Orthodontists
- Health Science
Median Yearly Income
$233,682
Most Common Education Level
Doctoral degree or more
Projected Job Growth
+5.28%
What do Orthodontists do?
Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.
Career Interests Areas
- Investigative
- Realistic
- Conventional
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Data on career profiles are based on information supplied by the O*NET Program, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration.