If you’re looking to find a dentist you may notice that while most are listed with a “DDS”, some may be listed as “DMD”. They both mean the same thing-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. It’s up to the universities to determine what degree is awarded, but both degrees use the same curriculum requirements.
Did you know that the level of education and clinical training required to earn a dental degree is on par with those of medical schools?
Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. Upon completion of their training, dentists must pass both a rigorous national written exam and a state or regional clinical licensing exam in order to practice. In order to keep their licenses, they must meet continuing education requirements for the remainder of their careers so that they may stay up to date on the latest scientific and clinical developments. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist, such as an orthodontist, periodontist or oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
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Russell E. Graham, DMD
2935 N Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 327-1205
RussellEGrahamDMD.com
2935 N Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 327-1205
RussellEGrahamDMD.com
Russell
E. Graham, DMD, earned his dental degree from
the Oregon Health Sciences University School of
Dentistry after attending the University of Arizona. He
maintains professional membership in the American Dental
Association and the Arizona Dental Association, and
annually enhances his ability to provide his patients
with beautiful, healthy smiles via ongoing education.
Recent training in veneers and dental implants allows
him to incorporate these treatments into his practice to
give you the smile of your dreams.
Justin
L. Rider, DDS, obtained his undergraduate
education at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
and Western Illinois University at Macomb before
receiving his dental degree from the University of
Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. Prior to
entering private practice, he served an advanced
education in general dentistry residency at Sheppard Air
Force Base in Texas.