DDS
Definition
- Noun:
- A doctoral degree in dental surgery: "dds" is an abbreviation for the academic and professional degree Doctor of Dental Surgery. It signifies that the holder has completed advanced education and training to become a licensed dentist.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- After eight years of study, she earned her DDS and opened her own practice.
- The nameplate on the door read "Dr. Chen, DDS".
- You should look for a dentist who has a DDS or DMD degree.
Advanced Usage
- Used as a post-nominal title: The abbreviation "DDS" is commonly placed after a dentist's name as a credential.
- The conference speaker was Jane A. Miller, DDS.
Variants and Related Words
- DMD: Doctor of Dental Medicine. This is an equivalent degree to a DDS. The difference is primarily in the name, not the required education or scope of practice.
- Both a DDS and a DMD are qualified to perform the same dental procedures.
Synonyms
- Doctor of Dental Surgery: The full, unabbreviated form of the degree title.
Noun
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a doctor's degree in dental surgery
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