What is an orthodontist?
An orthodontist is a dentist who has completed an approved specialty residency conducted full-time over 2-3 years. Orthodontists specialize in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. The technical term for these problems is malocclusions, which means bad bite. Only after completing specialized training can dentists take the title of orthodontist a specialist in dentofacial orthopedics.
An orthodontist is a dentist who specializes in braces for both children and adults. Orthodontists have completed Dental School, just as your family dentist, but have also had additional Master’s Degree training for an additional 2-3 years. During specialty training the orthodontist learns not only about placing braces but also studies the growth and development of the jaws. Because of their background, orthodontists can determine developing bite problems at very early ages.
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 orthodontistic specialists.
