Fones School of Dental Hygiene Graduate
Master of Science in Dental Hygiene
MS Master of Science
Expand your career into education and public health. You will gain theory and practical experience from faculty experts from UB’s Fones School of Dental Hygiene, the world’s first dental hygiene school.
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Curriculum
Two areas of expertise
You will develop proficiency through student teaching and the concentrated practicum, a hands-on experience supported by an ever-increasing set of field sites.
Educational methodologies
The Dental Hygiene MS program at UB’s Fones School of Dental Hygiene provides you with a foundation in both education and public health so you may gain the expertise necessary to fulfill your career goals across multiple industries. A theoretical and practical approach to educational methodologies and their application to dental hygiene academia, with emphasis on curricular assessment, development, implementation and evaluation. You will gain experience and understand the role and responsibilities of faculty in didactic, clinical, and laboratory course development through the utilization of instructional technology and applicable learning domains.
Public health
The overall health and oral health needs of many populations, ways to improve direct access of care, and the leadership roles of the dental hygienist responsible for administering and implementing dental public health programs.
Teledentistry
University of Bridgeport is the first and only program in the United States to integrate teledentistry and advanced technology directly into the program’s curriculum.
Online orientation
All students participate in an online orientation prior to beginning the program. During the orientation, students are given instructions on how to navigate the CANVAS course management system, strategies for being a successful online student, and access to other University resources, including the Wahlstrom Library’s electronic databases. Successful completion of the orientation is required of all new students in the online program.
Concentrated practicum
Apply your studies in the field
The concentrated practicum allows you to apply your studies in a professional setting that aligns best with your goals. You will work with the course instructor and practicum site to determine the details of the 75-hour commitment.
Admission requirements
How to apply
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. Completed application and all supporting documents must be received by March 31 for summer entry.
Program prerequisites
- Active dental hygiene license
- Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene or a related field from an accredited institution
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- To be completed prior to matriculation: All accepted students are subject to a background check through an external agency. Further information will be distributed by your advisor.
Required materials
- Application
- Official transcripts for bachelor’s degree and/or dental hygiene degree from the US or Canada (from all institutions of higher education)
- Photocopy of US or Canadian dental hygiene license in good standing
- Please consult our international admission requirements, or for specific queries, contact your admissions officer.
Learning outcomes and careers
What you will be able to do
Upon completion of the Dental Hygiene MS degree program, you will use scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and research methodology in developing contemporary theory and best practice; cultivate the incorporation of existing and emerging health informatics and technology within the profession; contribute to and facilitate development of programs based on population need, diversity, and social and cultural sensitivity; promote inter-professional collaboration within an integrated delivery system of health care; and forge the pathway toward expanding the professional landscape of dental hygiene.
Center for Career Development
UB’s Center for Career Development helps graduates prepare for entrance into the workforce. Our comprehensive career counseling and resource center is dedicated to helping you become an active participant in your own academic, professional, and career development. Services provided include basics like resume and cover letter building, interview preparation, negotiation, goal assessment, and personal branding.
Course catalog
Every course, in full
View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.
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Upon successful completion of all coursework, the master’s student will be certified for graduation.
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