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.
In order to become an orthodontist, an additional 2-5 years of schooling will be required in the science of orthodontics plus a 2-3 year residency at an ADA approved program. After spending 8 years pursuing education after high school, only 11 percent of new dental graduates go on to pursue a career in a dental specialty while the majority immediately open a private practice of their own.