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Also called board certified orthodontist, invisible braces orthodontist, pediatric orthodontist and dental treatment coordinator.
$289,140
Median pay a year
6,210
People do this work
6
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Orthodontist
1 certification
Summary
Orthodontist examining and diagnosing dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies, designing and fitting appliances to realign teeth and jaws while providing treatment plans and instructing dental staff in procedures
Experience
Orthodontist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Examined patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures
Studied diagnostic records, including medical histories, plaster models, photos, and X-rays, to develop patient treatment plans
Fitted dental appliances in patients' mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws
Adjusted dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function
Provided patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates
Instructed dental officers and technical assistants in orthodontic procedures and techniques
Skills
Core Skills
Adjusting dental devices, Examining facial structures, Analyzing patient data, Diagnosing dental conditions, Designing medical devices, Fabricating medical devices, Recording medical histories, Conferencing with clients, Advising on health effects
Leading & Coordinating
Training medical providers
Education
Professional Degree (JD, MD, DDS) Your university, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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Diagnosed dental-facial abnormalities in patientsExamined patients for jaw and tooth abnormalitiesStudied diagnostic records to develop treatment plansFitted dental appliances to realign teeth and jawsAdjusted dental appliances for normal functionProvided patients with treatment plans and cost estimates
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Diagnosed dental-facial abnormalities in patients through thorough examinations and assessments
Studied diagnostic records, including medical histories and plaster models, to develop tailored treatment plans
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Diagnosed dental-facial abnormalities in patients through thorough examinations, leading to reports of less discomfort after treatment
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Patients reported less discomfort after treatmentMany patients achieved better alignmentFollow-up visits showed improved jaw function
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Mention how often you prepared these treatment plans
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Studied diagnostic records, including medical histories and plaster models, to develop tailored treatment plans
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Several plans each weekMultiple plans dailyDozens of plans monthly
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Adjusting dental devices
Examining facial structures
Analyzing patient data
Diagnosing dental conditions
Designing medical devices
Fabricating medical devices
Recording medical histories
Conferencing with clients
Training medical providers
Advising on health effects
The work itself
What an Orthodontist does
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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.
What it pays
How much does an Orthodontist make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$146,580
Median
$289,140
75th percentile
$342,300
About 6,210 people do this work in the United States.
This page is about the occupation Orthodontists. What this job involves and what it is made of come from O*NET 30.3, the US Department of Labor's occupation database, refreshed July 2026; Rung writes those records into the plain sentences you see. Pay comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS release for 2025. Rung is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by either agency. How Rung handles accuracy is on the accuracy page, and the full data credits are on the credits page.