Suggested Path
Bachelor
Dental Clinical Sciences, General
CAREER
Orthodontists
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$239,200
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+2.4% (slower than the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Orthodontists Do
Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.
Other Job Titles Orthodontists May Have
Board Certified Orthodontist, Orthodontic Dentist, Orthodontic Specialist, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Specialist, Orthodontics Doctor, Orthodontist
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
- Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures.
- Study diagnostic records, such as medical or dental histories, plaster models of the teeth, photos of a patient's face and teeth, and X-rays, to develop patient treatment plans.
- Fit dental appliances in patients' mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth.
- Adjust dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Orthodontists
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Post-doctoral training (69%)
Post-doctoral training
Doctoral degree
Post-secondary certificate
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
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