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DMD

DMD

1 5.3
A university degree given to dentists after dental school
  • noun
  • /diː ɛm diː/
  • Formal
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  • Dr. Smith proudly displayed his DMD diploma on the wall of his dental practice.

Examples

  • In 1986, Dr. Hunter received his DMD degree from the Boston University School of Dental Medicine.

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  • It looks like the DMD you wished for so many years ago has finally been realized.

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  • To become a dentist, you must complete a DMD program at an accredited dental school.

  • After years of hard work, she finally earned her DMD, fulfilling her dream of becoming a dentist.

Synonyms

doctor's degree
vsDMD
1 4.4

The highest university award for advanced study and research, often called a PhD

is narrower and refers to a dental professional qualification in certain countries
Doctor of Dental Medicine
vsDMD
  • Specialized
3.5

A university degree that lets someone work as a dentist

is the specific degree title awarded in only some countries

Surface Forms

DMD singular
DMDs plural

Morphology

DMD = D + M + D

An initialism: the letters stand for words in a phrase (Doctor of Dental Medicine) rather than productive English morphemes, so the form does not help a learner infer meaning.

Etymology

DMD is the short form of Doctor of Dental Medicine, which literally names a 'doctor' for 'dental' care. Think of the first 'D' as in dentist, so a DMD is the dental version of an MD.