How To Become An Orthodontist
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ค. 2024
- In this video, I will answer the question of "how to become an orthodontist?” and my personal route!
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics is one of the specialties recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA) and is defined as the dental specialty that includes the diagnosis, prevention, interception, and correction of malocclusion, as well as neuromuscular and skeletal abnormalities of the developing or mature orofacial structures.
To become an orthodontist, you first have to become a dentist! After completing your high school training, you have to complete the pre-requisite courses to be admitted to dental school. Dental schools predominantly have similar required classes but there are some schools that have more specific requirements so you have to look into that before applying to dental school. I’ll go into more detail about these requirements in another video but after you complete your undergraduate training, it’s time to apply and complete dental school!
Dental school is 4 years long at most places in the United States, however at the University of the Pacific, it can be completed in 3 years. After you complete dental school, you are a dentist and are allowed to perform all types of dentistry, including orthodontics but you are held liable to perform at the level of a specialist. I really enjoyed orthodontics so I decided to apply to a residency where I can learn morea bout this field!
Orthodontic residencies span from 2-3 years depending on the location and there are a bunch of different factors that go into it! I will highlight this in another video but just wanted to give you guys a road map of the route to becoming an orthodontist.
I went to UCLA and complete my bachelor of science degree in Molecular, Cell & Developmental biology in 2012, then completed my dental school at UCLA School fo Dentistry in 2016. Subsequently, I attended UCLA Orthodontics where I received my Master of Science in 2018 and will be completing my residency in Orthodontics this June in 2019.
If you have any questions about any step of this process, please drop them in the comments below and I will try my best to answer them !
Greg Asatrian, D.D.S., M.S.
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This video may contain orthodontic appliances, devices and/or procedural content. The content seen in this video is provided only for education purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for professional dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For personalized advice, please be sure to visit a professional orthodontist near you!
I'm 13 years old and I want to become an orthodontist, I had braces for 4 years I just think its interesting and great having the ability to help people have a better smile 😁
That’s so awesome! I just made a video for people your age on how to get started as early as high school
Me to
Same, it’s a dream.
this video is greattt! especially since i’m thinking about becoming an orthodontist ☺️ i love watching your videos and learning from them
itwasenchanted yes please make another few videos or even a playlist because I want to be a dentist because u have inspired me. Thank u so much!!
You guys are way awesome! I definitely will - Love seeing the enthusiasm! Gets me pumped =]
I’m actually from England, could you also explain how your journey to becoming a dentist may be slightly different to mine
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hey girl! I hope your dreams come true and I’m also getting the opportunity to become an orthodontist
Yes please make a video on how to make yourself a good candidate for dental school. I am currently an orthodontic assistant and I'm very interested in pursuing something bigger in the dental field so these type of videos are extremely helpful. 😊
Absolutely! By working as an orthodontic assistant you're already getting some valuable job experience! I'll definitely make these videos and hopefully help you out on your journey! =]
@@DrGregAsatrian Thank you so much! Thank you for taking the time out of your day to reply as well. 🙂
It's so nice to see a person so passionate about what they are doing!
Aw thank you so much! =] I love what I do
How did you financially support your self through this process
i’m thinking about becoming an orthodontist and this helps! i’m glad you don’t have to necessarily major in science either
That's so great! Let me know if you have any questions about the process! More videos coming soon about this!
Do you still want to be an orthodontist??
Love the stuff mate! You've smashed youtube before you even qualified in ortho! Big respect!
YES! Do step-by-step videos about how to become an ortho!
I've been googling and googling on how to become one and it's so confusing!! This video layed it out perfectly for me Thanks!
I really appreciate this. I wanted to be a doctor but the hours and the amount of stress is crazy. This was perfect thanks
I love your passion ! And how you are really good explaining ! I just got my braces and your channel is the best so far to learn everything on my journey. Blessings! Keep up 🥰❤️
Currently a DA.
One of my pts came in with her UL2 moved up enough to finally place a bracket on (it had erupted through the pallet.) And me and her were astatic!! I realized in that moment that I loved this field and grew such a connection to my patients. She huged me with tears. Telling me she couldnt wait for her smile to be done. 💕
Ah that's so amazing! Love hearing stories like that and being able to do it daily!
Yes please do more videos on this! I’m a senior in high school and am so pumped to be an orthodontist! :)
That's so awesome! Yeah I definitely will. Love the passion =]! Hang tight
Awesome video! I'm in my first year of college, I'm interested in dentistry so I'm trying to do as much research as possible. Thank you for the video!
