Why most dentists are called Dr if they don't have a DD or Doctor of Dentist!
Question: (Actually a similar thing occurs among medics and vets)
Answers: (Actually a similar thing occurs among medics and vets)
Anyone who has PhD in any subject can use the term Dr..........as the qualification is Doctor of Philospophy aka know as a DPhil from Oxford University (I think)
All dentists who call themselves "Doctor" have a doctorate, usually a DDS. If you don't have such a degree, you can't call yourself a doctor.
I didn't know you were in Australia. That would have been helpful to know before I answered. My answer only applies to the US.
Anyone who has achieved a certain level of education is a doctor. Most college professors are called Dr.s because they have achieved a "doctorate" which comes after a "masters."
Anyone who completes a professional program like dentistry or veterinary school are called doctors.
Anyone with an advanced doctorate can be called "Dr". It doesn't have to be a medical degree either. Pharmacists, psychiatrists, and professors are often referred to as "Dr. _____".
I have never met a dentist without a doctor of dentistry degree nor a vet without an equivalent. Paramedics don't need degrees, and aren't called "Dr"
Because they all went to a school of Higher education for Medicine in one form of another or earned their Doctorate.