Orthodontists

Orthodontists

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Orthodontists treat problems in a patient’s teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. They instruct on taking care of teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health.

·         Remove decay

·         Fill cavities

·         Straighten teeth to correct bite issues

·         Teach patients about flossing and other aspects of dental care

·         Repair cracked or fractured teeth

·         Remove teeth

·         Keep patients from feeling pain during procedures

Salary: $149,310 per year

        $71.79 per hour

Education:

Most dental schools need a bachelor degree before entering dental school. All dental schools require that the students have completed certain required science courses, like biology, and chemistry. Major in science like biology which might increase the chances of being accepted. No specific major is required to enter most dental schools but requirements vary by the school.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I think I would like to be one because I would enjoy helping patients feel better from their mouths. I would also like to be one because I want patients to be healthy in their mouths and not have diseases, like gum disease or tooth aches.