Who can call themselves doctor?

If people want the title, they should move to Italy where you are a 'Dr.' after getting any sort of degree in college. I work for an Italian company and when I first started, it used to amaze me how well qualified the Italians seemed to be. Everyone was introduced as Dottore. Only copped it when I asked someone what they did their PhD in and looked at me as if I had ten heads. They had a degree in marketing. Lost alot of respect for alot of people after that!
 
Having just looked it up, it appears that they can't do this in Ireland so they can only use the title Dr if they have the qualification.
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And his PhD could be in anything.
 
Squonk said:
I've met a dentist recently who calls himself doctor. I've also met a psychologist who call himself doctor. Neither have PhDs or Medical Degrees. Is it proper for them to advertsise themselves as doctors?
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A dentist will usually show his/her qualifications on their wall-plaque and receipts/appointment cards. I think the primary qualification here is Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS) but alot of dentists also get a Doctor of Dental Science (DDS ) as an additional qualification. And some specialists (eg orthodontists) will have long strings of letters after their name from all the additional qualifications they require.
 
dentists can and do call themselves dr with or without phd
dr michael woods always tickles me...........I think he has phd or the like on mushrooms is memory serves me right? magic or otherwise?
 
Is Dr. Who a real doctor, or is the whole thing a work of fiction?:confused:
 
Simeon said:
Is Dr. Who a real doctor, or is the whole thing a work of fiction?:confused:
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According to wikipedia, he's 'more than just an ordinary Time Lord', so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.
 
rmelly said:
According to wikipedia, he's 'more than just an ordinary Time Lord', so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.
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He must have a PhD in "Timelording". I take it that is more than just good time management.
 
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