Meaning & History. From the medieval Latin masculine name Angelus which was derived from the name of the heavenly creature (itself derived from the Greek word Î±Î³Î³ÎµÎ»Î¿Ï (angelos) meaning messenger). It has never been very common in the English-speaking world, where it is sometimes used as a feminine name in modern times.
1 Have the equivalent of at least two years clinical experience as a dentist. 2  Complete an accredited three year full-time university degree in orthodontics. 3  Be registered as a Specialist in Orthodontics.
Becoming an orthodontist is a long road through school. It usually takes approximately  12 years of formal university education to become a certified specialist in orthodontics! Your university career will begin with a four-year bachelor's degree, usually a Bachelor of Science degree.