Suggested Path
Bachelor
Dental Clinical Sciences, General
CAREER
Orthodontists
Overview
Hourly Median (2020)
$0
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+2.4% (slower than the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Doctoral or professional degree
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, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Specialist, Orthodontist
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
- Adjust dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function.
- Fit dental appliances in patients' mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth.
- Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
- Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Orthodontists
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Doctoral or professional degree (98%)
Master's degree
Doctoral or professional degree
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
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