Orthodontist

Orthodontist

Duties and Responsibilities: An Orthodontist is a career in relation with dentistry. This career involves helping patients straighten teeths and correct over or under bites. An Orthodontist is responsible of checking the patient's teeths to identify any problems. Some tools they use is X-ray’s to get a better picture of your teeth. Treatment for teeths that need formation include braces, retainers, surgery,etc. Orthodontist can be found working in dental offices.

Salary:  $65,000 - $650,000  annually.

Education: An orthodontist is required to attend and graduate from Dental School with a DDS , a Doctor of Dental Medicine and are also required to have a Bachelor's Degree. To add on, on your Junior Year of undergraduate studies you must take a DAT, Dental Acceptance Test, to be admitted to a dental school to continue studies. At dental school you will focus on your clinical training. Dental School is a way to get training. Training required is 3+ years. To end, you are required to take a State Exam to be licensed.

Demand or Need for this Profession: 21% by 2024

Reflection: I would maybe take in consideration of becoming an Orthodontist. This career doesn’t seem to bad of a job. Becoming an Orthodontist may take time to do, but at the end of the day it is worth it. I would maybe like to become an Orthodontist, because it seems like a good easy job that won’t overwhelm you. This job seems like a job that won’t stress you out too much. Therefore, I can work happily with no worry. A con I have against this job is the actual contact with the patient. I don’t know if I want any contact with anyone's mouth.