What education and training is required to become an orthodontist?

Answer 1

my own answerwell I'm in health class were doing a project and I'm doing it on an orthodontist i think that you should be able to get along with the patient and fix their teeth or whatever they need to fix like many dentist get on my nerves because they treat bad and i definitely don't like that so i think that you should be a very good and responsible dentist and get along with you're patient. Answer 1You need to be a dentist first. And then you specialise in orthodontistry, which is a two or three year program. Answer 2what courses should i take to become an orthodontist

ANSWER 3

High school you should take lots of Biology and chemistry

You will need a 4 year degree, and also continued education into a dental program. This field takes time and dedication, so be confident in your decision

Answer 2

The basic format - in terms of how many years - for most Dental Schools is three years, provided all goes well. At the end of successful completion of all course requirements, the student is awarded either a "Doctor of Dental surgery (DDS)" or a "Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)." Both degrees are the same; There is no difference, it's just a matter of semantics.

Answer 3

When you enter high school, you should take college preparatory classes with a strong emphasis on math and science. You should take as many science classes as you can, like biology, chemistry, and physics. There are no yearly recommendations for high school classes, but when you get to college you will need to take enough science and math classes to meet each college's requirements to graduate. You also need to go to an orthodontic college. That will teach you all you need to know to become an orthodontist!

You need a bachelor, master's, and doctors degree to become an orthodontist.

Answer 4

All 50 States and the District of Columbia require dentists to be licensed. To qualify for a license in most States, candidates must graduate from an accredited dental school and pass written and practical examinations. Education and training. In 2006, there were 56 dental schools accredited by the American Dental Association's (ADA's) Commission on Dental Accreditation. Dental schools require a minimum of 2 years of college-level predental education prior to admittance. Most dental students have at least a bachelor's degree before entering dental school, although a few applicants are accepted to dental school after 2 or 3 years of college and complete their bachelor's degree while attending dental school. High school and college students who want to become dentists should take courses in biology, chemistry, physics, health, and mathematics. College undergraduates planning on applying to dental school are required to take many science courses. Because of this, some choose a major in a science, such as biology or chemistry, while others take the required science coursework while pursuing a major in another subject. All dental schools require applicants to take the Dental Admissions Test (DAT). When selecting students, schools consider scores earned on the DAT, applicants' grade point averages, and information gathered through recommendations and interviews. Competition for admission to dental school is keen. Dental school usually lasts 4 academic years. Studies begin with classroom instruction and laboratory work in science, including anatomy, microbiology, biochemistry, and physiology. Beginning courses in clinical sciences, including laboratory techniques, are also completed. During the last 2 years, students treat patients, usually in dental clinics, under the supervision of licensed dentists. Most dental schools award the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). Others award an equivalent degree, Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). Some dental school graduates work for established dentists as associates for 1 to 2 years to gain experience and save money to equip an office of their own. Most dental school graduates, however, purchase an established practice or open a new one immediately after graduation. Licensure. Licensing is required to practice as a dentist. In most States, licensure requires passing written and practical examinations in addition to having a degree from an accredited dental school. Candidates may fulfill the written part of the State licensing requirements by passing the National Board Dental Examinations. Individual States or regional testing agencies administer the written or practical examinations. In 2006, 17 States licensed or certified dentists who intended to practice in a specialty area. Requirements include 2 to 4 years of postgraduate education and, in some cases, the completion of a special State examination. Most State licenses permit dentists to engage in both general and specialized practice. Other qualifications. Dentistry requires diagnostic ability and manual skills. Dentists should have good visual memory, excellent judgment regarding space, shape, and color, a high degree of manual dexterity, and scientific ability. Good business sense, self-discipline, and good communication skills are helpful for success in private practice. Advancement. Dentists who want to teach or conduct research usually spend an additional 2 to 5 years in advanced dental training, in programs operated by dental schools or hospitals. A recent survey by the American Dental Education Association showed that 11 percent of new graduates enrolled in postgraduate training programs to prepare for a dental specialty. For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section indicated below.

Answer 5

You first need all your science courses as prerequesites in highschool. This includes mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology. Then you need to be a dentist, which is a 4 to 5 year studies at college. In order for a dentist to be listed as an orthodontic specialist, 3 years of advanced full time orthodontic training after dental school is typically required at an Amercian Dental Association (ADA) accredited school.

Answer 6

to become an orthodontist you must first become a general dentist. which takes 4 years in dental school. with a two year of residency. followed by another year or two in school for your specialty in orthodontics. so a total of 7 give or take what programs or schools you go to.

Answer 7

Get this information from the Occupational Outlook Handbook (great site!) at www.bls.gov/oco/. Look for seach box in upper right hand corner and type in "orthodontist".