How do they match: Orthodontists

  • 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.

  • Adjust dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function.
  • Coordinate orthodontic services with other dental and medical services.
  • Design and fabricate appliances, such as space maintainers, retainers, and labial and lingual arch wires.
  • Fit dental appliances in patients' mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth.
  • Instruct dental officers and technical assistants in orthodontic procedures and techniques.
  • Study diagnostic records, such as medical or dental histories, plaster models of the teeth, photos of a patient's face and teeth, and X-rays, to develop patient treatment plans.

  • Adjust dental devices or appliances to ensure fit.
  • Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
  • Design medical devices or appliances.
  • Fabricate medical devices.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Train medical providers.