Runner-up at the 2012 Neuro Film Festival, Duchenne with a Future: The Power to Live features commentary by Kennedy Krieger's Dr. Kathryn Wagner. Under the directorship of Dr. Kathryn Wagner, the Center for Genetic Muscle Disorders serves an important need within the muscle disorders community.
Before you may be admitted to a dental program and train as an orthodontist, you must complete pre-dental requirements as an undergraduate. Most dental programs prefer to admit students with a bachelor's degree, though some will accept students with a minimum of two years of undergraduate education.
Orthodontist assistants are specialized dental aides who work with patients receiving or wearing dental gear. They might take x-rays and photos of mouths, adjust braces and make teeth impressions. Becoming an orthodontist assistant generally requires completion of a dental assisting certificate or degree program. Additionally, orthodontist assistants might need to be licensed, depending on the requirements of their state.