Definition

1. Noun:
   • A professional doctorate degree in the field of dentistry: The Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) is an academic and professional degree awarded upon completion of a dental school program, qualifying the recipient to practice as a dentist. It is equivalent to the Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree.

Usage

• The term is used as a formal title preceding a name or to denote the specific academic qualification a dentist has earned.
• It is commonly abbreviated as D.M.D..

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "To hold a Doctor of Dental Medicine": To possess the D.M.D. degree.
  • He holds a Doctor of Dental Medicine from an accredited university.
• "D.M.D. degree": The abbreviated form commonly used in professional contexts.
  • Her credentials listed her as Jane Smith, D.M.D.

Variants and Related Words

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) (n): An equivalent professional doctorate degree in dentistry. The distinction between D.M.D. and D.D.S. is primarily in name; the educational requirements and scope of practice are identical.
• Dentist (n): A general term for a practitioner who holds a D.M.D. or D.D.S. degree.
• Dentistry (n): The field of medicine concerned with the teeth and oral health.

Synonyms

• Dental surgeon: A formal synonym for a dentist.
• D.M.D.: The standard abbreviation.

Related Phrases

• "To practice as a Doctor of Dental Medicine": To work professionally in the field of dentistry.
  • She is licensed to practice as a Doctor of Dental Medicine in three states.

Noun

1. a doctor's degree in dental medicine