This is a great video, thank you for this very easy but informational video! Ever since I got my braces and felt great about my smile I want others to feel that exactly feeling! Reason why I’m pursuing the career of an orthodontist, long journey for just a freshman in college but I’m ready! Thank you!
I am envious....wow !!! Happy for you dr.Greg !!! I was a general practitioner before...
Thank you so much! Are you no longer practicing ?
Diplomas almost as impressive as dem eyebrows
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@@DrGregAsatrian I know your secret loll -__-
I’ve had braces for 6 years and I’ve grown attached to doing orthodontics. I also plan on opening my own office! It’s something I really would love to do!!! ❤️🦷
you can do it i hope i work for you later on i’m 15 right now 😂😂❤️
keeping you guys updated bro I’m 14 and looking at the best careers for me. I love cars but nothing is really going to get me all the ones I want 😂 And also my dad and me set a goal for me to beat his salary
Awww. I would definitely hire you guys in a heartbeat. I’m 19 in my 3rd year of college and just finished Dental Hygiene, soon to start orthodontics!! We can do anything we put our minds to as long as we stay focused. Y’all got this❤️
Cynthia Wright quick question you’re fresh out of high school right? So did you do some college classes while in high school?
Yee Yee
Yess I went ahead and got a head start with just general courses while I was in 11th and 12th which equaled 2 years. Now I’m in my third year taking a few classes along with a year program in Dental Hygiene. Next year I’ll be transferring to a higher college taking a few more sciences and getting started with orthodontics!! I hope I answered your question lol. What are you planning to do?
Hey Dr. Greg. I'm a dentist preparing to persue my postgraduation. Watching your videos i discovered a new found love for orthodontics right at the time when i was confused which field i should opt for postgraduation. Your videos really helped me get a clear idea of what i want. Keep up the good work God bless you!
Ah that is so great! I'm so happy that I've been able to help you out along this process. Best of luck to you!!
I want to become an orthodontist and I am a freshmen in high school. Please make more videos for the path ways of becoming an orthodontist. Love it
Yes please do follow up videos on this topic it would be greatly appreciated!
You got it Jennifer! It's a crazy busy few weeks but I will def try and crank one out =]
Aight! Imma go and apply at some Dental School here in the Philippines right after I get my degree. Thank you so much Doc. You and your videos are really inspiring. Keep it up!
That's amazing! Do it =] I appreciate the kind words!
This video was very helpful! I was wondering if you could make a video explaining the classes you took in high school, GPA, and extracurricular activities you did to get into UCLA and explain how you were interested in this field.
This was really helpful and calming to know the amount of years and steps to becoming an orthodontist. I want to become one because I struggled and still do struggle w/ my teeth and I want to be able to help people and get help along the way since it's such a big insecurity of mine.
This video was so helpful! I’m glad I found your channel. More videos please on how to apply to dental school/how to get experience while attending school like undergrad or experience in general? Keep it up😬
Absolutely! Hang tight for those =]
I’m in highschool and I recently became intrigued in becoming an orthodontist and this very much helped thank you !
Still wanting to?
@@j.2966 yeah
How is it going
Love the content!! Great seeing another Ortho utilizing TH-cam!
Really excited for upcoming videos. Will you also be discussing about the actual ortho cases please? 😊
Ah I'm glad you like it! I may eventually hop onto that. I have some actual ortho cases on my instagram if you wanted to check those out! Pretty fun stuff
I am a pediatric dentist, also doing general dentistry but really wanted to be an orthodontist. Just juggling with the clinic time plus i have 1 kid who's around 8yo.
Anyways, will really make an effort woth time management. Thank you doc for your uplifting words and encouragement 😊
Goodluck!
I reallyyyyyy want to become an orthodontist but I wasn't really sure of the path I need to take until you explained so clearly🙌🙌
Ah thank you so much! I'm so glad that I was able to help. Best of luck on your journey!
Today changed me, I was looking at careers and saw the pay was well and so was the stress level, but as much as that good and I feel genuily interested now knowing about they deal with stuff lile braces. I remember having braces for 2 years and hated them but was fascinated by how they work and remembering watching videos to figure out what they were doing with rubber bands, chains, brackets placements. Of course I am so genius in this but I am quite fond of this, I still have no clue what I wanna become and I am going to be a junior soon. So right now orthodonist is one of my picks now, but I was just wondering is the 11 years worth it, is each year grueling in stress, tuition and workload do get the degrees. I know it wont be a walk in the park but I wanna know what the processes will be like and if becoming an orthodonist is worth it.
