Details Report for:
29-1023.00 - 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.
Sample of reported job titles: Board Certified Orthodontist; Orthodontist; Orthodontist, Small Business Owner; Orthodontist, Vice President; Specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Calendar and scheduling software — EZappt
- Graphics or photo imaging software — American Orthodontics Compu-Ceph; American Orthodontics Photo-Eze; FYI Technologies Dr. View; GAC International OrthoPlex (see all 5 examples)
- Internet browser software — Web browser software
- Medical software — Adstra Systems ADSTRA Management; Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions Dolphin Management; Kodak Dental Systems Kodak ORTHOWARE; PerfectByte Ortho (see all 16 examples)
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Chemical or gas sterilizers — Cold sterilizers
- Cosmetic dentistry curing lights or accessories — Dental curing light sources
- Dental files or rasps — Interproximal strippers
- Dental gages or accessories — Boone gauges; Dontrix gauges
- Dental mirrors or mirror handles — Mouth mirrors
- Dental placement instruments — Double-ended band seaters; Ligature directors; Positive positioners; Twirl-ons (see all 6 examples)
- Dental probes — Dental explorers; Single-end explorers
- Dental retractors — Cheek retractors
- Dental scalers or accessories — Dental scalers
- Dental scissors — Distal end cutters; Orthodontic wire cutters
- Dental tweezers — College tweezers
- Dental x ray units — Dental digital panoramic x ray units; Dental digital x ray machines
- Desktop computers
- Digital cameras — Digital stereoscopic cameras
- Dry heat or hot air sterilizers — Dry heat sterilizers
- Medical computed tomography CT or CAT scanners or tubes — Dental cone beam computed tomography CT equipment
- Medical staff isolation or surgical masks — Surgical masks
- Micrometers — Dental micrometers
- Notebook computers — Laptop computers
- Orthodontic pliers — Bird beak pliers; Ligature tying pliers; Surgical hook crimping pliers; Tie-back pliers (see all 21 examples)
- Orthodontic setter bands — Band pushers
- Personal computers
- Safety glasses
- Scanners — Intraoral 3-D imaging devices; Laser scanners
- Steam autoclaves or sterilizers — Autoclave sterilizers
- Surgical gloves
- Tablet computers
- Ultrasonic cleaning equipment — Ultrasonic cleaners
Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
- Adjust dental devices or appliances to ensure fit.
- Diagnose dental conditions.
- Examine mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures.
- Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
- Train medical providers.
- Record patient medical histories.
- Design medical devices or appliances.
- Fabricate medical devices.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed |
Education | Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). |
Related Experience | Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job. |
Job Training | Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training. |
Job Zone Examples | These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include librarians, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, surgeons, and veterinarians. |
SVP Range | (8.0 and above) |
Education
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Post-doctoral training |
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Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. ![]() |
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Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
19-1042.00 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ![]() |
29-1021.00 | Dentists, General ![]() |
29-1022.00 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ![]() |
29-1024.00 | Prosthodontists ![]() |
29-1051.00 | Pharmacists |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2017) | $100.00+ hourly, $208,000+ annual |
State wages | ![]() |
Employment (2016) | 7,000 employees |
Projected growth (2016-2026) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2016-2026) | 300 |
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Top industries (2016) | Health Care and Social Assistance (80% employed in this sector)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2017 wage data
and 2016-2026 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Board of Orthodontics
- American College of Dentists
- American Dental Association
- International Association for Orthodontics
- International College of Dentists
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Dentists
- Roth Williams International Society of Orthodontists
- The American Orthodontic Society
- World Federation of Orthodontists