schooling
What are at least 2 required skills?
Corrective appliances (braces, aligners), Tooth and jaw alignment, orthodontic theory, and diagnosis
They provide chairside help to the doctor and do basic maintenance (changing wires, etc.)
How much can an Orthodontist make per year?
Anywhere from $230,000 to $350,000
Orthodontists dont just fix ______.
Crooked teeth
How many hours do they have to get during residency?
over 3,700
What do lab technicians do?
Creates and adjusts the retainers, braces, and mouthguards based off digital scans provided
What does an orthodontist wear every day?
mask, gloves, and scrubs
What problems do orthodontists fix?
They treat misaligned teeth, crowded teeth, overbites, jaw and facial irregularities
How many years in total do orthodontists go to college?
10-12 years
What is a Traveling Ortho?
A person or a group that travels from practice to practice throughout the week
When do they work?
Full-time, which also include early mornings, evenings, and some weekends to accommodate patients
What are some treatments they do?
Braces, aligners, mouthguards, etc.
What degree do they have to get to get their 2nd 4 years of college?
D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree
What is Remote Ortho?
Someone who works and provides assistance from home
What do orthodontists focus on helping?
Orthodontists focus on diagnosing, preventing, and treating dental and jaw irregularities
What surgeries do orthodontist perform?
Orthognathic (jaw) surgery, maxillary (upper jaw) osteotomy, mandibular (lower jaw) osteotomy, and tooth extraction
What test must they pass?
Dental Admission Test (DAT)
What is the definition of an orthodontist?
the specialist doctor who diagnoses and treats issues concerning oral health
What enviornments can an orthodontist work in?
Private practices, group practices, hospitals, and community health centers
What is an orthodontist's main responsibility?
To achieve straight teeth, bite, chew, speak correctly