I had had braces for a year, and had watched a lot of videos explaining braces, I had been really interested in all of it so I was thinking of considering Orthodontics as a career
please do a video where you get into more details, I thrive to be an orthodontist but I feel really lost in life and so many things are going on right now
This was a great video because I know for a fact that dentistry is what I want to go into my mane goal is to become a orthodontist but yeah I would love to see a video on how to apply for dental school 😁 and keep up the great work
That's so awesome! I love the passion =] I'll definitely bring you a video on all of that soon!
Thank you for this video, you're an amazing soul. Im pursuing my bachelors right now and am so worried. I have questions about the DAT exam and how to prepare for it in order to get into a good dental school.
Thanks so so much!! I’m only a freshman in high school but I really want to do something in dentistry! This is very helpful
That's so great! I think my next one in this mini series will be about applying to dental school!!
Me too!
Hi. Did you ever make more videos on this topic? My daughter is considering becoming an orthodontist. Would love to hear more. :) Thanks!
Hi doctor Greg, you are better at explaining than my ortho and you are very nice 😀
This was so informative thank you so much
Thank you so much for watching!! =]
Very informative thank you!
Awesome video!!!! And yes do a video on the necessary steps to becoming an orthodontist!
Thank you!! I definitely will =] hang tight for more of the steps of the journey!
Awesome Sauce!
this video helped a lot thank you !!
Great video dr. Greg. Thank u so much! I have always wanted to be an orthodontist and now I know how to. For your next/future videos, can you please go in depth of getting into dental school and all the phases in depth? Btw I am 14. Also what classes are good to take in high school to get into dental school? Ex: science, chemistry....
That's so great! & Definitely! Ill be as detailed as possible on the next following ones about the steps along the journey! Science & chemistrys will never hurt in high school because they will better prepare you for college so that you can do well in your classes & have a strong science GPA. Dental schools like seeing high grades in science classes in college!
Tina Pourshirazi hi I had always wanted to be an orthodontist since I was 7! I am also 14!
Yes please make more videos! I would like to know more about becoming a dentist but my fear is that I wouldn’t be smart enough
Dont limit yourself like that! If you set your mind to it, I"m sure you can accomplish big things! I'll definitely keep the videos coming!
I’ve been wanting to be an orthodontist since I was 8. I hope that when I’m older I can make my own dental/orthopedic business. Question: What type of science is used the most in dental school?
Super helpful video! Thank you
Thank you so much!! Happy to help =]
Yes! Definitely would like to more videos like this! Would help me answer some questions :)
Awesome! I'll make them soon =]
Im 15 already trying to figure out my future and becoming an orthodontist is one of them. The journey will soon to begin!
that's so exciting! keep me posted!
Same I'm not really worried about the years in college it is worth it since I'm getting paid 129k to 280k a year
Me too
Great video!!
Would it be possible to make a video about how to be prepared for an interview (Q&A). I might get one. Wish me luck.
Thanks
Absolutely!! Good luck =]
I'm glad i came across this, I'm about to retire from the military and I'm trying to hit the route to orthodontist pretty hard and asap but holy crap. It's actually kind of stressful trying to figure out wtf to do to get started! I know i should probably contact an academic counselor but just trying to do some side research on my own. So i found a program near me. Its 10 weeks of class twice a week for dental assistant and I'd get a radiology license. Obviously that involves no credits but it does involve "hours"... that i was told were needed. Do you think that would be beautiful to go through?.. or should i skip that and go straight into getting a bachelor's in science?
I would personally go straight for the bachelors so that you can get into dentistry quicker ! The DA license may help with your application to dental school though!
Please make more videos about this I’m interested in changing my major and doing ortho or dentistry!
That's so great! I have to do another one! I keep making braces one but will make one on this soon!
Braces Explained thank you!! 😊
I feel like this job is a hidden gem that people overlook a lot
Are you going to make more videos on the process on becoming an orthodontist? I'm interested in this, but I'm in highschool so I'm just trying to get an idea
Thank you for the video, I really want to be an orthodontist, my parents work over 12 hours a day and I’d never wanna be in that position, I’m currently a sophomore in highschool and I just have no idea what I need to do, I’ve been kinda going with the flow of things, I’m worried that it’ll be something hard and I’ll never end up getting there.
Can you make a video on how to get into dental school and residency? And include tips
Sure! I actually will probably do how to get into dental school first then residency one!!
Hi Dr! Love your videos. I would like to know whats a good book for an orthodontic assistant to read.
nicely presented... i have a question
Now as a general dentist or other speciality’s than orthodontics ..there’s too much stress and long procedures such as crowns and intensive work and chances of iatrogenic failures and medically compromised patients with injections etc etc.... is an orthodontist has more relaxing and less time consuming between patients or has the SIMILAR problems
Hello Dr. Greg, I really appreciate your videos. It help me more about what my dentist are putting inside my mouth. I just have my braces on for 2 months and I could already notice the changes in my mouth. My dentist told me that my case was a hard one and I must even wear a bite splint. Im still in high school and having to experience what a dentist does first hand, inspired me want to become one.
