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Credentials Of New York State Licensed Dentists
What is a D.D.S. or a D.M.D.? What credentials do New York State licensed dentists have?
D.D.S. and D.M.D. are the usual doctoral degrees granted by American dental schools. They stand for Doctor of Dental Surgery and Doctor of Dental Medicine, respectively. There is no difference between the training provided by D.D.S. and D.M.D. programs.
New York licensed dentists have completed a four-year program in dentistry following a minimum of two years of college; most have completed a bachelor's degree or equivalent before entering dental school. Dentists practicing a specialty have additional education in that specialty. Graduates of programs offered outside the U.S. have completed at least two additional years in an American dental school. In addition, New York licensed dentists have passed a State-approved licensing examination and are required to take continuing education courses regularly
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