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shavonne_smith

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Joined: 14 Sep 2006
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Location: Houston, TX

Difference Between Md, Dds, And An Oral Surgeon? Posted: 09-14-06 11:21am


I recently moved to houston from san antonio. My old doctor had dds and md degrees, and he was qualified as an oral surgeon. I am having a difficult time finding someone with the same qualifications in houston. I wanted someone with both a dds and md, but the few people with those qualifications here don't treat tmj. But I have found several people with a dds that are qualified as oral surgeons and claim to specialize in tmj. Is better or necesary for the person who treats me to have an md, with regard to their skill level? Also, how does this relate to getting treatment costs covered by my insurance? Thanks, shavonne smith

catswolds

Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy

Joined: 28 May 2006
Posts: 62
Location: Michigan

Posted: 09-15-06 13:52pm


Hi shavonne, i can only answer your question with my experience of having tmj for many years and seeing more dentists and doctors than I would have liked. I say the md degree is not necessary if the person is at least a dds. I have found that usually only oral surgeons have the md. There are lots of really good dds's who specialize in tmj problems. The only problem I can perceive of is if you are taking certain medications that your dds/md prescribed. Dds's do not normally prescribe all medications that might help a tmj patient (that is my experience anyway). I pray that you will find the perfect tmj specialist to help you in houston. At least you have the advantage of living in a large city. :) god bless... Carol

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