Can you make a video about what to prepare when going to dental school, like what subjects do I have to be good at, what what should I expect when it come to financial matters and so on...
P.S sorry if my comment is too long 😂
Haha no worries! Thanks for requesting all that! I actually want to expand on this little mini series and do my next video on a general overview of applying to dental school and then go into the tenets of the application so stay tuned for those !
Hello Dr.Greg awesome video🙂 can you show a video how to clean a water flooser?
That's a great idea. Yup!
Thank you for making thing video! I have always been curious and interested in matters of the teeth. I’ve watched countless videos of people getting braces or procedures like overbites and underbites because I genuinely enjoyed watching the process. That being said I’m hesitant to take that step into becoming a dentist because I also enjoy graphic design and stuff like that. Can I major in graphic design while taking all my prerequisites for dental school?
As long as you take your prerequisites you can major in anything you want! I actually am a graphic designer as well and actually found a niche in research where I served as a biomedical illustrator during my time in dental school!
I’m a Junior in High School. At first I’ve wanted to be a doctor. Specifically, a radiologist at first, then a physician. After that, I started looking into General dentistry. But that really didn’t feel like something I wanted to do. I began looking into the specialties of dentistry and felt connected to orthodontics. I really hope I become an orthodontist because mostly everyone in my family are engineers, IT, doctors, lawyers and business owners. No one is in the career of dentistry in my family and I hope I’m the one to fill in the missing piece!
Great video !
What if you’re already going to school to be a hygienist? Do those rules still apply?
Please make a video on your route to dental school
Sorry I'm late !! - I definitely will!
I'm in High School and I am interested in becoming an orthodontist and maybe you can tell me some tips of what classes I should take to be able to understand more of becoming an orthodontist. Thank you
The study of being an orthodontist intrigues me, now ever since I have gotten my treatment for braces. But I do not do well with blood? The sight of it makes me feel uneasy, yet the whole process on how braces move your teeth is interesting. I do enjoy writting, and creating sketches and willing to learn the factors behind it.
But as a high school senior the pressure is weighing in, how do I really know if this is the right career path?
Listening about dentistry makes me excited lol I want to be a dentist 🦷🦷
That's so awesome! You definitely should =] Ill post more videos about the journey soon!
What’s the best book in your knowledge to guide the treatment steps for orthodontics
I am coming towards the end of my treatment and my ortho put on a tma wire and there isn’t much info out there on them that i could find so i was wondering if you could do a video on them? also since i’m almost done w treatment that means i’ll be getting a retainer soon, so it would be awesome if you could do a video on the differences, pros and cons etc between metal and clear retainers
Thanks so much for the recommendations! I definitely can do videos on those. I actually have one on retainers planned in the next few weeks so stay tuned!
I’ll be finishing high school and going to college within the next month, majoring in pre-bio! It’s my dream to go into dentistry and ortho
That's so amazing. You definitely should!
Hello! I may be late to this video but I have been considering a career change for a few years. I almost sought a route through the national guard to be a dentist while I was currently in service as a medical laboratory scientist. Life had different plans, i started a family, finished out my contract with the national guard and continued working as a medical laboratory scientist for 10 years. I have a bachelor’s in biology, with a microbiology concentration. I have a great interest in being a dentist and specializing in orthodontics for years. I love teeth and I would love helping people get their best smile. I have been researching, but would love to hear your advice on switching careers to become a dentist/orthodontist. It seems daunting after a long career, and with your experience in the field I would really like to hear from you! Thanks!
How to prepare for dental admissions test?
What’s some recommendations when studying science classes in undergraduate school? I have a long term goal of being an orthodontist and currently working on obtaining my degree in undergraduate school.
Man I’m really interested in being an orthodontist I’ve had braces forever about 7 years (I have a clef lip and pallet) but that’s a lot of school and I feel like I’m too dumb to do that much school 😂
Can you do a video on the spacers you get when your trying to keep the space you have for teeth to grow in. The one with the thing that goes across behind your teeth? Please and thank you
Hello! Just responded to your comment on another video =] I will do one on those soon!!
@@DrGregAsatrian thank you so much I'm getting them soon
I have two questions: Is it necessary to be a dentist before becoming an orthodontist?? I really want to be one and for now I am a dental assistant so I could know a little in the dental field. Second in order to receive my undergraduate studies do I go to a university to receive my bachelors or do I go straight to dental school??
