Mission and Philosophy

The Fones School of Dental Hygiene leads the dental hygiene profession in its commitment to students by providing an exemplary comprehensive education in evidence-based knowledge, patient-centered clinical care, and public health access to care. As the world’s first school of dental hygiene, the Fones School is recognized locally and globally as the benchmark in oral health education. The program strives to support students in their achievement of entry-level and advanced degrees essential to advance the profession of dental hygiene now and in the future. This commitment involves helping students achieve course objectives and competencies, meet curricular requirements, and apply knowledge to real-world patient care situations.