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Can you describe one of your typical work days as an orthodontist?
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abhilasha’s Answer
The usual hours orthodontists work differ from practice to practice depending on a variety of factors. For example, a new orthodontist trying to build his business might work long daily hours full-time 40 or more hours a week, while a retiring orthodontist might work half-days or only one or two days a week.
Orthodontists establish office hours for treating existing patients, consulting with potential patients, dealing with vendors and conducting other business. Many orthodontists keep nearly traditional American business hours of 8:30 or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays with a break for lunch. Some also work evenings and weekends in addition to a daytime schedule, or exclusively, to offer alternative hours for patients who can’t schedule at any other time because of work, other obligations or unexpected events.
Orthodontists establish office hours for treating existing patients, consulting with potential patients, dealing with vendors and conducting other business. Many orthodontists keep nearly traditional American business hours of 8:30 or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays with a break for lunch. Some also work evenings and weekends in addition to a daytime schedule, or exclusively, to offer alternative hours for patients who can’t schedule at any other time because of work, other obligations or unexpected events.
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Sheila’s Answer
Hello Omar:
I appreciate your question. Although I'm not an Orthodontist I researched your question and hope your find the information helpful.
On a daily basis, Orthodontists adjust dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function. They provide patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates.
A typical day for an Orthodontist will also include:
* Instruct dental officers and technical assistants in orthodontic procedures and techniques.
* Study diagnostic records, such as medical or dental histories, plaster models of the teeth, photos of a patient’s face and teeth, and X-rays, to develop patient treatment plans.
* Fit dental appliances in patients’ mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth.
* Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures.
* Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
I found an article you may find helpful. . . https://www.owlguru.com/career/orthodontists/job-description/
Happy smiles to you! :)
~ Sheila
Read the article: https://www.owlguru.com/career/orthodontists/job-description/
I appreciate your question. Although I'm not an Orthodontist I researched your question and hope your find the information helpful.
On a daily basis, Orthodontists adjust dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function. They provide patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates.
A typical day for an Orthodontist will also include:
* Instruct dental officers and technical assistants in orthodontic procedures and techniques.
* Study diagnostic records, such as medical or dental histories, plaster models of the teeth, photos of a patient’s face and teeth, and X-rays, to develop patient treatment plans.
* Fit dental appliances in patients’ mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth.
* Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures.
* Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
I found an article you may find helpful. . . https://www.owlguru.com/career/orthodontists/job-description/
Happy smiles to you! :)
~ Sheila
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