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Various degrees in dental medicine can lead to becoming a dentist. Commonly
recognized dental degrees include Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and Doctor of
Dental Medicine (DMD). Bachelor degrees can also lead to a dental profession.
Licensure for dentists is regulated by the State Board of Dental Examiners.
The state boards come together nationally through the American Association of
Dental Examiners. Helping set standards is the American Dental Association (ADA).
Every state has similar strict requirements for someone to become a dentist.
Some requirements include graduation from an ADA accredited dental school and
a series of written exams.
