Overview

The baccalaureate degree completion approach is available to Fones students as well as to graduates of other accredited Dental Hygiene programs. With 60 to 90 transfer credits, a student may achieve a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene in two additional years. Education at the baccalaureate level, which combines the professional dental hygiene curriculum with a liberal arts education, enhances the dental hygienist’s opportunities, skills, background knowledge, and professional values.

This program is offered at the University of Bridgeport. Upon satisfactory completion of semester hours in the areas of study specified, the student will be recommended for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene.

Students pursuing a B.S. Degree in Dental Hygiene have the opportunity to design a portion of their curriculum to meet personal career goals. The outcome of this planning process is an individualized program that enables dental hygienists to gain desired knowledge and skills and directly transfers this expertise to a professional work setting. Students may identify a minor in human services, education, marketing, or psychology, to name a few subject areas.

Learning Outcomes

Characterize professionalism and responsibility in all health promotion and disease prevention activities

Apply a professional code of ethics while adhering to appropriate legal and regulatory measures when providing oral health services

Utilize critical thinking, problem solving, and evidence-based decision making in the dental hygiene process of care

Provide the dental hygiene process of care (assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, documentation) for patients/clients in all settings

Communicate effectively with and deliver culturally competent, inter-professional health care to individuals and groups from diverse populations

Demonstrate the knowledge necessary to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate community-based oral health programs

Continually perform self-assessment to maintain professional standards and encourage life-long learning

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dental Hygiene

Oral Anatomy and Embryology

Radiology

Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist

Clinical Practice

Periodontology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National Applicants: We accept applications on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bridgeport, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High 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

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

32860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16430 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

32860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16430 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

32860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16430 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Bridgeport

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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