Orthodontist Kelly Crossley Career Description Examine diagnose and

Orthodontist Kelly Crossley

Career Description ● Examine, diagnose, and treat imperfect positioning of teeth.

Job Duties ● Make appliances to realign teeth and jaws o check and adjust appliances ● Prevent future problems ● Develop a treatment plan

Different Levels ● An orthodontist can own/run their own office ● A different orthodontist could work under an experienced one. Or one that owns their own ● Orthodontic Assistants o take x-rays, impressions, collect data for the orthodontists, and tighten braces

Education/Licensure ● ● 4 years of prerequisites 4 years of Dental school 2 years of specialization in Orthodontics Must be licensed by the state

Schools ● University of Michigan ● University of Detroit Mercy

Demand ● The number of orthodontists are expected to rise 20% between 2008 -2018

Salary ● ● ● Less than 1 year $111, 707 -$125, 053 1 -2 $113, 418 -$126, 764 3 -4 $121, 631 -$135, 402 5 -6 $126, 764 -$141, 923 7 -20+ $128, 475 -$143, 960

Organizations ● American Association of Orthodontists ● American Orthodontic Society ● Michigan Association of Orthodontists

Influence ● I already would like to become an Orthodontist so this project just increased my desire to pursue this career. ● It also made me excited to start working towards my goal of being an Orthodontist

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