Orthodontists
O*NET Code: 29-1023.00
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.
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💼 Also Known As
Board Certified OrthodontistDental Treatment CoordinatorDentofacial Orthopedics DentistInvisible Braces OrthodontistOrthodontic DentistOrthodontic SpecialistOrthodontic Treatment CoordinatorOrthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics SpecialistOrthodontics DoctorOrthodontistPediatric Orthodontist
⚡ Skills (21)
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Monitoring4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Coordination4/100
Active Learning4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
+ 11 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (27)
🔥Facebook
Web page creation and editing software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
0Ada
Development environment software
0Adstra Systems ADSTRA Management
Medical software
0Advance Ortho Systems Program Director
Medical software
0Algorithm Compu-Ceph
Medical software
0American Orthodontics Compu-Ceph
Graphics or photo imaging software
0American Orthodontics Photo-Eze
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions Dolphin Management
Medical software
0EZappt
Calendar and scheduling software
0FYI Technologies Dr. Ceph
Graphics or photo imaging software
0FYI Technologies Dr. View
Graphics or photo imaging software
0GAC International OrthoPlex
Graphics or photo imaging software
0ICE Dental Systems
Medical software
0IMS Specialty Services IMS Digital Office
Medical software
0Innovative Software Inn-Soft Office Manager
Medical software
0Katchitek Corporation OrthoManager
Medical software
0Kodak Dental Systems Kodak ORTHOWARE
Medical software
0New Horizons Software OrthoExec
Medical software
0Oasys structural design and analysis software
Medical software
0Ortho Computer Systems ViewPoint
Medical software
0OrthoChart
Medical software
0Orthoease
Medical software
0Patient management software
Medical software
0PerfectByte Ortho
Medical software
0Solutions by Design ScreenPlay
Medical software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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Salary: $50,000
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General Internal Medicine Physicians
Salary: $50,000
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📊 Skills Comparison
Orthodontists → Podiatrists
Transition Difficulty: Easy (95% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (18)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Science
Current: 3Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 4Target: 3
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 3
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Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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