what does the medical designation dds stand for?
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.