Is there a real big difference to a dentist with a DMD and DDS?

Q. To the dental school I am heading to there is only DMD degrees. DMD Dentists can also perform same procedures as DDS dentists?

A. DMD and DDS are like Bob and Rob... same guy, two different names.

Good luck in dental school!

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What is the procedure for becoming a dentist for someone who's earned a BBA in Business Management?

Q. Hello, I am 25 years of age and have graduated from a well known private University with a degree in Management. My initial plan was to take over my family jewelry business yet recently I have been putting serious thought into becoming a Dentist. My hopes are that I would be able to shave off a year or two from the total amount of years needed to be a dentist since I've already graduated from a 4-year school. Thank you in advance.

A. Unfortunately, courses at the undergraduate level do not count towards courses towards a doctorate (like a DDS for dentists), except in extraordinary circumstances (your courses from your management program will not count).

Because medical programs require practical work, residencies, and/or internships, part of the requirements of reputable programs is the amount of time you put in. The way you might shave time off your course of study is to take extra courses each semester, but that will be very challenging, as the courses are much more time-consuming above the undergraduate level (as befits a new degree of learning!).

The long and short is that you cannot get a DDS or dental degree very quickly, unless you stack courses. Most universities have a rule that you can only take one course above the expected courseload, or two by petitioning the faculty and/or Dean, which is very difficult to do in the first year.

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Can you become a dentist by attending the University of Arizona?

Q. Is it possible to become a dentist by attending the University of Arizona? If so, is that a job that would be hard to make?

A. The University of Arizona does not have a Dentistry program. They only have the MD/DO. However, there is a DDS program in Mesa.

http://www.atsu.edu/asdoh/programs/index.htm

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How many years is a DDS/DMD supposed to study in order to obtain a medical degree?

Q. I am a european dentist; I am interested mainly in UK and in USA. But I believe in US a citizenship and success in NBDE are required,right?
If you can give me some information about Australia as well :)

A. A 3 years DDS after a 5 years BDS, may be
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What credits and courses do you need to be a dentist?

Q. I am in high school and I want to know what kind of courses I need to take in both college and high school(like what math, science, etc.). I need to know what kind of credits I need in each class to not only get into the college of my choice, but to become a dentist. And also what kind of degree do I need? A doctrite? I am homeschooled so I cant go see the school counselour about all this information which makes it very difficult. I plan on going to the U.W.(University of Washington state). Please let me know all the info you can. Thanks.

A. As far as getting into college goes, you probably need four units of English, at least two of foreign language, biology, chemistry, and another science class (as you are thinking about dentistry, physics or an environmental science would probably both be good choices), three to four units of mathematics (Algebra II is essential, as you are interested in something that requires mathematical knowledge, pre-calculus would be helpful and either calculus or a statistics class would also be a big plus), US history, US government/civics, perhaps a unit of economics, plus maybe a fine arts class or two. This is probably typical of the basic standard for most high school students. If you do more than that and do well at it, you only help your chances of getting into the college of your choice.

As far as dental school goes, assuming you do all of your education in the United States, you will first need to earn a bachelor's degree. You will need very similar courses to those taken by people wanting to go to medical school. Although different schools have different requirements, the following should be a minimum standard that all will require:

2 semesters of introductory biology with labs
2 semesters of general chemistry with labs
2 semesters of organic chemistry with labs
2 semesters of physics with labs
2 semesters of math (expect calculus and statistics to be required)

These are just the basics, and you would likely want to go beyond them. As dental schools have their choice of applicants (more apply than they can possibly admit), you should take additional classes in these areas to increase your chances of getting in. Although it isn't necessary, a major in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, or something along those lines would probably help your chances of getting in.

Dental school is typically a four year program. The first portion of your studies will be concentrated on "basic sciences": advanced courses in biology, anatomy, physiology, and the like. You will then receive some hands on training: pulling teeth, taking impressions and fitting dentures, and the like. At the end of four years of study you will earn either a DMD or DDS. Both of these are considered "professional doctorates."

I have provided a link to the American Dental Association's information on dental school. You can also get from there to the different dental schools in the US and look at their curriculum/requirements for admission.

Hope this helps. Good luck!

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Can anyone help a foreign DDS graduate who wants to apply for postgrad studies in the US or Canada?

