Orthodontists

Description

Career Cluster:

Health Science

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.

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Education

Required Level of Education

• Post-Doctoral Training = 92.36%
• Doctoral Degree = 7.58%
• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) = 0.06%

Related Work Experience

• None = 57.92%
• Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 16.50%
• Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 15.73%
• Over 10 years = 5.45%
• Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 4.39%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

• None = 66.07%
• Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 9.44%
• Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 9.23%
• Up to and including 1 month = 7.64%
• Over 10 years = 5.45%
• Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 2.17%

On-the-Job Training

• None or short demonstration = 61.81%
• Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 19.26%
• Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 5.87%
• Over 10 years = 5.63%
• Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 5.19%
• Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 2.24%

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Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

• Fit dental appliances in patients' mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth.
• 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.
• Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
• Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures.
• Prepare diagnostic and treatment records.
• Adjust dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function.
• Provide patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates.
• Instruct dental officers and technical assistants in orthodontic procedures and techniques.
• Coordinate orthodontic services with other dental and medical services.
• Design and fabricate appliances, such as space maintainers, retainers, and labial and lingual arch wires.

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Tools and Technology

Tools Include:

• Orthodontic pliers (Adhesive removing pliers)
• Steam autoclaves or sterilizers (Autoclave sterilizers)
• Orthodontic pliers (Band contouring pliers)
• Orthodontic setter bands (Band pushers)
• Orthodontic pliers (Band removers)
• Orthodontic pliers (Band slitting pliers)
• Orthodontic pliers (Bird beak pliers)
• Dental gages or accessories (Boone gauges)
• Orthodontic pliers (Bracket removing pliers)
• Orthodontic pliers (Cap removing pliers)
• Dental retractors (Cheek retractors)
• Chemical or gas sterilizers (Cold sterilizers)
• Dental tweezers (College tweezers)
• Medical computed tomography CT or CAT scanners or tubes (Dental cone beam computed tomography CT equipment)
• Cosmetic dentistry curing lights or accessories (Dental curing light sources)
• Dental x ray units (Dental digital panoramic x ray units)
• Dental x ray units (Dental digital x ray machines)
• Dental probes (Dental explorers)
• Micrometers (Dental micrometers)
• Dental scalers or accessories (Dental scalers)
• Desktop computers
• Digital cameras
• Digital cameras (Digital stereoscopic cameras)
• Dental scissors (Distal end cutters)
• Dental gages or accessories (Dontrix gauges)
• Dental placement instruments (Double-ended band seaters)
• Dry heat or hot air sterilizers (Dry heat sterilizers)
• Orthodontic pliers (Hemostat pliers)
• Orthodontic pliers (Hollow chop pliers)
• Dental files or rasps (Interproximal strippers)
• Scanners (Intraoral 3-D imaging devices)
• Orthodontic pliers (Jarabak pliers)
• Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
• Scanners (Laser scanners)
• Dental placement instruments (Ligature directors)
• Orthodontic pliers (Ligature tying pliers)
• Orthodontic pliers (Light wire pliers)
• Orthodontic pliers (Lingual arch forming pliers)
• Dental placement instruments (Lingual torquing keys)
• Orthodontic pliers (Loop forming pliers)
• Dental placement instruments (Mathieu needle holders)
• Orthodontic pliers (Mathieu pliers)
• Dental mirrors or mirror handles (Mouth mirrors)
• Dental scissors (Orthodontic wire cutters)
• Personal computers
• Orthodontic pliers (Pin and ligature cutters)
• Dental placement instruments (Positive positioners)
• Orthodontic pliers (Posterior band removing pliers)
• Orthodontic pliers (Rectangular arch forming pliers)
• Safety glasses
• Dental probes (Single-end explorers)
• Surgical gloves
• Orthodontic pliers (Surgical hook crimping pliers)
• Medical staff isolation or surgical masks (Surgical masks)
• Tablet computers
• Orthodontic pliers (Tie-back pliers)
• Dental placement instruments (Twirl-ons)
• Ultrasonic cleaning equipment (Ultrasonic cleaners)
• Orthodontic pliers (Weingart utility pliers)

Technologies Include:

