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A number of professional degrees in dentistry are offered by dental schools in various countries around the world. Dental degrees may include: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Bachelor Degree of Dentistry (BDS) Bachelor of Dentistry (BDent) Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc) Bachelor of Science in Dentistry (BScD) Bachelor of Medicine in Dental Medicine (BM) Baccalaureus Dentalis Chirurgiae (BChD) Master of Science (MS or MSc) Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) Master of Medical Science (MMSc) Master of Dentistry (MDent) Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) Master of Dental Science (MDentSci) Master of Stomatology (MS) Master of Clinical Stomatology (MCS) Master of Stomatological Medicine (MSM) Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent) Doctor of Dental Science (DDSc) Doctor of Science in Dentistry (DScD) Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) Doctor of Dentistry (DDent) Doctor of Philosophy in Dentistry (PhD) In some universities, especially in the United States, some postgraduate programs award certificates only. Diploma in Dentistry (SMF) Certificate, GPR/AEGD/Orofacial Pain Certificate, Anesthesiology/Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology/Endodontics/Prosthodontics/Periodontics/Orthodontics/Dental Public Health/Pediatric Dentistry/OMS (American Dental Association – recognized specialty programs) Certificate, DMTD In Commonwealth countries, the Royal Colleges of Dentistry (or Faculty of Dentistry of the College) awards post-nominals upon completion of a series of examinations.

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