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A member asked:
How do a dds and a dmd differ?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No difference: The dds or dmd is the degree that the dental school offered upon graduation. Both have similar training and have to pass national board exams as well as state board exams in order to practice dentistry. Both are equally qualified.
Answered 2/18/2015
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Just the name: Dds stands for doctor of dental surgery. Dmd stands for doctor of medical dentistry. Both are essentially the same. It just depends at what school was attended and what they call their degree.
Answered 12/8/2012
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Is there a real big difference to a dentist with a dmd and dds?
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Dds/dmd: side-to-side (pockets better addressed) brushing in a gentle manner using a soft toothbrush is better than up and down brushing?
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