Why do specialists in dentistry get masters degrees but not MDs?

[Anonymous]

MD’s get additional Board Certifications. That would be the equivalent.

[Anonymous]

The programs in orthodontics and endodontics (and others) are considered post grad, and many of these require a research thesis that is defended, in addition to the clinical training needed to go out and practice the specialty. So this is why some of these dentists list MS after the DDS (or DMD).
Most oral surgeons spend the bulk of residency in clinical training without research, and thus do not have an MS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:MD’s get additional Board Certifications. That would be the equivalent.

Yes. This is generally connected to a specific residency program or fellowship program, and it comes with maintenance requirements. unlike a Master's Degree, a "fellow" designation with continuing education requirements to maintain certification isn't a short, one-time thing.

The problem here is likely one of semantics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MD’s get additional Board Certifications. That would be the equivalent.

Yes. This is generally connected to a specific residency program or fellowship program, and it comes with maintenance requirements. unlike a Master's Degree, a "fellow" designation with continuing education requirements to maintain certification isn't a short, one-time thing.

The problem here is likely one of semantics.

Don’t be anti-semantic!