Orthodontists
Also called:
Orthodontist
see titles from the Air Force, Army, or Navy.
Orthodontist
Orthodontist
Orthodontist
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
Health
Business
- management
- customer service
Math and Science
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
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Basic Skills
- talking to others
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
- understanding people's reactions
- changing what is done based on other people's actions
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Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- put together small parts with your fingers
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
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People interested in this work like activities that include
ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Concern for Others
- Independence
- Leadership
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You might use software like this on the job:
Medical software
- Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions Dolphin Management
- Kodak Dental Systems Kodak ORTHOWARE
Graphics or photo imaging software
- American Orthodontics Photo-Eze
- FYI Technologies Dr. View
Internet browser software
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doctoral/professional degree or
master's degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, or Navy.
