS Associate of Science
Dental Hygienists provide critical services — educating patients on the prevention and treatment of oral disease.
International applicants
While this program is not open to international students, we invite you to explore other opportunities at UB. See our full list of academic programs.
Curriculum
What you will study
At UB, you can reach your dream career faster with an associate degree in Dental Hygiene. The Pre-Dental program at University of Bridgeport prepares you with the skills and knowledge you need for a rewarding career in the field.
Pre-Dental foundation
During your first year as a Pre-Dental student, you’ll grow your skills in collaboration, communication, and time management, while taking courses in humanities, mathematics, and the natural and social sciences. These soft skills will help you provide better patient care as you move into the associate in Dental Hygiene program.
Pre-clinic
Dental Hygiene is an in-demand field. Dental Hygienists are on the front lines of prevention when it comes to community dental health. During your first semester, you will go into pre-clinic. While in pre-clinic, you and your peers will grow your skills working on each other in UB’s state-of-the-art dental clinic.
Direct patient care
Once you demonstrate competence in pre-clinic, you’ll have the opportunity to provide direct care to patients in our dental clinic through programs like Senior Smiles and Give Kids a Smile.
Clinical professionals
You’ll learn from clinical professionals and expert faculty in UB’s state-of-the-art dental clinic and dental hygiene lab.
The first dental hygiene school in the world
Established in 1949, the Fones School of Dental Hygiene was the first dental hygiene school in the world. You’ll learn from clinical professionals and expert faculty in UB’s state-of-the-art dental clinic and dental hygiene lab. As you grow your skills, you’ll have the opportunity to further your experience with internship opportunities through UB’s community partnerships.
Dental and dental hygiene professionals recognize the name of the Fones School as standing for excellence in the education it provides to future dental hygienists and, most notably, for its outreach and public health services, which are considered innovative and models for other dental hygiene schools across the country.
Admission requirements
How to apply
What to submit
- Completed University of Bridgeport application
- Fones School of Dental Hygiene Supplemental Application (PDF)
- Cumulative G.P.A of 2.7 or higher
- Successful completion of required pre-requisites within 7 years with a C or better: English Composition, Intermediate Algebra, Chemistry, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2
- Transcripts from any colleges/universities attended
- Proof of high school completion or its equivalent
- Personal Statement
- 2 Recommender Forms (PDF)
- Please consult our international admission requirements, or for specific queries, contact your admissions officer.
Service learning
Community outreach, since Dr. Fones
The community service component of the Fones School of Dental Hygiene is renowned among dental hygiene programs. Its purpose is to continue the community outreach philosophy of Dr. Alfred C. Fones, applying the theories and concepts of public health when providing oral health care to community populations.
Career outcomes
Where a dental hygiene degree leads
Dental hygienists can perform their job duties in several environments such as dental offices, clinics and hospitals. For those who wish to pursue a career path outside of seeing patients, positions are available in education, research, administration, public health, and corporate business. At University of Bridgeport, you’ll gain the skills and experience you need to secure a career in this in-demand field.
Career development at UB
Career Development connects you with career opportunities. Our knowledgeable and skilled career counselors are available to meet with you on a one-on-one basis to assist with resume writing, internship search, job hunting for post-graduation opportunities, and anything else that will help you to land your dream job.
Course catalog
Every course, in full
View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.
General education requirements
13 courses
31 credits
General education requirements
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIOL 106 | Elementary Microbiology |
| BIOL 106L | Elementary Microbiology Lab |
| BIOL 113 | Intro Anatomy and Physiology I |
| BIOL 113L | Intro Anatomy and Phys I Lab |
| BIOL 114 | Introductory Anatomy and Physiology II |
| BIOL 114L | Intro Anatomy & Phys II Lab |
| CHEM 113 | Introductory Chemistry |
| CHEM 113L | Introductory Chemistry (Laboratory) |
| ENGL 101 | Academic Writing |
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar |
| MATH 103 | Introduction to Algebra and Statistics |
| PSYC 103 | Introduction to Psychology |
| SOC 101 | Principles of Sociology |
First semester
4 courses
First semester
Second semester
4 courses
Second semester
Summer session I
2 courses
Summer session I
Third semester
4 courses
Third semester
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