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.
Becoming an orthodontic assitant requires a dental assitant school certificate. Hopefully, you get experience in orthodontic proceedures. In many instances, you can gain more experience by working in an orthodontic office as an intern. I know i enjoy training dental assistants in orthodontics in my own office.