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Do you need a doctoral degree to become a dentist?

My name is Ali Shareef and i'm asking this question because i'm curious about dentistry #dental-hygienist

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Deepal’s Answer

Hey Ali,
In order to become a dentist, you will need to go to college, then apply for dental schools. Upon graduating dental school, you will receive doctorate in dentistry so you will be known as a doctor. This is still different in comparison to a doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathic medicine.


As a side note, to doctor means to teach so there can be doctorates of lots of different fields and it does not necessarily mean that you are a doctor who treats diseases.


Good luck in your career.

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Najjiyya’s Answer

Yes , you do need a doctoral degree to become a dentist.
Dentists must complete a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) after college. Both degrees are equivalent and required for licensure in the U.S.
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