Education4 to 5 years to graduate dental school. Then, you have to do another 3-4 years of orthodontics.
Special RequirementsBesides going to school for many years, some skills required would be the ability to keep calm and talk to young children who may be anxious or nervous to go and get braces on. You also must be very good at evaluating situations and finding the quickest and most efficient way of treating a client.
AdvancementOnce you become an orthodontist there is no more advancement.
Do NowSome things you can do NOW to prepare for this field of work, Take many anatomy and science classes. Get your GPA as high as possible and join clubs and volunteer. Also make sure you be prepared for your ACT test.
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