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What they do

[Education: bachelors degree, completion of dental school (typically 4 years), preparation for clinical exams, and residency is a specialized area]

A dental residency is a postdoctoral training program that allows dentists to gain advanced clinical experience or specialize in a specific area of dentistry. It typically lasts 1–6 years and can focus on general practice or a specialty. Residencies deepen skills, expand scope of practice, and may be required for board certification in a dental specialty.

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