Orthodontist

Orthodontist

Duties and Responsibilities:

   Orthodontists are specialized dentists who work to improve the patient's smiles through correcting teeth alignment and guiding proper facial development. They are responsible for locating the problems with the positionings of the patient’s teeth. You will use x-rays or plaster molds of your patient’s teeth. Then afterward you will use dental appliances such as braces, retainers, and space maintainers. You may also be in charge of supervising and instructing orthodontic technicians and assistants in performing routine procedures.   

Salary:

  109,596- 161,753

Education:

   To become an orthodontist you need to graduate from dental school with a Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine. But before this you will need to earn a bachelor’s degree. You will also need to have certain prerequisite courses such as chemistry, biology, physics, and organic chemistry. Another thing is that you will need to take the Dental Acceptance Test during your junior year of your undergraduate studies.   

Demand for this particular career:

  You are required to have dexterity, attention to detail, good communication skills and organizational skills. All states require dentists to be licensed  and board certification in orthodontics.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

   Yes I think that I would like to become one because since second grade I always wanted to be one. Now that I’m older I understand more and what will be required out of me so that I can proceed this as my career. Lastly, my family and friends support me so I know I will become one.