How to Become an Orthodontist
To become an orthodontist it takes a lot of time, hard work and determination. According to Orthodontist, career video by Ed Shehee from Drkit.org, to become an orthodontist a person must first get a bachelor’s degree in a science related subject. After getting a bachelor’s degree the person must be accepted into a dental school. After dental school, orthodontic training is needed. Orthodontic training is usually 2-3 years. If a person is planning on becoming an orthodontist some high school classes that should be taken are biology, math, and anatomy. (Career Discovery Encyclopedia Volume 6 by Holli Cosgrove) According to “Dr. Joseph Thompson in How to Become an Orthodontist,” in order to practice orthodontic procedures the person must be licensed with a DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or a DMD (Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry). The DDS and DMD are the same degree. To be licensed with one of these …show more content…
An orthodontist does much more than most people may think. Braces are not the only thing that orthodontist deal with. Orthodontist also deal with retainers, headgear, and appliances. Orthodontists are always concerned about the growth of teeth, muscles of the face, if the teeth are crowded or crooked, and much more. According to “What Does an Orthodontist Do?” A few specific things that orthodontists do are deal with jaw pain, speech impediments, sleep apnea, and chewing difficulties of patients.
A few of the main things that orthodontists do are remove teeth, put in appliances, and do dental surgeries. (Career Discovery Encyclopedia volume 6 by Holli Cosgrove) According to “What Does a Dentist Do?” orthodontists also take x-rays of patients’ teeth/mouth. A disease that orthodontists look for in patients is gum disease. According to Dr. Ed Shehee from the Orthodontists, Career video from Drkit.org orthodontists work with and design a plan to help patience of all ages.
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To become an orthodontist it takes a lot of time, hard work and determination. According to Orthodontist, career video by Ed Shehee from Drkit.org, to become an orthodontist a person must first get a bachelor’s degree in a science related subject. After getting a bachelor’s degree the person must be accepted into a dental school. After dental school, orthodontic training is needed. Orthodontic training is usually 2-3 years. If a person is planning on becoming an orthodontist some high school classes that should be taken are biology, math, and anatomy. (Career Discovery Encyclopedia Volume 6 by Holli Cosgrove) According to “Dr. Joseph Thompson in How to Become an Orthodontist,” in order to practice orthodontic procedures the person must be licensed with a DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or a DMD (Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry). The DDS and DMD are the same degree. To be licensed with one of these …show more content…
An orthodontist does much more than most people may think. Braces are not the only thing that orthodontist deal with. Orthodontist also deal with retainers, headgear, and appliances. Orthodontists are always concerned about the growth of teeth, muscles of the face, if the teeth are crowded or crooked, and much more. According to “What Does an Orthodontist Do?” A few specific things that orthodontists do are deal with jaw pain, speech impediments, sleep apnea, and chewing difficulties of patients.
A few of the main things that orthodontists do are remove teeth, put in appliances, and do dental surgeries. (Career Discovery Encyclopedia volume 6 by Holli Cosgrove) According to “What Does a Dentist Do?” orthodontists also take x-rays of patients’ teeth/mouth. A disease that orthodontists look for in patients is gum disease. According to Dr. Ed Shehee from the Orthodontists, Career video from Drkit.org orthodontists work with and design a plan to help patience of all ages.
Outlooks and Earnings of a