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Dental Hygienist vs. Dental Assistant: What’s the Difference?
If you walk into any dental clinic, you know how easy it is to mix up who’s working in which job — hygienists and assistants both wear scrubs, work with patients, and you can’t have a clinic without either. But…
Fones School of Dental Hygiene
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Academics
Dental Hygienist vs. Dental Assistant: What’s the Difference?
If you walk into any dental clinic, you know how easy it is to mix up who’s working in which job — hygienists and assistants both wear scrubs, work with patients, and you can’t have a clinic without either. But…
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Where Oral Health Meets Public Health: UB’s Meg Zayan Receives Connecticut’s Top Public Health Honor
Alfred Civilion Fones founded the dental hygiene profession in Bridgeport in the early 1900s, motivated by something he observed in the city's schoolchildren. He…
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Academics
How Long Does it Take to Become a Dental Hygienist?
If you’re one of the many pre-professionals curiously wondering, “How long does it take to become a dental hygienist?” You’ve found the right place…
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Academics
How to Start Your Dental Career With Dental Hygiene School
Thinking about starting a career in dental hygiene? Well, the time is right, as October is National Dental Hygiene Month! It’s the perfect reminder…
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Academics
I’m About to Graduate Dental Hygiene School … Now What?
If you're nearing the end of dental hygiene school, it may have felt like this moment would never arrive, but here you are. Throughout…
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Health Sciences
Why Dental Hygienists Are Key to Your Oral Health
Learn what to expect from the dental hygiene career path, and how dental hygienists play a role in influencing preventative and holistic health.
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Academics
“It’s Just a Cleaning” — Debunking the Dental Hygiene Myth
The phrase “It’s just a cleaning” is often used by dentists, dental assistants, patients, and the public to describe periodontal therapy or prophylaxis. However,…
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5 for 2025 — In-Demand Careers to Explore in the New Year
The new year symbolizes fresh starts. For many, it’s a time for transformative changes — prioritizing personal growth, breaking habits, or deepening connections with…
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Health Sciences
7 Benefits of Earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene
Did you know October is National Dental Hygiene Month? It’s a great time to celebrate clean teeth and a perfect opportunity to think about…
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Health Sciences
How One UB Alum is Elevating the Dental Hygiene Profession
From modest beginnings in a vocational high school to addressing audiences on global stages, one University of Bridgeport (UB) alum is revolutionizing how we…