When searching for a dentist in your area, you may be left wondering what the difference is between dentists who have a DMD degree and a DDS degree. DDS stands for Doctor of Dental Surgery, while DMD stands for Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry. However, there is no real difference between the degrees other than their name. They both refer to a four-year medical degree taken after the student's undergraduate degree. Schools simply refer to their dental degree by one term or the other. Both degrees are qualified to perform general dentistry, and dentists with both degrees can pursue specialized certification in areas like orthodontics, endodontics, etc. To learn more, check out our blog article "How to Find the Best Dentist Near Me."