Orthodontist

What is an orthodontist?

• Orthodontists are professionals specialized in performing dental procedures which affect teeths` functionality.

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• They perform a variety of treatments including mounting dental brackets, fixing over-bites and guiding facial development.

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• The procedures have both an appearance and an every day function and are considered more complicated and time consuming then the ones performed in the dentist’s office. Therefore, the studies and the salaries are higher for orthodontists.

Skills needed to become an Orthodontist

-Critical Thinking
-Speaking
-Active Listening
-Time Management

What does an orthodontist makes a year?

• The average salary for orthodontists in Canada is $110,000.

Why Braces?
People get braces to straighten teeth so they can chew properly.

Most people get braces to help their self-confidence through a beautiful smile.

Steps to Become an Orthodontist

1. Go to college. You need 2 years of pre-dental education before you can be admitted to dental school.


2. Dental school. To get in, you'll have to take the dental admissions test and score well to be admitted; once in, you'll spend 4 years doing classroom and laboratory work.

3. Complete a graduate program in orthodontics. Most programs take an additional 2 years, either for a masters or doctoral degree. You may also have a postgraduate residency of an additional 2 years.

4. Be licensed to practice as an orthodontist. Candidates for licensing must pass written and practical examinations.

5. Get board certified as an orthodontist.

6. Search for a practice where you can work as an orthodontist.

Quotes:


-Dr. Jacquie Smiles "I was always attracted to smiles. Anything I could do to make someone smile. I wanted to be a part of it. It just made me happy. What better way to be an orthodontist."

-Dr. Frankie Muniz "I am keeping with tradition today. After I learned of my Golden Globe nomination, I went to the dentist, so today, let's make it the orthodontist."

Thank you for listening to my presentation!

Bibliography


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http://www.lakids.ca/about-orthodontics/

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/dr-jacquie-smiles-
orthodontist-behind-201051524.html