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DMD

by Tammy Davenport
for About.com

Updated: May 28, 2008

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