Orthodontist
By: Truman Gouldsmith
Daily Activities of an Orthodontist
Daily activities of an Orthodontist include-
- Dental Examinations
- Fittings for braces
- Applying Braces
- Repairing and taking off braces
Working Conditions
For Orthodontists working conditions are a confined space, silence, and being able to withstand being bit by a patient.
Yearly Wages
Orthodontists can receive a yearly wage of $80,000 to $250,000 yearly.
Skills and Abilities
Orthodontists need to have the ability to stay still, repeat movements a given number of times, stay still, stay calm, and function properly in awkward positions.
Recommended Core Classes and Electives
- Anatomy
- Chemistry
- Physics
Preparation and Training
- Four years of dental school
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Microbiology
- Other classes pertaining to orthodontics
Orthodontists have FUN!
Orthodontist Salary