HELP! Grad Dip Dent vs DDS/DMD

[fish0890]

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Does anyone know the difference between a Graduate Diploma of Dentistry and a DDS degree?

 

[nanonot]

A diploma is a postgraduate certificate, whilst a DDS is a 'Doctoral of Dental Science' degree.
DDS is the degree granted to
a)those who had their undergraduate education in USA
b)those who graduated from non-accredited dental schools(outside USA, Canada) and undertook a 2 year long program at an American or Canadian dental school to get a dental license in USA.

 

[fish0890]

Is someone with a graduate diploma in dentistry just as qualified as one with a DDS or DMD?

A diploma is a postgraduate certificate, whilst a DDS is a 'Doctoral of Dental Science' degree.
DDS is the degree granted to
a)those who had their undergraduate education in USA
b)those who graduated from non-accredited dental schools(outside USA, Canada) and undertook a 2 year long program at an American or Canadian dental school to get a dental license in USA.

 

[nanonot]

If by qualified you mean licensed to practice in USA, then no.A few states would accept postgraduate programs(masters degree as far as I recall) for licensure, texas included.