Program Details: Please note that the April 2025 session is full. An additional session has been added beginning August 2025. Applications received will be for the August session.
1. The program is a combination of weekly recorded lectures and in-person pre-clinical labs. Each lecture will be followed by a quiz, which must be completed successfully prior to attending the next scheduled in-person lab session.
2. In-person preclinical lab sessions will be held at the University of Bridgeport, 60 Lafayette Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut in the Fones School of Dental Hygiene Clinic located on the 5th floor of the Health Science Center. Attendance at all lab sessions is mandatory. Dates and times are as follows:
Friday, August 8th: 8:30AM to 4PM
Saturday, Sept. 13th: 8:30AM to 4PM
Saturday, Oct 18th: 8:30AM to 4PM
Saturday, November 15th: 8:30AM to 4pm.
December 2025 lab date and final practical exam date TBA.
Before registering for this course, be sure you are able to attend all of the above dates.
3. Course faculty will be comprised of Fones School of Dental Hygiene faculty and dentists and may include guest faculty for special topics.
4. The total tuition for this course for August 2025 is $2700. An online application can be accessed on the program webpage. Applicants will be notified of acceptance no later than April 1st, 2025 and will be sent a registration link where a $500 deposit (payable by credit card only)is required to secure the seat in the course. This deposit is non-refundable after July 1st, 2025. The balance ($2,200) is due by August 1st and is payable by credit card only.
5. Tuition includes ACADENTAL ModuPro typodont and access to the course textbook.
6. Students may be responsible for pre clinical assignments on their typodont outside of in person labs at UB.
7. EFDA at UB students will have the opportunity to purchase Q-Optics magnification loupes with light for the discounted student rate of $1,250. 3 month or 6 month 0% financing is available through Q-Optics.