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dds

A dentist with a DDS degree examines a patient's teeth.

Definition
  1. 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.
dds

A dentist with a DDS degree examines a patient's teeth.

Noun
  1. a doctor's degree in dental surgery

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