Career questions tagged orthodontist
What is your most memorable working experience?
What is an event or experience that has stuck with you, and what did you learn from it?
Any residency application advice?
Hello! I am a current dentist (for about 3 years now) and am interested in applying for an orthodontic residency. However, I did not get in the last cycle. Any recommendations or advice on how to improve an application? I am at a complete loss. Thank you!
What would be the best business major for someone going into dentistry?
Hi! I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm especially interested in dentistry as I'm aiming to become an orthodontist in the future. I've heard different things about suggested majors to choose while in undergrad, mainly bio or chem. I'm considering being a business major even if I need to take extra classes for pre-reqs as I think it'd be good preparation if I were to ever have my own dental practice so I'd at least know something about how to. Other options I'm heavily considering are Public Health and maybe (?) Microbiology? I'm really looking forward to pursuing this career, I'm just a little lost on where to start, so any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
Would it be possible to work towards an Associates and Bachelors at the same time??
Hi, I'm a rising junior interested in becoming an orthodontist and I want to know how much I'll be able to take on once I go to college. I've heard you can get some Associates degrees online, which is something I've recently become interested in. My question is could I get an Associates in Dental Assisting online whilst simultaneously working towards a Bachelors Degree (bio or chem) in person? If not, I'll settle with a Bachelors, but I'm curious if both are attainable as I don't want to spend more time than I have to. Thank you!
Does it matter what college I go to after high school before dental school?
Hi, I'm currently in high school and I'm interested in dentistry, more specifically orthodontics. I know that I have to go to a college/university for four years to get my Bachelors before I can go to a dental school, but are there any colleges I should lean towards specifically? Also, what would it be most recommended I get a Bachelors in? Any info would be greatly appreciated!
Any advice on classes to take in high school in preparation for dentistry?
Hi, I'm a rising junior in high school and I'm interested in the dental field, more specifically being an orthodontist. I'm very curious about getting started but it's hard to find any information about what I need, what classes to take now, etc. I don't know where to start at all, so any tips or advice on colleges or the career itself would help greatly, thank you!
What colleges in Texas are best for a student who wants to pursue a career in orthodontics. What major should I choose?
I am an incoming high school senior and want to choose the best college in Texas. What colleges have the best pre dental programs that will help me stand out for dental school applications. I was thinking about Texas A&M or UT in Austin.
What are the required courses for dental school, and how do they fit with my Nutrition major?
I am an incoming freshman at The University of Alabama majoring in Nutrition on a Pre-Dental.
How big is the social aspect while being an Orthodontist?
I am a sophomore at Antwerp Local Highschool. I am interested in going to college for Orthodontics. I am unsure yet whether or not I would like to only be an assistant, but these are the types of questions that might sway my opinions.
What is some advice you wish you heard before getting into dental medicine, specifically orthodontics ?
I am a high school senior interested in dentistry more specifically orthodontics, I just want to be prepared for what to expect in the future.
What would be the best advice you could give an entering freshman to college who is wanting to have a career in the dental field? #Spring2025
I'm a high school senior just getting ready to graduate. I am planning on pursuing a major in Chemistry with a minor in Business Management. My goal is to have my own dental practice but I am not sure if I want to specialize in orthodontics or just general dentistry.
As a future dentistry student, how do most pre-dental students navigate the financial burden of dental school, and are there any specific strategies or programs that help them?
I am an 18 year old rising college freshman and have been interested in pursuing dentistry throughout all four years of high school. I am convinced this profession will not only help me serve my community but also help give me a bigger understanding of collaboration and communication. I already have experience volunteering at a hospital and have frequent visits with my orthodontist but I am just worried about paying for this professions education as I am aware it will not only take a long time and be difficult, it will also cost a pretty penny.
What are some things I should do in the first two years of college to prepare for dental school? What activities/extracurriculars look best on resumes for dental admissions?
Things that can be done while taking classes
I am trying to become a orthodontist or dentist in the future, i am a sophomore in high school and wondering if there’s anything i can start doing now to help me be successful in achieving my goal. ?
I love science and heard that it is relevant in the dentistry industry
How do stand out in dental school?
What is the best way for a sophomore in high school to stand out when getting into dental school. I want to either be a dentist or orthodontist. I want to job shadow but don’t know how to reach out. Also, is there anything else that would deem me a good fit. My school doesn’t have many advanced science classes. Ex: No AP classes.
What classes should I take to become a dentist?
What classes should I take as a sophomore to make me successful. I would love to go into health sciences (dentistry/ortho)
What is the path I should take in college to become an orthodontist volunteer and classes wise? What skills should a person who wants to go into this field need or should posses ?
I am going to be a freshman in college. I like science classes
Questions for an orthodontist?
1.)What made you want to choose orthodontics? 2.)What kind of challenges did you face during your path of being an orthodontist? 3.)What helped you to overcome obstacles during your way to becoming an orthodontist? 4.)How did you manage to balance your work life with your personal life? 5.)What would you recommend for others who want to join your work field? 6.)How did you prevent burnout from work and set boundaries? 7.)How could I communicate more effectively? 8.)What areas did you improve on most and what should others do in their weak areas? 9.)What can you recommend for the well being of other people? 10.)How did you handle things that set you back in your work? 11.)What would you recommend for any personal development? 12.)How did you handle situations with your boss? 13.)What do you wish you had known before you became an orthodontist? 14.)What makes someone successful in your field? 15.)What is the work environment like in your work field? 16.)What concerns did you have during your career?
I want to become an Orthodontist and I was thinking about getting a Dental Hygienist (BS) and the later pursuing an Orthodontist. What would be the best way to enter this type of field and where should I start as a High School student?
I'm a junior in high school and my biggest dream is to become a orthodontist but i'm not sure the steps to take in order to achieve my dream.
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What classes should I take in high school if I dream of becoming an orthodontist?
I want to make sure I take the right classes in order to be accepted into the right college.
What specifically do I need to start doing from my sophomore year to begin my path on becoming an Orthodontist??
What classes would you recommend I take from now until college/university? How many years did it take to become and orthodontist or an oral surgeon?
How do you become an orthodontist?
I am a freshman in high school, I want to be an orthodontist when I grow up, and I want to know the process. Thanks
What do you all learn while in dentristy school? How did dentistry school make you feel, or did it make you wanna be in the field more?
I am currently in 11th grade in high school. I’ve been set on being in the dentistry field for about. 6 years now. But I am very scared if I’m gonna end up giving it up if it’s too challenging.
What is the worst part of becoming a orthodontist?
Hey I’m a middle school student in Arizona I’m interested in becoming an orthodontist. I was wanting to know what it was like on day a day basis being an orthodontist? What are the challenges you have faced in the career?
What do you do on a daily as an Orthodontist?
what do the days look like as a orthodontist
What should I major in to someday become an Orthodontist?
what path do I take to become a orthodontist
I really want to become an orthodontist when I grow up. How can I prepare now for the future? What tips do you have?
As a 7th Grade student, I'm pretty lost on the topic of preparing for my future.
Hello, my name is Jaslyne and I'm a current high school student. For one of my classes, I would like to interview an orthodontist or an anesthesiologist about their job using 5 questions that I listed below. If anyone could answer these questions, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you very much.
1) Have you ever considered other careers while studying to be an anesthesiologist? 2) How much competition from other peers did you face working for this job? 3) Were you ever convinced that you wouldn’t make it to where you are now? 4) How happy are you with your work/life balance? 5) What is your favorite and least favorite part of your work life?