Hi can you do a video on power scopes because I have to get that soon and I really like how you explain stuff
Absolutely ! They function kinda like the Herbst so check out my video on that to get somewhat of an idea. I'll go into more detail of power scopes in a future video =]
Yayy
Can you please make these additional videos!!!!!!!
Absolutely!! Gladly =] Hang tight!!
Did you have any friends who were first thinking about becoming a physician and then changed their mind into becoming an orthodontist? I am asking because I am currently a second year undergrad who is interested in orthopedics and orthodontics.
good plz telle me how i can develloppe my hand skill what can i do i am dantal studant second year and is it possible to be orthodontic and prothisist at the same time and what are the moste site or books that i should reed it
Your videos are great, I love them.
I would like to ask you something. If I got braces in my country and then I move abroad, will another orthodontists take over my treatment? because I heard some cases where some orthodontists reject other orthodontists works. I wonder if this is normal or they should always, as a professional, take others orthodontists works in cases like this?
Usually orthodontist do not like to take on another ones case midtreatment simply because they have different plans / different mechanics / etc. A lot of the time, they have a friend orthodontist they can recommend who will continue your treatment
Do orthodontist have to know all about medically compromised patients as much as general dentist?... and one more question please is orthodontist less stressful and less labour procedures like what is there as a restorative or a general dentist?
Thanks for the video! I know I am only 12 but, I have always been really interested in teeth and hope to become either a dental hygienist or an orthodontist some day. I told my orthodontist (I currently have braces) and he said I could job shadow him! I have a question as well do you know of any colleges or university's that have good dental programs or specialize in dental work?
Do you need to take a few years being a general dentist then go to specialize? Or can you go straight away after dental school into specializing in orthodontics?
So when do u start getting paid. Like do u get paid in dental school or in residency and if so how much. And about how much do u make a year being an orthodontist.
Thank you soooooooo much! I am looking into UCLA now!
That's amazing
Great video you will be very successful 🙌🏽👍🏾🔑
Ah thank you so much! That means a lot!! =]
Thanks for this video! I am going to be starting college next fall and I'm interested in becoming an orthodontist. I've heard that dental schools actually like to have a variety of majors in their incoming grad students - is this true and would it be more helpful to major in something non-science related?
I think you should major in whatever you find interesting. When you do that, you'll do the best and have the highest GPA! I will be doing a video soon on applying to dental school. Hang tight for that!
I’m in my jr year of highschool. What should I major in to achieve my undergrad and bachelors degree? I’m thinking between business to hopefully open my own orthopedics. Or would it be better to enter nursing?
Please make a video how to fix mild underbite.
Honestly this would be impossible simply because there are so many different etiologists of underbites and its based off the etiology that a treatment plan can be formulated. I would recommend you see a local orthodontist for a consultation so that they can evaluate the best treatment plan for you!
hi i have one more question. So in what cases will a orthodontist only put on the top or bottom braces instead of both at one time ?
What are the official dental schools in California? Specifically Southern California
i have a question that i have been looking for ever for: are the 2-3 orthodontic years provided at the dental school?
At some point while you were in dental school, was anything confusing or difficult for you to understand when you first learned about it? Also how’d you prepare for your dental licensure exam?
Absolutely ! Anyone who says that nothing was confusing / difficult is 100% lying. There are so many concepts and they are all new to you. The way I prepared for my licensure exam was practice, practice and.... you guessed it... more practice! Try & stay calm & cool, you got this!
I’m about to finish high school, well on may but I confused because I want to become an orthodontist but I don’t know if I need to go to college and study dental hygienists? A lot of people tell me different things and I got so confused. What I need to do after high school to become an orthodontist?
So since you complete everything in California, what would’ve happen if you move to a different state, license wise
I can do college in my country or i have to do it in EE. UU.? Because i dont have the resources to pay college in eeuu
Could you help me find undergrad schools near me ???? Or and what to take I’m homeschooled so I don’t have a counselor I just have my parents and my mom didn’t finish college and my dad went to college for technician stuff
Can I have sarpe surgery done to expand my palate if i am missing my first molor and tooth number 10 in the front. I am 28 year old female had previous ortho treatment that went really bad. I wore a palate expander when I was 21 and it left my pallate very uneven. I have root resorption to and will need dental implants on some teeth. In order to fix this mess I will need surgery. I am just wondering how this will be done if I am missing some teeth. How can they expand my palate if my molor is missing or can they expand it by the bone without using the tooth. I am also wondering about the dental implants to. Should i wait to after ortho to get the implants or can they put a temporary tooth theRE so I wont have a gap or just leave the gap How does that work?
Do video on a day of a life of a orthodontist