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Don't know if this has been adressed in previous threads, but here goes:
I am a first year DO student, and I've become very interested in dentistry (my future brother in law is a DDS) and the head and neck in general. What types of specialties require a dentistry background? Does maxillofacial surgery require dental school THEN medical school? Are their any backdoor routes AFTER medical school? I know a guy who finished dental school practiced for a few years and then entered a residency program (four or five years I think) which will grant an MD upon completion. My understanding is that this incorporates reconstructive facial surgery, plastics, oral surgery, etc etc. Any imput on this would be greatly appreciated.
thanks.
Renal
I am a first year DO student, and I've become very interested in dentistry (my future brother in law is a DDS) and the head and neck in general. What types of specialties require a dentistry background? Does maxillofacial surgery require dental school THEN medical school? Are their any backdoor routes AFTER medical school? I know a guy who finished dental school practiced for a few years and then entered a residency program (four or five years I think) which will grant an MD upon completion. My understanding is that this incorporates reconstructive facial surgery, plastics, oral surgery, etc etc. Any imput on this would be greatly appreciated.
thanks.
Renal
