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DDS

by Tammy Davenport
for About.com

Updated: May 28, 2008

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Definition: DDS stands for Doctor of Dental Surgery and is the degree awarded to students after finishing dental school. Some dental schools award the DMD degree, which is exactly the same education and degree.
Also Known As: Doctor of Dental Surgery, Dentist
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