Dr. Jung's Guide On How To Become An Orthodontist!

This guide will lead you to an exciting and rewarding career as an Orthodontist!

Step one:

• Receive your undergraduate degree in any major that interests you. Make sure you take pre-health classes (Biology, Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Physics) as they are required to apply for dental school. 

Bachelor Degree Time Requirement: appox. 4 years

Step two:

• Then take the Dental Admission Test (DAT) in order to apply for Dental School. Study hard and do well!

Step three:

• Apply to an accredited dental school to become a general practitioner.
• Once you are in dental school, continue to work hard and get good grades.
• Once you graduate from dental school with your degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D), you will then go into an Orthodontic program to become an orthodontist.

Dental Degree Time Requirement: appox. 4 years

Step four:

• You can enter a general practice residency before going into the Orthodontic program if it is required by the program itself.
• After your residency and completing the Orthodontic program, you can start looking for a practice to work as an orthodontist!

Orthodontic Program Time Requirement: appox. 2-3 years
Total Time: 10-12 years

To become an Orthodontist, you need to have dedication and perseverance. It is the most rewarding career you will ever have!

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