2006-09-13 16:11:52 · 11 answers · asked by brandi_ph 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Neither, it's either a Doctor of Dental Science (DDS) or Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD). In either case, it's an advanced degree, beyond the scope of a bachelors.
2006-09-13 16:14:28 · answer #1 · answered by all1g8r 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After getting through law school a person has to pass a bar exam before becoming a lawyer. The university itself can't say he's a lawyer. Same with a regular doctor. The person gets through med school but then has to get through a residency before he's a doctor. A dentist is the same way. He will get through school with whatever degree he finds it necessary to earn at the university. He's still not a dentist until another dental board says so, be it a DDS or DMD. A PhD is an honorary doctorate degree, not a medical degree.
2006-09-13 16:34:33 · answer #2 · answered by wires 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question.
DDS = Doctor of Dental Surgery
DMD = Doctor of Dental Medicine
There is no difference between the two degrees; dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist, such as an orthodontist, periodontist or oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
2006-09-13 16:15:00 · answer #3 · answered by pbuchta 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its most similar to a PhD. Both are what are called Terminal degrees. A PhD usually requires at least 4 years of post graduate work and once achieved the person can go no further. There is NOTHING honorary in it. The title Doctor is appropriate for both DDS/DMD and PhD. Another terminal degree that causes some confusion is MFA (Masters of Fine Arts). In Painting, Scupture, Writting etc, there is no PhD awarded. A PhD may be awarded for Art History, or English Literature, but not for the physical art itself. So a MFA is a terminal degree.
2006-09-13 16:52:08 · answer #4 · answered by Squid Vicious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DMD is Latin acronym for Dentariae Medicinae Doctoris , hence the DMD, which is the same degree as DDS+Doctor of Dental Surgery. They both require 4 years post graduate work. Their first two years is very similar to medical school, some universities keep dental and medical students in the same class for their 1st two years .Then they continue into clinic for medicine or dentistry. Example, Harvard Dental School.
2006-09-13 16:27:50 · answer #5 · answered by Delara 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a DMD Degree - Doctor of Dental Medicine
Somewhat similar in status as a PHd, Doctor or Philosopy, but takes much more study and dedication.
2006-09-13 16:15:30 · answer #6 · answered by rb_cubed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither. It's a doctorate degree in dental science, usually written as D.D.S
2006-09-13 16:18:01 · answer #7 · answered by blues 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First comes the Bachelor (B.Science or B.Arts), then for some comes the Masters (M.S. or M.A.), then come Doctorates of any kind. The old joke is: B.S. - we all know what that means, M.S.: More of the Same, and PhD: Piled higher and Deeper. ;) Best wishes.
2006-09-13 16:17:16 · answer #8 · answered by Sweet Gran 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neither. It is a doctorate-level professional degree that does not require a dissertation.
2006-09-13 18:07:09 · answer #9 · answered by cleanair 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm it is definatly not a bachelors degree it is a PHD.
2006-09-13 16:20:12 · answer #10 · answered by liv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