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Orthodontist, You Are
In demand, orthodontists are, especially among the young, a beautiful smile they desire. This career offers not only the chance to boost patients' confidence but also a stable income and a good work-life balance. Combining medical knowledge with aesthetic sense, in one of the most respected professions in healthcare, you can work.
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Curious about being a orthodontist, you are? Here's the honest picture - what you'd really do, what you'd earn, and every way in. No need to decide anything yet.
What you'd actually do
Responsible for diagnosing and treating misaligned teeth, you are. Work closely with patients, you will, to create individual treatment plans that consider both functional and aesthetic goals. Widely used, modern technologies are, like 3D printing and digital impressions, allowing precise results to achieve. Involved in educating and advising patients, you often will be, requiring strong communication skills.
1Conducting dental examinations and diagnoses
2Creating individual treatment plans
3Monitoring the progress of patients
Career progression & pay
01
Getting in
Junior Orthodontist, You Are
€50,000
Dental License, You Must Have
Start your career in a practice, you will, gathering initial experience in patient care.
02
Building up
Orthodontist, You Are
€80,000
3-5 years of experience, You Must Have
More responsibility you will take on, leading your own treatments.
03
At the top
Senior Orthodontist, You Are
€120,000
Specialist in Orthodontics, You Must Be
An expert in your field, you will be, performing complex treatments.
Degrees that lead here via Medicine and Dentistry
Applied Medical Sciences
University College London
Bachelor of Dental Hygiene
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Dental Therapy
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery
University of Sunderland
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
The University of Kent
Apprenticeships that lead here
No apprenticeship standard maps directly yet - the university or college route is the main way in.
Who hires - top UK employers
Bupa Dental Care
A leading provider of dental care in the UK.
Dentex Health
A network of dental practices in the UK.
MyDentist
One of the largest dental chains in the UK.
How to get in - your routes
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