NOVA DO/DMD, Clarification

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I applied to Nova and I already finished my secondary. However I am still a little wth about that dual degree. Searches did little in clarification.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=586097

This thread implies (or I observed) that the degree is aimed towards DO's that want to serve in a public health care arena. DO's would be able to do dental work alongside a variety of other medical examinations and procedures, and allow patients a one-stop shop for all their health needs.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=71036

However this thread implies that it is just a quick way to an OMFS residency. With that dual degree you can do a 1 year residency and then be able to practice OMFS. However I would assume one would still need to do the required 4 years.

Final Clarifications? Maybe from an actual Dental student currently in the program?
 
I spoke to the dean of admissions about this at my interview. it's a program they designed in order to train a person who is a medical doctor and a dentist to serve as both in rural communities that are underserved by health professionals. Obviously what you do with it is your own choice, but I believe that is their intention.