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What does It Take to be An Orthodontist?

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The first step to being an orthodontist is getting a Bachelor's degree in the nursing or medical field so you can apply to a dental college. From there you'll have four years of school to obtain your DDS. Then you must take the Dental Admissions Test. Next is a two-three year Science of Orthodontics course. After that you will take the Board Exams and then you could start your own practice of join one already in business. For more information see here: http://www.ehow.com/how_2063829_become-orthodontist.html
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An Orthodontist is a dentist that specializes in braces. Braces are used to straighten teeth and correct certain dental problems. They can be expensive.
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The first step to being an orthodontist is getting a Bachelor's degree in the nursing or medical field so you can apply to a dental college. From there you'll have four years of school
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To become an orthodontist, you must have a bachelor's or masters degree to enter dental school, which you must earn your Doctor of Dental Science. You must pass a certification test
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An Orthodontist treats and prevents major othodontic issues such as crooked teeth, misaligned jaws, overbites, underbites, crossbites, and openites.
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