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Orthodontists - 29-1023.00

O*NET-SOC 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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Board Certified Orthodontist
Orthodontic Dentist
Orthodontic Specialist

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Specialist
Orthodontics Doctor
Orthodontist

SOC Occupation Groups

29-0000	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1000	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners
29-1020	Dentists
29-1023.00	Orthodontists

Related Occupations

29-1011.00	Chiropractors Bright Outlook
29-1021.00	Dentists, General
29-1022.00	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
29-1024.00	Prosthodontists
29-1212.00	Cardiologists
29-1213.00	Dermatologists
29-1241.00	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
29-1242.00	Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
29-1243.00	Pediatric Surgeons
31-9091.00	Dental Assistants

Tasks

Adjust dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function.
Advise patients to comply with treatment plans.
Coordinate orthodontic services with other dental and medical services.
Design and fabricate appliances, such as space maintainers, retainers, and labial and lingual arch wires.
Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures.
Fit dental appliances in patients' mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth.
Instruct dental officers and technical assistants in orthodontic procedures and techniques.
Prepare diagnostic and treatment records.
Provide patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates.
Study diagnostic records, such as medical or dental histories, plaster models of the teeth, photos of a patient's face and teeth, and X-rays, to develop patient treatment plans.

Detailed Work Activities

Adjust dental devices or appliances to ensure fit.
Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.
Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
Confer with clients to discuss treatment plans or progress.
Design medical devices or appliances.
Diagnose dental conditions.
Examine mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures.
Fabricate medical devices.
Record patient medical histories.
Train medical providers.

Military Crosswalk Titles

Comprehensive Dentist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Comprehensive Dentist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Dental Assistant (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Craftsman, Dental Hygienist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Journeyman, Dental Hygienist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Corps Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Dental Hygienist (Navy - Enlisted)
Dental Laboratory (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Laboratory Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Laboratory Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Laboratory Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Laboratory Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dentist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Dentist, Advanced Clinical (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Dentist, Comprehensive (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Dentist, Dental Materials Science (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Dentist, General Clinical (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Dentist, Hospital Dentistry (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (OMR) (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Dentist, Public Health (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Dentist, Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Endodontist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Endodontist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)

Executive Dentist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
General Dentist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Operative Dentist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Facial Esthetics (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Maxillofacial Reconstruction (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Temporomandibular Joint (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Oral Pathologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Orofacial Pain Specialist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Orthodontics (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Orthodontist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Orthodontist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Orthodontist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Orthodontist (Navy - Warrant Officer only)
Orthodontist (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pediatric Dentist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pediatric Dentist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Periodontist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Prosthodontist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Prosthodontist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Prosthodontist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Prosthodontist, Area Dental Laboratory (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Prosthodontist, Dental Materials (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Prosthodontist, Maxillofacial Prosthetics (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Public Health Dentist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Orthodontist