what do the initials dmd stand for in dentists
If youâre looking to find a dentist you may notice that while most are listed with a âDDSâ, some may be listed as âDMDâ. They both mean the same thingâyour dentist graduated from an accredited dental school. The DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and DMD (Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry or Doctor of Dental Medicine) are the same degrees. Dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Itâs up to the universities to determine what degree is awarded, but both degrees use the same curriculum requirements.