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Dental Hygiene (A.S., B.S. and M.S.) Programs
Founded in 1913, the Fones School of Dental Hygiene joined the University of Bridgeport in 1949. Accredited since 1953, the Fones School of Dental Hygiene is the first school of dental hygiene in the world. The school is named for its founder Dr. Alfred Civilion Fones, a pioneer in the world dental hygiene movement.
UB Dental Hygiene Program Overview
The Fones School of Dental Hygiene at the University of Bridgeport, the first school of dental hygiene in the world, was established in 1949.
Irene Newman, the first dental hygienist, graduated from the Fones School.
The school takes its name from Dr. Alfred Civilion Fones, a dentist who was important not only at the University of Bridgeport, but also as a pioneer in the world dental hygiene movement.
Accredited since 1953, the Fones program 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.
Students may choose from the following dental hygiene programs:
- Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree
- Bachelor of Science degree – Online Degree Completion
- Master of Science (M.S.) Degree Online Program
Transfer students typically complete the B.S. degree within two or three years, depending on the number of transferring credits. Students earning the Associate’s degree may apply their credits towards a Bachelor’s degree.
The faculty members of the Fones School are affiliated with international, national, state and local professional organizations. They are active in lecturing to dental hygienists and other health professionals at conferences and in continuing education courses. Faculty members participate in research, grant writing, and student organizations.
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1st Annual A.C. Fones Symposium
Saturday, October 6
Charles Dana Hall
9:00am-10:00am – Registration & Continental Breakfast
10:00am-12:00pm – CE course on “Dental Therapy for Access to Care” by Dr. Frank Catalanotto
12:00pm-2:00pm – Alumni & Family Picnic Lunch
$100 Dental Professionals (non-alumni), $75 UB Alumni – click here to register
Students interested in UB’s undergraduate programs in Fones School of Dental Hygiene are welcome to join us for information regarding the application process and program details, as well as a tour of our state-of-the-art clinic with our esteemed faculty and dynamic students.
Students interested in UB’s undergraduate programs in Fones School of Dental Hygiene are welcome to join us for an Open House. Students will receive informative presentation regarding the application process and program details, as well as a tour of our state-of-the-art clinic and the opportunity to meet with our esteemed faculty and dynamic students.
Activities will include:
• Admissions & financial aid presentation
• Faculty meet-and-greet
• Chat with current UB students
• Program overviews
Students interested in UB’s undergraduate programs in Fones School of Dental Hygiene are welcome to join us for information regarding the application process and program details, as well as a tour of our state-of-the-art clinic with our esteemed faculty and dynamic students.
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