Occupation information for Orthodontists District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Doctoral or professional degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Internship/residency

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• Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
• Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures.
• Adjust dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function.
• Fit dental appliances in patients' mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth.
• Study diagnostic records, such as medical or dental histories, plaster models of the teeth, photos of a patient's face and teeth, and X-rays, to develop patient treatment plans.
• Provide patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates.
• Prepare diagnostic and treatment records.
• Advise patients to comply with treatment plans.
• Instruct dental officers and technical assistants in orthodontic procedures and techniques.
• Coordinate orthodontic services with other dental and medical services.

Tools:

• Dental mouth prop or bite block or gag
• Dental placement instruments
• Dental probes or explorers
• Dental scissors
• Orthodontic pliers

Technology:

• Calendar and scheduling software
• Development environment software
• Graphics or photo imaging software
• Internet browser software
• Medical software

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