Orthodontist

Duties and Responsibilities:
As an orthodontist you are going to focus on the teeth and cavity anomalies. Other task you will complete include study diagnosis records, analyze this data to come up with a treatment plan, and use procedures to return teeth to functioning properly. There many other tasks as well some are diagnosing teeth/jaw abnormalities, give patients treatment plans/costs, and aline dental services along with other health services.

Salary:

$192,600 Annually

Education:
The first step in becoming an orthodontist is graduating high school and receiving your certificate. Next you need to complete 4 years of dental school. Then you need to have experience in treating patients for the last 2 years of dental school. Lastly you need to get a dental license by completing the 4 years at a registered dental school and passing clinical tests.

Need for this Profession:
The need for the orthodontist will always be high. Everyone needs to get their teeth taken care of and checked. Teeth are a very important part of the human body. Since the need will always be high if you decide to become an orthodontist you will always have a job and never be unemployed. However it is a guaranteed job but that does not mean you are required not to work hard. Since it is a guaranteed job you have to work hard because competition will always be present.

Summary:
The orthodontist is a career pathway I would most definitely would want to pursue. The human teeth amaze me and I think it would be nice to be able to see how they function. Also I would want to learn about how cavities are caused. Becoming an Orthodontist is a job that I would consider my passion which would make me want to work hard to become one.