ORTHODONTIST CAREERS 1

Abstract

A good-looking smile can change someone's life, and being an orthodontist can help reach that

goal. There are currently 1,980 orthodontists employed in Minnesota with approximately 65

openings annually. There will be approximately 5.5% employment growth over the next 10

years. The current median wage for an orthodontist is $163,210 per year. The top occupations at

an orthodontic office are dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental laboratory technicians,

dentists, and orthodontists. There are potential opportunities for orthodontics positions all across

Minnesota but some options in the southern part of the state could be GLK Orthodontics, Mayo

Clinic, Chaska Orthodontics, and the many other orthodontic offices in other areas where people

live. To become an orthodontist or obtain a position at an orthodontist office, many certifications

and licenses need to be obtained. To be an orthodontist it is necessary to finish high school and

obtain a diploma, take a minimum of two years of college, take science courses, graduate from

dental school, and finally pass the state exam and get the license. Overall, the process can be

long and grueling but it can pay off in the end and can be a very rewarding occupation.

Keywords: orthodontist, dental careers, orthodontic information