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Last Name 1 First Name Last Name English III/ 1st Block 14 Dec. 2011 Ms. Landon The World of Orthodontics The field of dentistry leads to many successful careers: General practitioner, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery and periodontics. Orthodontics is a special field in dentistry that works on aligning teeth and facial features to help them function properly. Orthodontists are a small part of the dentist industry only making six percent of all dentists. To become a specialist in the sphere of orthodontics takes a rigorous education, a willingness to work in mentally straining working conditions and long amounts of experience. Acquiring all the assets to become an orthodontist may be long and laborious, but pays off through gaining a successful business and lifestyle. Education is a crucial part in the road to success to become orthodontist. Orthodontists have to go through dental school in order to specialize in orthodontics. They must first complete a pre-dental bachelors program (Career Cruising). Admission to dental school is highly competitive depending on the school they attend , according to the American Dental Association. Next, pre-dental graduates must then apply to a 4 year program of general dentistry and must pass the Dental Admission Test. After dental school, a student must pass written and practical state licensing exam in order to become a certified dentist. A dentist then will return for an additional two years in specialization of orthodontics (Career Cruising). Chances for scholarships to pre-dental schools are equivalent to any other major at the college the student is attending, but scholarships for dental schools are limited to minorities and two-year dental Last Name 2 students. Federal financial aid is also available. Over ninety percent of all dental students have to borrow a loan to complete the additional years it takes of dental school and the specialty training to become an orthodontist (American Dental Association). There are over fifty accredited dental schools in the United States. There are two dental schools in the commonwealth of Kentucky, the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville, both accredited by the American Association. Orthodontics is a mentally straining job not only because of studying the movement of a person’s teeth but also the upkeep of their own business. Orthodontists use an array of equipment, including: x-ray machines, drills, mouth mirrors, probes, brushes, lasers, plaster molds, digital scanners, and of computer technology specially engineered for the dental work field, according to the United Stated Bureau of Labor Statistics. They wear masks, gloves and safety glasses to prevent from spreading and catching bacteria (USBLS).Orthodontists apply pressure to the teeth by the use of metal and plastic molded braces to straighten and align teeth into proper position. They can also use arch expanders at an early age to eliminate the need of braces, retainers, metal and plastic, to maintain straight, aligned teeth after braces and at a late age to correct crowding problems (USBLS). Most orthodontists are self-employed or are in partnership with other orthodontists. Orthodontists employ receptionists, multiple hygienists, consultants, and lab technicians. Team positions are often paid well and have flexible hours. There are many open positions for team jobs and a high demand at many orthodontic and dental offices (ADA). Successful orthodontic team makes a total net income of more than 1.25 million dollars annually. Like most other jobs, Orthodontists’ salary increases as they gain more experience. Their hours in the office also decrease when gaining experience and age. Orthodontists work four to Last Name 3 five days a week, and ocassionally weekends. Orthodontists hold thirty-five to fourty hour weeks, eight hours a day, in their office and make an average of eighty dollars an hour. Entrylevel orthodontists work longer work days (USBLS). For most hours, orthodontists work with their team to find what procedures they need to perform on their patients, while they spend a few hours managing their office. They keep dental and orthodontic supplies in stock, market, and pay their staff. Orthodontists in a year make an mean salary of $350,000 annually. Entry-level orthodontists are paid a minimum of $100,000 per year and experience orthodontists earn $400,000 (Career Cruising). Last Name 4 Works Cited "AAO | Braces | Myths and Facts About Orthodontics and Braces." American Association of Orthodontists | Braces | Teeth Straightening Experts. 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