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What is an orthodontist?

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What is an orthodontist?

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An orthodontist is a dentist who has attended a graduate orthodontics program for a period of two to three years. It the orthodontist is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists you can be assured they have received the appropriate training. Back to top.

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All orthodontists are dentists, but only about 6 percent of dentists are orthodontists. An orthodontist is a specialist in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. Orthodontists must first attend university, and then complete a four-year dental graduate program at a university dental school. They must then successfully complete an additional two- to three-year residency program of advanced education in orthodontics. Through this training, the orthodontist learns the skills required to manage tooth movement (orthodontics) and guide facial development (dentofacial orthopedics). (return to top) Only dentists who have successfully completed this advanced specialty education may call themselves orthodontists. 3. What causes orthodontic problems (malocclusions)? Most malocclusions are inherited, but some are acquired.

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An orthodontist is a dentist who has attended a specialty education program for a continual training period of 2-3 years. All members of the American Association of Orthodontists have received the appropriate training.

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An orthodontist is a dentist who has completed the American Dental Association’s required number of years of specialty training. Only after the satisfactory completion of this specialty training can dentists call themselves orthodontists or specialists in orthodontics.

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A. An orthodontist is a person who attended college for four years, dental school for four years and then orthodontic school for another two to three years to learn how to create beautiful smiles and healthier bites.

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