THE STUDY OF BECOMING AN ORTHODONISTS

Eugene Cooper Mrs. Jones English IV,5A

JOB DESCRIPTION OF AN ORTHODONTISTS

Remove decay from teeth and fill cavities

Repair cracked or fractured teeth and remove teeth

Straighten teeth

Place sealants or whitening agents on teeth

Examine x rays of teeth, gums, the jaw, and nearby areas for problems

JOB SUMMARY OF AN ORTHODONTIST

The most common part of becoming an Orthodontists is

dealing with a patients teeth. Orthodontists straighten their

patients' teeth and jaws by applying pressure with braces, retainers, and other devices. They provide treatment for

both cosmetic and functional reasons.

COMMON SKILLS NEEDED TO BECOME AN ORTHODONTISTS

Communication skills. Dentists must have excellent communication skills.

Detail oriented. Dentists must be detail oriented so patients receive appropriate treatments and medications. They must also pay attention to space, shape, and color.
Dexterity. Dentists must be good at working with their hands. Leadership skills. Most dentists work in their own practice. This requires them to manage and lead a staff. Organizational skills. Strong organizational skills, including keeping accurate records of patient care, are critical in both medical and business settings.

Patience. Children and patients with a fear of dental work may require a lot of patience.
Problem-solving skills. Dentists need strong problem-solving skills. They must evaluate patients symptoms and choose the appropriate treatments.

ORTHODONTIST SKILLS & HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS

In order to get into a great college to
become an Orthodontist you must
English 4 units
Mathematics 2 units (including Algebra) Science 1 unit Social Science 1 unit Languages or Other Academic Electives 8 units Total= 16 units for The University Of Florida.

meet the following requirements:

ORTHODONTISTS DEGREES & YEARS STUDY NEEDED

The degrees one can obtain as an Orthodontist are:
Bachelors Degree( In Science or Pre-Dental)

Then your expected to get accepted into a Dental School and actually start your study of dental for an additional 4 years.
Coursework in dental school includes anatomy, physiology and microbiology, as well as classes that apply more specifically to

orthodontics, such as dental anatomy and occlusion, pediatric dentistry and dental materials. Dental students learn in traditional
classroom settings but are also required to gain practical experience treating patients in clinics during their last two years of study.

ORTHODONTIST ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TOP SCHOOLS

University of Florida GPA of at least a 2.5 from core classes English 4 Mathematics 3 Sciences 3 Social Studies 3 Advanced Electives 2 Computer Applications Total= 16 units of study

At least a 16 or higher on the Act

Or a class rank in the top 50 percent (Freshmen Admission Requirements)

ORTHODONTIST TOP STATE & NATIONAL COLLEGES

The Top Dental School in Louisiana is: LSU.

Top 2 National Dental Schools are: The University of Pennsylvania Dentistry.

The University of Florida College of Dentistry.

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COSTS

Florida's tuition alone for out of state students for Dental School is $68,042 while residents that are from Florida is 41,560. Floridas tuition for attending the college to major in any given science would be Out-of-state undergraduates $22,278, and in-state $20,220. An estimated average of $4,800 for 14 hours or more per semester. (Summer, Spring, Fall and Winter) (Freshmen Admission Cost)

ORTHODONTIST JOB MARKET

The projected rate of change in employment of Orthodontists of the 10-year timeframe
between 2010 and 2020. The average growth rate for all occupations is 14 percent. There was a 21 percent growth factor in 2011 according to the job outlook guide. Most Orthodontist are full-time in which they work an average of 55 hours per week.

Many Orthodontist are individually self employed meaning they have their own bussiness
and company.

ORTHODONTIST INCOME POTENTIAL

The average entry salary for an Orthodontist is $120,00$140,000.
The average pay per hour is about $74.00

WORKS CITED PAGE

How to Become an OrthontistU.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics,18 July 2012. Web.17Sept. 2013
What Orthodontist Do.U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics,18 July 2012.Web 17 Sept. 2013. Work Environment. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,18 July. Web.17 Sept. 2013 Freshmen Admissions Requirements. Florida Undergraduate Admissions. N.p., 2012-2013. Web. 17 Sept. 2013