• Calendar and scheduling software

• EZappt

• Graphics or photo imaging software

• American Orthodontics Compu-Ceph
• American Orthodontics Photo-Eze
• FYI Technologies Dr. Ceph
• FYI Technologies Dr. View
• GAC International OrthoPlex
• Kodak Dental Systems Kodak Orthodontic Imaging Software

• Internet browser software

• Web browser software

• Medical software

• Adstra Systems ADSTRA Management
• Advance Ortho Systems Program Director
• Algorithm Compu-Ceph
• Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions Dolphin Management
• ICE Dental Systems
• IMS Specialty Services IMS Digital Office
• Innovative Software Inn-Soft Office Manager
• Katchitek Corporation OrthoManager
• Kodak Dental Systems Kodak OPMS Practice Management Software
• Kodak Dental Systems Kodak ORTHOWARE
• New Horizons Software OrthoExec
• Oasys Practice
• Ortho Computer Systems ViewPoint
• OrthoChart
• Orthoease
• PerfectByte Ortho
• Solutions by Design ScreenPlay

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Special Requirements

Orthodontists are considered to be specialists in dentistry.

GENERAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
Licensure requirements include graduation from an accredited dental school and passage of written and practical examinations.
Completion of a post graduate training program is also required to specialize in a specific area of dentistry such as orthodontics.
Dentists also cannot have a criminal record. 

An applicant for dental licensure shall be a graduate and a holder of a diploma or a certificate from a dental program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, which consists of either a pre-doctoral dental education program or at least a 12-month post-doctoral advanced general dentistry program or a post-doctoral dental education program in any other specialty.


EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

- Completed four years of college before entering dental school.
- Pass the Dental Admissions Test (DAT) in order to enter dental school. When selecting students, schools consider scores earned on the DAT, the applicant’s grade point average in college and the applicant’s interview and recommendations.
- An applicant for dental licensure shall be a graduate and a holder of a diploma from an accredited or approved dental school recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, which usually lasts for 4 academic years following college, and includes classroom instruction and laboratory work in the sciences, anatomy, microbiology, biochemistry and physiology.
- Obtain the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree called Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD.)
- Those who want to teach or work in a specialized area of dentistry must complete a postgraduate training program. Dentists who want to teach or do research usually spend an additional 2 - 5 years in advanced dental training programs operated by dental schools or hospitals.


LICENSE RENEWAL:

Every person holding an active or inactive license or a full-time faculty license shall, on or before March 31, renew his license. Every person holding a teacher's license, temporary resident’s license, a restricted volunteer license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene or a temporary permit to practice dentistry or dental hygiene shall, on or before June 30, request renewal of his license.

Required Fees:

Renewal fee of an active license	$ 285
Renewal fee of an inactive license	$ 145
Application fee for a temporary resident’s license	$ 60
Annual renewal fee	$ 35
Late renewal of licensure fee	$ 15
Reinstatement fee (after 1 year)	$ 500
Reinstatement fee (revoked)	$ 1000
Reinstatement fee (indefinite suspension)	$ 750
Application fee for licensure by exam	$ 400
Application fee for licensure by credentials	$ 500
Duplicate wall certificate	$ 60
Duplicate license	$ 20
Licensure certification	$ 35
Restricted license	$ 285
Returned check	$ 35
Inspection fee	$ 350

For More Information, Contact:

American Association of Orthodontists
401 North Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63141-7816
Phone: 314.993.1700
Fax: 314.997.1745
http://www.braces.org/


Virginia Board of Dentistry
6603 West Broad St., 5th Fl.
Richmond, VA 23230-1712
Phone: 804.662.9906
TTY: 804.662.7197
Fax: 804.662.7246
http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/dentistry/

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Additional Resources

For information on dentistry as a career and a list of accredited dental schools, contact:

American Dental Association
Commission on Dental Accreditation
211 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
http://www.ada.org

For information on admission to dental schools, contact:

American Dental Education Association
1625 Massachusetts Ave. NW.
Washington, DC 20036
http://www.adea.org

The American Dental Association also will furnish a list of State boards of dental examiners. Persons interested in practicing dentistry should obtain the requirements for licensure from the board of dental examiners of the State in which they plan to work.

