Read the travel blog below: I'm constantly practicing my Spanish! (Quetzaltenango, Guatemala) After returning from my time at the coffee plantation and Cuba I moved in with a new family. My experience here has been totally different and just as interesting.
An orthodontist is a specialist in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. All orthodontists are dentists, but only about six percent of dentists are orthodontists. Admission to orthodontic programs is extremely competitive and selective. It takes many years to become and orthodontist and the educational requirements are demanding. An orthodontist must complete college requirements before starting a three-to five-year graduate program at a dental school accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA).
Orthodontists are dentists who specialize in the treatment and prevention of dental irregularities, usually through the application of dental braces. Read about the professional responsibilities and education requirements for orthodontists here, as well as what you can look forward to in terms of career opportunities and salary.