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.
11 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Orthodontists: $254,620 (mean) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Adjust dental devices or appliances to ensure fit. | General |
| Diagnose dental conditions. | General |
| Examine mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures. | General |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Train medical providers. | General |
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | General |
| Fabricate medical devices. | General |
| Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments. | General |
| Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals. | Analysis |
| Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members. | Communication |
| Confer with clients to discuss treatment plans or progress. | Communication |
| Design medical devices or appliances. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Ada | Development environment software |
| Adstra Systems ADSTRA Management | Medical software |
| Advance Ortho Systems Program Director | Medical software |
| Algorithm Compu-Ceph | Medical software |
| American Orthodontics Compu-Ceph | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| American Orthodontics Photo-Eze | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions Dolphin Management | Medical software |
| EZappt | Calendar and scheduling software |
| FYI Technologies Dr. Ceph | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| FYI Technologies Dr. View | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| GAC International OrthoPlex | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| ICE Dental Systems | Medical software |
| IMS Specialty Services IMS Digital Office | Medical software |
| Innovative Software Inn-Soft Office Manager | Medical software |
| Katchitek Corporation OrthoManager | Medical software |
| Kodak Dental Systems Kodak ORTHOWARE | Medical software |
| New Horizons Software OrthoExec | Medical software |
| Oasys structural design and analysis software | Medical software |
| Ortho Computer Systems ViewPoint | Medical software |
| OrthoChart | Medical software |
| Orthoease | Medical software |
| Patient management software | Medical software |
| PerfectByte Ortho | Medical software |
| Solutions by Design ScreenPlay | Medical software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Fellow of the AAID | American Academy of Implant Dentistry | Not Available |
| Board Certified Endodontist | American Association of Endodontists | Not Available |
| Certification in Orthodontics | American Board of Orthodontics | Not Available |
| Fellow of the AAID | American Academy of Implant Dentistry | Not Available |