Orthodontist

Job Tasks

• Fit dental appliances in patients mouths.
• Adjust dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function.
• Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
• Provide patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates.
• Prepare diagnostic and treatment records

Training and Education

• High school degree
• At least 2 years of undergraduate study or a bachelors degree is mandatory.
• Graduation from an accredited dental school to acquire a DDS (Doctor of Dental School)
• Doctorate degree with certification

Skills

• Excellent bedside manner, and personable demeanor
• Strong leadership abilities to manage staff and assistants
• Passionate about the field of health and personal service
• Strong problem solving ability
• Good vision

Salary and Outlook

• 120,700 per year
• As more consumers purchase dental insurance or seek teeth alterations such as braces for children, the need for more orthodontists will rise rapidly. There is projected to be a faster then average change in new employment over the next decade.

Job Pros

• You get to help people be more confident with their smile.
• Salary is good
• Get to see patients being satisfied with the end results

Job Cons

• Longer time at Dental school then a general dentist.
• Parents and patients being mad with results that they did not like.
• Working in patients mouths could sometimes be gross if they don't take care of their mouth.

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Conclusion

• I think that this job would be fun to see the progress of patients teeth moving.
• This job seems interesting to me and it might be something that I would want to do when I'm older.