Orthodontist
Logan Evans
Being an orthodontist may include daily activities:
Evaluating the needs of new patients
Creating teeth molds
Fitting orthodontic appliances and checking on the progress of individual patients
An orthodontist cleaning a child's teeth
An orthodontist picking at a patients teeth
An orthodontist cleaning an infected area in the mouth
Some Career Skills would be:
Primarily need study and hands on practice in dental and orthodontic schools. Orthodontists need to be able to pay close attention to detail, operate advanced technological tools, work well with their hands and communicate clearly with assistants and patients including children and adolescents.
Working Conditions:
Well lighted offices or clinics
No expectations of being on call or working nights
expect around 30 or 40 hours a week
http://www.healthcaresalaryonline.com/orthodontist-job-description.html
Wages and Outlook
$94.36 per hour
$196,270 annually
Related Jobs
Cosmetic Dentist
Periodontist
Oral Surgeon
Dental Hygienist
Dental Assistant
http://healthcareers.about.com/od/healthcareerprofiles/p/DentistryCareer.htm
Program of Study and Program Addmission
Dental schools require undergraduates to complete year of biology, general and organic chemistry, physics, and English. But there is no particular classes to take in college. You need to pass the dental admission test.