Can I use the title 'Dr.' after completing my Dental degree?
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Yes, dentists in India with a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree are legally permitted to use the term "Doctor" or "Dr." before their names. This is due to the DMD and DDS degrees being seen as similar to medical degrees such as the Doctor of Medicine (MD).
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