Q. I am going to be completing my DDS degree soon, and I want to know if anyone can help me out regarding postgrad studies in the US or Canada..
Is it easy to get accepted?
What do I need?
Any schools recommended?
Do you know any foreign students who have done this?

Any info would be appreciated.

A. In Canada, foreign trained dentists are evaluated by the RCDS (Royal College of Dental Surgeons)...and then assigned to varying lengths of a course at the University of Toronto to be licenses...typically 1 1/2 to3 years. Further information can be had from the RCDS or the Faculty of Dentistry...University of Toronto...124 Edward St....Toronto, Ontario. Canada. In some measure the length of the course depends upon where the applicant took his/her DDS...and if he/she practiced....and the length of time he/she practiced.

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How much does it cost to get your teeth whitened at the dentists?

Q. I've heard of britesmile but it seems expensive, would getting my teeth whitened at the dentist be cheaper? How much would it cost about? Have any of you done it? Is it worth it?

A. Well at my office we charge $550. Pretty expensive but with the professional products most people go through a full round (length depends on the system your DDS recommends) and then many don't need to boost for quite some time. The first time I whitened was about 3 yrs. ago and I just repeated last month. Good stuff.

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Has anyone ever been to the dentist and then had problem opening their mouth wide afterwards?

Q. I had dentures put in a week ago. A few days later the left side of my mouth swelled up. I thought maybe an infection. The dentist didn�t seem to think that was it. So off I went. Now a week later my mouth still only opens a little. If I try open it wide it�s very painful and I still can�t open it all the way.
Has this happen to anyone else? Advice Please.

A. Okay that is normal what happen is that your DDs use presser to work in your mouth. I had the same trouble myself. I hope you get better.

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What is the procedure for becoming a dentist for someone who's earned a BBA in Business Management?

Q. Hello, I am 25 years of age and have graduated from a well known private University with a degree in Management. My initial plan was to take over my family jewelry business yet recently I have been putting serious thought into becoming a Dentist. My hopes are that I would be able to shave off a year or two from the total amount of years needed to be a dentist since I've already graduated from a 4-year school. Thank you in advance.

A. Unfortunately, courses at the undergraduate level do not count towards courses towards a doctorate (like a DDS for dentists), except in extraordinary circumstances (your courses from your management program will not count).

Because medical programs require practical work, residencies, and/or internships, part of the requirements of reputable programs is the amount of time you put in. The way you might shave time off your course of study is to take extra courses each semester, but that will be very challenging, as the courses are much more time-consuming above the undergraduate level (as befits a new degree of learning!).

The long and short is that you cannot get a DDS or dental degree very quickly, unless you stack courses. Most universities have a rule that you can only take one course above the expected courseload, or two by petitioning the faculty and/or Dean, which is very difficult to do in the first year.

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Can you become a dentist by attending the University of Arizona?

Q. Is it possible to become a dentist by attending the University of Arizona? If so, is that a job that would be hard to make?

A. The University of Arizona does not have a Dentistry program. They only have the MD/DO. However, there is a DDS program in Mesa.

http://www.atsu.edu/asdoh/programs/index.htm

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How many years is a DDS/DMD supposed to study in order to obtain a medical degree?

Q. I am a european dentist; I am interested mainly in UK and in USA. But I believe in US a citizenship and success in NBDE are required,right?
If you can give me some information about Australia as well :)

A. A 3 years DDS after a 5 years BDS, may be
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How much dose getting a filling at a dentist cost if you dont have insurance?

Q. I have had a cavity in one of my back teeth for some time. I have been putting of going to the dentist because I don't have insurance and I will have to pay out of pocket in cash. Its starting to hurt so I think its best to get in done soon. I was wondering how much this is going to run me. Whats the most it could possibly set me back?

A. Hello, well my friend the question you ask is a bit like asking "how high is up?"...The cost of a filing is based on a number of factors..(1) how many surfaces will the filing cover. Back teeth have five surfaces, 4 sides and the top...Most DDS charge partially by how many surfaces a filing involves. (2) an additional fee could be made depending on how deep and extensive the filing is....Lets say that you have a two surface not very deep filing to be done. I would say that the average fee for that filing will be around $80.00....If however the decay is to deep you may find that instead of a filing you may need a root canal and that will get into your pocket in the range of possibly $600.....providing the tooth doesn't have to be crowned as well. Good luck and I wish you well.

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