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.
Many of these associate degree programs to become an orthodontist assistant offer an internship opportunity in order to give you some work experience doing hands-on training under the supervision of a trained orthodontist assistant. It will take approximately 2 years to obtain your associate degree.