degree to specialize

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In order to specialize in the dentistry field (ex. orthodontics, endodontics, surgeon,etc.), must you have a separate bachelors degree? Or is it possible to specialize with a combined BS/DDS degree?

 

[Flipper405]

I'm pretty sure you're ok as long as you have the DDS/DMD. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[CMistry]

You definitely need a B.S./B.A. for some of the specialties, as they award you a M.S. However, a combined B.S./D.D.S. is essentially the two seperate degrees, so having that is certainly no problem.

-Cyrus

 

[Dr. Dai Phan]

You definitely need a B.S./B.A. for some of the specialties, as they award you a M.S. However, a combined B.S./D.D.S. is essentially the two seperate degrees, so having that is certainly no problem.

-Cyrus

To be sure OP should check with the school that offers the MS to find out what the requirements are. To my best knowledge you do not need a BA/BS to get a MS in the health professional curriculum. All required is a DMD/DDS. This is why degrees in medical field is reversed as opposed to academic degrees. DP