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Ian Aguilar

Professor Hugetz

English 1301-05

30 September 2020

Full Rough Draft of Review

An orthodontist is a type of dentist who specialize in the diagnosis, prevention, and

correction of teeth and jaw irregularities. Considered one of their primary process capabilities is

to design, fabricate, or use orthodontic appliances to realign teeth and jaws so as to allow for

everyday functioning and to enhance look. Orthodontist also require frequent interaction with

other doctors and staff in order to successfully care for a patient. The location, salary, and the

skills required make an orthodontist an excellent career choice for the Houston/Galveston area.

Though becoming a orthodontist it can be challenging on the way.

Within the area of Houston/Galveston region, Orthodontists is sought out to be a fair job

area. As shown on the websites like the Alvin Community College career website, Glassdoor,

and many more. The area of the Houston/Galveston has many job opportunities when it comes to

being an orthodontist. However, In Texas the average of Orthodontists is going up about 4.1

percent annually. Which isnt too bad compared to other cities in the United States. In fact, the

Houston/Galveston area there are four jobs annual as of right now according to the Alvin

Community College Career website. Although we are the second state with the most

orthodontists, it could increase in the next several years.

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Salary for orthodontists in the Houston and Galveston area are fairly decent. In 2018, the

median salary was $208,000. The lowest twenty-five percent in this profession made $142,470,

whereas the highest twenty-five percent made more than $208,000. Entry level orthodontists

generally make about $54,576 per year. Many orthodontists work full time with some working

through evenings and weekends. Orthodontists may work more hours with a patient with braces

rather than a dentist working with cavities. Even though salary may be above averaged, it's far

subject in your work surroundings, business hours, and experience level.

Becoming an orthodontist could be a challenging profession. It requires patience,

compassion, communication, and many more. To become an orthodontist, candidates must

acquire a bachelor's degree, a dental degree (DDS or DMD), as well as a certificate of

orthodontics gained through a residency. Along with many skills such as business,

communication, eye-hand coordination, customer service, computer skills, and problem-solving

skills. It is important that you have these skills mastered so when you are ready to work on a

patient you could provide as much care for them.

The location, salary, and skills for orthodontists within reason good for the

Houston/Galveston location and has masses to provide. It comes with many demanding

situations during the method but gives many possibilities for increase, new experiences, and it'll

be all worth it at the end. Orthodontists will assist future patients to experience greater relaxed

with their smile.

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Work Cited

Alvincollege.emsicc.com, alvincollege.emsicc.com/careers/orthodontist?

region=Houston-The+Woodlands-Sugar+Land%2C+TX.

“Orthodontist Job Description, Career as a Orthodontist, Salary, Employment - Definition

and Nature of the Work, Education and Training Requirements, Getting the Job.”

StateUniversity.com, careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/7859/Orthodontist.html.

“Industry Market Research, Reports, and Statistics.” IBISWorld,

www.ibisworld.com/us/industry/texas/dentists/12511/.