Prospective dental students should contact the office of student financial aid at the schools to which they apply in order to obtain information on scholarships, grants, and loans, including Federal financial aid.

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Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
95.50	Medicine and Dentistry	Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
77.75	Customer and Personal Service	Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
76.50	Biology	Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
70.00	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
60.00	Economics and Accounting	Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
60.00	Sales and Marketing	Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
59.75	Administration and Management	Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
59.50	Psychology	Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
58.00	Physics	Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
52.75	Personnel and Human Resources	Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
52.50	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
75.00	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
75.00	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
75.00	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
72.00	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
72.00	Social Perceptiveness	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
72.00	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
68.75	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
68.75	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
68.75	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
68.75	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
68.75	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
65.50	Science	Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
59.50	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
56.25	Operations Analysis	Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
53.00	Instructing	Teaching others how to do something.
53.00	Systems Analysis	Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
53.00	Management of Personnel Resources	Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
53.00	Persuasion	Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
53.00	Service Orientation	Actively looking for ways to help people.
50.00	Negotiation	Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
50.00	Learning Strategies	Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

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Abilities

%	Subject	Description
78.00	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
75.00	Arm-Hand Steadiness	The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
75.00	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
75.00	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
75.00	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
75.00	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75.00	Finger Dexterity	The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
75.00	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
72.00	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
72.00	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
68.75	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
65.50	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
65.50	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
62.50	Manual Dexterity	The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
59.50	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
56.25	Fluency of Ideas	The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
53.00	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
53.00	Control Precision	The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
53.00	Visualization	The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
50.00	Originality	The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

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Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
85.75	Assisting and Caring for Others	Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
83.50	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
81.75	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
80.50	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
80.50	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
78.50	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
75.00	Monitoring and Controlling Resources	Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
73.75	Communicating with Persons Outside Organization	Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
73.75	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
73.25	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
72.25	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
70.50	Interacting With Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
70.00	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
69.75	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
69.50	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
69.50	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
69.25	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
68.75	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
67.00	Provide Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
67.00	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
67.00	Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
65.25	Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
65.25	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
64.50	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
63.25	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
60.75	Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
59.25	Developing Objectives and Strategies	Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
58.75	Performing Administrative Activities	Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
58.25	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
58.00	Handling and Moving Objects	Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
57.75	Selling or Influencing Others	Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
57.25	Staffing Organizational Units	Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
56.50	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
53.50	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
51.50	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
93.75	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
93.25	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
87.75	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
86.00	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
80.75	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
79.75	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
79.50	Self Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
78.50	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
78.50	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
77.25	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
76.75	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
76.00	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
75.25	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
67.25	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
67.00	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
66.50	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
94.50	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
83.33	Achievement	Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
83.33	Working Conditions	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
83.33	Recognition	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
83.33	Relationships	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
50.00	Support	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
100.00	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets	How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
99.00	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
98.60	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
98.20	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
97.60	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
96.80	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
95.80	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
94.80	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
94.60	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
94.60	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
94.20	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
93.80	Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls	How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
93.40	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
91.40	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
91.00	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
90.60	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	How do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company?
90.00	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
90.00	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
88.00	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
87.00	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
82.60	Exposed to Disease or Infections	How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
80.20	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
78.20	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
71.60	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
67.20	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
63.00	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
59.60	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People	How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
57.40	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
56.60	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
55.20	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable	How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
53.40	Exposed to Radiation	How often does this job require exposure to radiation?
51.00	Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body	How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

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Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

• Overall Experience
  • Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
• Job Training
  • Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
• Examples
  • These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include librarians, lawyers, aerospace engineers, wildlife biologists, school psychologists, surgeons, treasurers, and controllers.
• Education
  • Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

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Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Average	Experienced
United States	$67,530.00	$186,320.00	No Data
Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Region	Entry Level	Average	Experienced
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* Earnings Calculations:

 State and Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

 National Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

Orthodontists

Employment Projections

National	2010	2020	% Change
United States	8,300	10,100	+ 21.1%
State	2010	2020	% Change
Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Region	2010	2020	% Change
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Workforce Connection.

