How long does it take to become an Oral Surgeon?

Question

I know it takes 7-8 years to become a dentist, how many additional years does it take to become and Oral surgeon. And is it 2-3 years to become an Endodontist? Thx!

Answer 1

Depends on which Oromaxillofacial Surgery program you can match into..

If you match into a dual-degree OMFS program that grants an MD degree, it is 6 more years after dental school (the program will send you to attend third- and fourth-year medical school to get your MD degree).

If you match into an OMFS program that does not grant an MD degree, it is 4 more years after dental school.

About half of the OMFS programs in the U.S. are 6-year dual-degree programs. Needless to say, OMFS programs are extremely competitive to get into, and extremely challenging to complete!

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

HELLO,
MUCH OF THIS DEPENDS ON THE TRAINING PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL. SOME TRAINING IS 2-3 YEARS AFTER DENTAL SCHOOL. OTHERS, DECIDE TO ALSO PURSUE A MEDICAL DEGEE AFTER THEIR DDS OR DMD, WHICH ADDS AN ADDITIONAL 4 YEARS TO THE PROGRAM.