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    May 5, 2009, 04:23 PM
    Distinction between DDS and DMD?
    Is there a distinction between the terms DDS and DMD in describing degrees earned by dentists? I have heard the only distinction is the historical tradition of the granting degree institution.
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    May 5, 2009, 05:30 PM

    Not totally sure... I got a DDS.. some of my friends have a DMD and I think it has something to do with the fact that they did 2 years of med school then 2 years of dents... I did 4 years of dental school
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    May 5, 2009, 05:31 PM

    No, there isn't a difference. DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) are the same degree. The education and degrees are identical. Certain schools award DMD although the majority awards DDS.
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