Orthodontists

Related Occupations

Related Occupations

• Chiropractors
• Dentists, General
• Prosthodontists
• Optometrists
• Respiratory Therapists
• Dental Hygienists
• Dental Assistants

 

Careers in Therapeutic Services Pathway:

• Clinical Psychologists
• Counseling Psychologists
• Psychologists, All Other
• Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists
• Chiropractors
• Dentists, General
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Orthodontists
• Prosthodontists
• Dietitians and Nutritionists
• Optometrists
• Pharmacists
• Anesthesiologists
• Family and General Practitioners
• Internists, General
• Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• Pediatricians, General
• Psychiatrists
• Surgeons
• Physicians and Surgeons, All Other
• Allergists and Immunologists
• Dermatologists
• Hospitalists
• Neurologists
• Nuclear Medicine Physicians
• Ophthalmologists
• Pathologists
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
• Preventive Medicine Physicians
• Sports Medicine Physicians
• Urologists
• Physician Assistants
• Anesthesiologist Assistants
• Podiatrists
• Occupational Therapists
• Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists
• Physical Therapists
• Radiation Therapists
• Recreational Therapists
• Respiratory Therapists
• Speech-Language Pathologists
• Registered Nurses
• Acute Care Nurses
• Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
• Critical Care Nurses
• Clinical Nurse Specialists
• Nurse Anesthetists
• Nurse Midwives
• Nurse Practitioners
• Audiologists
• Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other
• Acupuncturists
• Naturopathic Physicians
• Orthoptists
• Dental Hygienists
• Dietetic Technicians
• Pharmacy Technicians
• Psychiatric Technicians
• Respiratory Therapy Technicians
• Surgical Technologists
• Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
• Opticians, Dispensing
• Orthotists and Prosthetists
• Hearing Aid Specialists
• Athletic Trainers
• Genetic Counselors
• Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other
• Midwives
• Home Health Aides
• Psychiatric Aides
• Nursing Assistants
• Orderlies
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Occupational Therapy Aides
• Physical Therapist Assistants
• Physical Therapist Aides
• Dental Assistants
• Medical Assistants
• Pharmacy Aides
• Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
• Endoscopy Technicians
• Dental Laboratory Technicians
• Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

Orthodontists

View Videos

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: New York State Department of Labor; New Jersey Department of Labor; California Occupational Information Coordinating Committee.

Orthodontists

Military Training

• Orthodontics

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: Defense Manpower Data Center.

Orthodontists

Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Assisting and Caring for Others	4.5
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.5
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.5
Getting Information	4.0
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.0
Documenting/Recording Information	4.0
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	4.0
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization	4.0
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	4.0
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0
Interacting With Computers	4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.0
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	4.0
Processing Information	4.0
Coaching and Developing Others	4.0
Training and Teaching Others	4.0
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others	3.5
Developing and Building Teams	3.5
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	3.5
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	3.5
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	3.5
Thinking Creatively	3.5
Scheduling Work and Activities	3.5
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	3.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	3.5
Performing Administrative Activities	3.5
Analyzing Data or Information	3.5
Handling and Moving Objects	3.5
Selling or Influencing Others	3.5
Staffing Organizational Units	3.5
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	3.5
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.0
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	3.0
Controlling Machines and Processes	2.5
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	2.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	2.5
Performing General Physical Activities	2.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	2.0
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	1.5

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

Orthodontists

Titles

• Dentist
• Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentist
• Invisible Braces Orthodontist
• Orthodontist
• Pediatric Orthodontist

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

Orthodontists

Related Schools

• A T Still University of Health Sciences
• Boston University
• Case Western Reserve University
• Columbia University in the City of New York
• Harvard University
• Jacksonville University
• Loma Linda University
• Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
• Nova Southeastern University
• Oregon Health & Science University
• Roseman University of Health Sciences
• Saint Louis University-Main Campus
• Stony Brook University
• Temple University
• The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
• Tufts University
• University at Buffalo
• University of Detroit Mercy
• University of Illinois at Chicago
• University of Iowa
• University of Louisville
• University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
• University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• University of Missouri-Kansas City
• University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
• University of Pennsylvania
• University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
• University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences
• University of Southern California
• University of the Pacific
• University of Washington-Seattle Campus

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.