what is a D.M.D. in dentistry ?
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D.M.D. stands for Doctor of Medical Dentistry and D.D.S. stands for Doctor of Dental Science.  There is no difference in the two other than the state the doctor graduated from.  Some states bestow the title D.M.D. on the gradutate while other states bestow the D.D.S. title.
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In order to get your DMD, you will need at least a bachelorate degree...and it is getting more and more competitive to where many of the in coming dental students have masters and Phds.\n\nAs to what is considered a top college for pre-dental...that depends on the region you are looking at.
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Here's the ADA site, which has a ton of information on courses and schools:\n\nhttp://www.ada.org/public/education/careers/dentistry_bro.asp
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Please contact your state dental association and ask about participating in "Donated Dental Services," which is a charity care program designed specifically for patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems.  Free care exists if you know how to ask for it.  Unfortunately, D.D.S. does not operate in all areas of the country, but hopefully there will be an office near you.\n\nLook in the Yellow Pages under "American Dental Association" and you will find your local listing or you can click on this link:\n\nhttp://www.nfdh.org/DDS.html
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X-rays reveal defects in the oral cavity, restorations, supernumerary teeth, the size, shape, and position of teeth.
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I am a dentist.\n\nYes, it can--asuming that "undiagnosed" means "uncontrolled".\n\nIt does not promote tooth decay, but it does promote periodontal disease.\n\nDiabetes is one of those diseases that screws with damn-near every system in your body, including your immune system.  Uncontrolled diabetes affects the function of certain immune cells called PMNs or "neutrophils", which are the "first-responder" cells that attack pathogens.  Neutrophils, believe it or not, can be found in the little crevice where your gingiva meets your teeth, i.e. the "gingival sulcus".  They are capable of exiting the blood vessels in your gingiva to attack bacteria that reside in the sulcus.\n\nWhen these neutrophils don't function properly, bacteria can run rampant and cause gingivitis and eventually periodontitis, and...and...\n\nPeriodontal disease is highly suspected to have deleterious effects on the body, particularly the cardiovascular system--being perhaps a risk factor in coronary artery disease and ultimately stroke and MI.  The connection is somewhat roundabout, admittedly.\n\nI would like to point out to you that uncontrolled diabetes is a RISK EQUIVALENT for coronary heart disease.  If you suspect you have diabetes (fatigue, polyuria, polydypsea, etc.), see your physician ASAP to be evaluated and have your blood tested.  Diabetes, when controlled, does not prevent you from living a perfectly normal life.
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Most doctors get a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree in order to practice.
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the dental plan is. that's what I have through my work and it has come in handy to reimburse me out of pocket expenses for any dental work plus money back just for getting your teeth cleaned twice a year. dental plan is the least expensive of their plans I think. I had the accident/disability plan but ended up cancelling it due to the cost.
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The vast majority of applicants to dental schools in the United States have completed as a minimum a bachelor's degree. Prerequisite courses for dental schools across the country include 1 year of biology with their corresponding labs, 1 year of chemistry with labs, 1 year of organic chemistry also with labs and a year of physics. Students applying to North American schools are then required to then take the DAT or Dental admissions test. If admitted, dental school is 4 years (a few are 3) plus between 2-3 years to specialize in areas such as prosthedontics, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery etc.\n\nAll in all it takes about 8 years inclusive of a bachelor's degree to earn the DDS or DMD degree which are both equivalent degrees. Hope this helps. Check out Wikipedia for more detailed info or the American Dental Association's website www.ada.org
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General dentistry treats all phases of dental needs for patients.\n\nOral surgery specializes to surgical phases of dentistry only, such as extractions or treating broken jaws.\n\nNeither one has anything to do with the cost of care. The cost of providing care is determined by the cost of doing business in your area. Have your "sister" seek out a dental school for hugely discounted treatment. However, she will receive treatment by dental students rather than experienced dentists.
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Look at the Texas Instruments web site, or at http://www.dlp.com/Default.asp?bhcp=1 .\n\nA DMD is a chip which is fabricated with a large array of very small mirrors.  It is used in devices like displays and projectors.   They also use the name DLP for digital light processing. \n\nThis is the most common examples, and most widely used, micromechanical device.
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for your information, dentists attend 4 years of professional training culminating in a dental degree.  dentists are experts in the treatment of head and neck because their training focuses on this area.  just as you would not want a dentist doing an ultrasound on your testicles, you would not want a cardiovascular surgeon doing your root canal.  specialties exist for a reason...  also, medical schools teach absolutely nothing about treating oral diseases having to do with teeth.  feel free to go to your proctologist for your next dental procedure if you think dentists are not worthy of your mouth.
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Well, of course there are the subjects related specifically to the dental field such as general dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics & pediatric dentistry.  There are classes dealing with geriatrics, esthetics, implants, radiology, pharmacology, implants, ethics & practice management.  Classes are also taken in microbiology, gross anatomy, general pathology, oral pathology, oral biology, histology and biochemistry.  This is just a quick summary... there are many more classes that are taken.
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A "D.O." is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Here's some additional info from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website:\n\n"There are two types of physicians: M.D.—Doctor of Medicine—and D.O.—Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. M.D.s also are known as allopathic physicians. While both M.D.s and D.O.s may use all accepted methods of treatment, including drugs and surgery, D.O.s place special emphasis on the body’s musculoskeletal system, preventive medicine, and holistic patient care. D.O.s are more likely than M.D.s to be primary care specialists although they can be found in all specialties. About half of D.O.s practice general or family medicine, general internal medicine, or general pediatrics."
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I know of none. But you could contact a dental university and see if they can help you.
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IN DENTISTRY THERE IS A PHENOMENON CALLED MESIAL DRIFT. WHAT THIS MEANS IS THAT TEETH DENT TO SLOWLY DRIFT TO THE CENTER OF THE MOUTH WHEN THERE IS A SPACE BETWEEN THE TEETH. TEETH DO NOT EVER MOVE TO THE REAR OF THE MOUTH.\nYOU  DIDN'T SAY WHY THIS TOOTH NEEDED TO REMOVED IN THE FIRST PLACE.
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look for someone with DO after their name and not MD.  DOs are doctors of osteopathy which is a doctor that can do all of the stuff that MDs do, but has training in manipulations as well.  DOs should be covered by your insurance.