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.
Orthodontists are dentists who specialize in diagnosing dental abnormalities and realigning teeth. After earning an undergraduate degree in order to gain admission to a dental school, prospective orthodontists must earn a professional degree in dentistry. After completing dental school, aspiring orthodontists pursue a post-degree training program or a 1-2-year residency in orthodontics.
1 To be an orthodontist one needs to become a dentist first. 2  To get into dental school you need 2-4 years of college. 3  Most people get into dental school with 4 years of college. 4  You need to get good grades in certain required courses.t can take up to eight years of university after high school is completed to become a dentist. If you'd like to become a specialized dentist, for instance an orthodontist, it will take an additional two years.