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.
Becoming an orthodontist requires many years of education. Orthodontists must attend college and medical school, and then complete an additional two years of specialized training. Orthodontists make up the largest group of specialized dentists, and job prospects in coming years are expected to be good.
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.