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Orthodontists

Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.

$243,620
Median Pay
6-12 years
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EPOCH score: 24/25

Total Score4/6
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Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
  • Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures.
  • Study diagnostic records, such as medical or dental histories, plaster models of the teeth, photos of a patient's face and teeth, and X-rays, to develop patient treatment plans.
  • Fit dental appliances in patients' mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth.
  • Adjust dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function.
  • Provide patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates.
  • Advise patients to comply with treatment plans.
  • Prepare diagnostic and treatment records.
  • Instruct dental officers and technical assistants in orthodontic procedures and techniques.
  • Coordinate orthodontic services with other dental and medical services.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

Post-doctoral training

Time to Job Ready

6-12 years

Based on Job Zone 5. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

Orthodontic practice management softwareDigital treatment planning (Invisalign)Cephalometric analysis software3D imaging systemsDigital imaging softwareScheduling systems

Key Abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningArm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexterityNear Vision

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Compensation Details

$89,980
10th Percentile
$243,620
Median
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90th Percentile

Based on 6,400 employed workers

Also Known As

Board Certified OrthodontistDental Treatment CoordinatorDentofacial Orthopedics DentistInvisible Braces OrthodontistOrthodontic DentistOrthodontic SpecialistOrthodontic Treatment CoordinatorOrthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics SpecialistOrthodontics DoctorOrthodontist

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 29-1023.00