Orthodontist

Duties & Responsibilities: Orthodontist are involved with straightening teeth and correcting bites. They are responsible for locating problems with the positioning of patients' teeth and with their oral development. They use x-rays or plaster molds of the patient's teeth to do that. Then they use the dental appliances such as braces, retainers, and space maintainers to correct those problems for the purpose of providing better function, appearance, and facial development.

Salary:  $196,270

Education: undergraduate degree ; doctor of dental science degree via the completion of four years of study  at an accredited dental school , orthodontic residency