Orthodontist
Orthodontist Job Description: Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. The word comes from the Greek words orthodox meaning straight and codons meaning tooth.
Answer Average $116,000 on average an orthodontist earns $116,000 per annum. The median expected salary for a typical Orthodontist in the United States is $112,756.
Orthodontists are dental specialists, who after becoming dentists complete a two to three year advanced dental education in orthodontics residency program accredited by the American Dental Association. They are trained to treat all dental and facial irregularities.
