A. A hernia is a protrusion of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening in the body. Most hernias occur when a piece of intestine slips through a weakness in the abdominal wall, creating a bulge you can see and feel.
In order to become an orthodontist, students need to complete four years of dental school. Coursework in dental school includes anatomy, physiology and microbiology, as well as classes that apply more specifically to orthodontics, such as dental anatomy and occlusion, pediatric dentistry and dental materials.
The minimum entry-level education requirement for those seeking to become an orthotic and/or prosthetic practitioner was elevated to a master s degree program in January. Professional organizations have also ramped up their orthotic, prosthetic, pedorthic, and post-mastectomy education and training offerings.