What is an orthodontist?
An orthodontist is a dental specialist who has successfully completed at least two academic years of continuous advanced studies in an orthodontic program of a dental school or institution approved by the American Dental Association. This advanced training includes such diverse studies as physics, embryology, genetics, human growth and development, biophysics and engineering. Only those dentists with this advanced education can announce that they are orthodontists.
An orthodontist is a highly trained specialist who has completed two to three years of advanced education after graduating from dental school to learn the special skills required to manage tooth movement and guide facial development. An orthodontist not only straightens teeth but also corrects the bite and improves the skeletal harmony, facial esthetics, and airway function.
