[Note: From time to time, the Commission may change the number of questions to be included in the examination for a particular element and/or the number of answers needed to pass the examination.
An orthodontist is a specialist in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. All orthodontists are dentists, but only about six percent of dentists are orthodontists.Admission to orthodontic programs is extremely competitive and selective. It takes many years to become and orthodontist and the educational requirements are demanding.ll orthodontists are dentists, but only about six percent of dentists are orthodontists. Admission to orthodontic programs is extremely competitive and selective. It takes many years to become and orthodontist and the educational requirements are demanding.
If a general dentist feels that a person needs braces or other corrective devices, he or she will refer the person to an orthodontist. Orthodontists are dentists who have special training in the diagnosis and treatment of teeth and jaws that are misaligned.n orthodontist straightens teeth by applying directed,precise pressure through braces. The constant pressure makes the teeth move within the jaw bone and correct their alignment to a functionally and aesthetically desired location.