Associate Orthodontist Job Description
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An Associate Orthodontist is an orthodontist who works in another orthodontist's practice, and does not have an ownership stake in that practice. Their role is to work within a specialty of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention and correction of malpositioned teeth and jaws. Their role is to examine patient teeth and gums, administer local anesthesia, review x-rays, and prescribe pain medications.
Steps to take to start your career as an Associate Orthodontist and other jobs like it
- While you can major in any field, it’s beneficial to choose a science-related major such as biology, chemistry, or pre-dentistry. These programs typically include the prerequisite courses needed for dental school such as courses in biology, chemistry (general and organic), physics, and mathematics.
- Study for the DAT, which assesses your academic capacity and scientific knowledge. Consider using preparation books, online resources, and practice tests. Aim to take the DAT at least a year before you plan to start dental school, allowing time to retake it if necessary.
- Use the American Dental Education Association’s Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (ADEA AADSAS) to apply. Complete a DDS or DMD Program. Dental school typically lasts four years. The first two years focus on basic sciences and preclinical instruction, while the last two years involve clinical practice under supervision to gain hands-on experience in various dental procedures and patient care.
- After dental school, you must pass the National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) or the Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) as well as a clinical examination administered by a state or regional testing agency. Each state has specific licensure requirements, including possible additional exams or continuing education. Ensure you meet all the criteria for the state where you intend to practice.
- Consider completing a residency program (1-2 years) if you wish to specialize in areas such as orthodontics, periodontics, or oral surgery. This involves additional training and certification.
Dentistry Career
I would highly recommend dentistry for people who are interested in human sciences. My fascination and interest with diseases, diagnosing and treating the human body led to dentistry.
Education Requirements
It's about eight years of schooling to be a general dentist, four years of undergraduate degree preferably in biosciences and then you take the DAT after which you have to do four years of dentistry. It is a great experience going through dental school where you're trained to handle different dental diseases and treat the patients and after you're done with dental school you have the option of practicing as a dentist right away or going into specialty which could be orthodontics or endodontics which is the root canal specialty or pediatric dentistry or periodontics which is different from the medical profession where you graduate from medical school and you have to do residency before you can start practicing.
Salary Expectations
Typically after you graduate the starting salary is anywhere between $200 to $250,000 a year and you typically work five days a week and after you've done working in an institution or with somebody for a few years you can start your own practice where you have the flexibility of working three and a half days, four days and making anywhere between $300,000 or upward and of course if you're a specialist then the salaries are much higher it starts anywhere between four and five hundred thousand dollars right away.
Career Advantages
For me the biggest advantage I felt dentistry had over medicine was that I could practice three and a half days a week, I did not have to be on calls and I could still spend time with my kids and families and you can raise families without being completely absent. I have absolutely enjoyed being a dentist and taking away pain from patients which is a very satisfying experience so I would highly recommend dentistry to anybody but of course you cannot be grossed out by blood or saliva.
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- Doctoral degree in Dentistry
- Master of Science (m.sc.) in Orthodontics
- Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Biology
- Master Degree in Orthodontics
- Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Medical Physics
- Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Integrative Biology
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