2006-11-09 08:23:05 · 9 answers · asked by valhippie 1 in Health ➔ Dental
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DMD
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2006-11-09 08:25:42 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The difference between DMD and DDS is historical. Medical degrees were regulated nationally very early on. However dental degrees were regulated by the different states in their state dental practice acts. This is the reason why it is more difficult for a dentist to move from state to state than a physician. Some states on the east coast continued to give out DMDs to their graduates but now most other states give DDSs. Eventually there will be more uniformity as dentistry moves closer to national licensure. However essentially they are the same degree.
2006-11-09 10:10:08 · answer #2 · answered by romanseight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the American Dental Association:
"The DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) are the same degrees. The difference is a matter of semantics. The majority of dental schools award the DDS degree; however, some award a DMD degree. The education and degrees are the same."
http://www.ada.org/public/topics/dds_dmd.asp
"There is absolutely no difference between a DDS or a DMD degree. Some schools give the DMD and others the DDS. Why one gives one degree and not the other has nothing to do with the treatment you should receive."
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/DentalHealth/messages/209.html
"There is no difference between a school of dentistry and a school of dental medicine, just like there is no difference between a DMD and a DDS. Maybe some historical differences, but nothing really practical. "
http://groups.google.com/group/sci.med/tree/browse_frm/month/1989-10/579fbbeed58e78ee?rnum=91&_done=%2Fgroup%2Fsci.med%2Fbrowse_frm%2Fmonth%2F1989-10%3F
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2006-11-09 08:27:46 · answer #3 · answered by Jim 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Doctor of Dental Medicine
2006-11-09 10:37:46 · answer #4 · answered by Sailor's Wife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctor of Medical Dentistry, it is the exact same thing as a DDS, but certain schools, like Harvard, insist on being different.
2006-11-09 08:54:05 · answer #5 · answered by pdigoe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doctor of Medical Dentistry. I have no idea how that is different than a DDS, Doctor of Dental Surgery.
2006-11-09 08:30:48 · answer #6 · answered by LisaFlorida 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it means doctor of medical dentistry
2006-11-09 08:29:17 · answer #7 · answered by dee luna 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
D.M.D. STANDS FOR DOCTOR OF MEDICAL DENTISTRY."
2006-11-09 08:30:47 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Means they are a Dentist.
2006-11-09 08:25:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