An orthodontist is someone who straightens teeth and requires patience, caring nature, and strong communication skills. To become an orthodontist requires obtaining a doctorate degree in dentistry, which takes at least 8 years of college education. Common steps to becoming an orthodontist include getting proper education from dental schools, getting hired which requires the doctorate degree and relevant experience, and working to higher positions over a career. The average salary for orthodontists in 2008 was $142,870 and there were approximately 7,700 orthodontists practicing in the United States that year.

1. By: Emily Broome

2. Definition
 A orthodontist is someone who deals with
straightening teeth. They need to be
patient, caring, and be able to communicate well.
 Salary- $142,870
 There were 7,700 orthodontists in 2008.
 Need a doctorate degree in dentistry.

3. An
orthodontist at
work.

4. My plan
For me to become orthodontist I need to:
Get the proper education.
Get a job.
Work to a higher position.
Retire

5. Getting Educated
 If you want to be an orthodontist you need to go to
college. These are some of your choices:
 University of Iowa
 University of the Pacific
 University of Pennsylvania
 Boston University
 Jacksonville University
 Those are some of your options.

6. Getting hired
 If you want to get hired then you need to have gone
through at least 8 years of college to get a doctorate in
dental school.
 You need to have experience of some kind linking you
to the job.
 You need to stand out and get noticed.