Orthodontist
Straighten teeth using braces, aligners, and orthodontic appliances
About the profession
Orthodontists specialize in tooth alignment and jaw development using braces, clear aligners, and specialty appliances after additional post-dental-school training.
How to Get Started
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Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Orthodontic Resident → Associate Orthodontist → Senior Orthodontist → Practice Owner
Where are you on this career path?
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
350K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $200,000 - $238,000/year With equity/bonuses: $220,000 - $285,600 Top markets (SF/NYC): $230,000 - $286,000 Execute core tasks using Bracket…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Review priorities and respond to urgent items 10am — Team standup and progress check 11am — Deep work using Bracket placement 1pm — Cross-functional meeting with…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $140,000 - $180,000 Year 2-3: Junior level $200,000 - $262,500 Year 4-6: Mid level $262,500 - $282,500 Year 7-10: Senior level $282,500 - $327,500 Year 10+:…
Is this for me?
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You find the craft of a Orthodontist genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Bracket placement and Aligner treatment You communicate clearly with diverse…
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