Orthodontists
SOC: 29-1023.00 · Job Zone 5 (Extensive preparation)
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.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
N/A
per year
Mean Wage
$254,620
per year
Employment
5K
workers
Wage Range
$98,560 - N/A
10th - 90th pct
Task Breakdown
10 tasks analyzed
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.
Adjust dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function.
Fit dental appliances in patients' mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth.
Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures.
Provide patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates.
Instruct dental officers and technical assistants in orthodontic procedures and techniques.
Prepare diagnostic and treatment records.
Design and fabricate appliances, such as space maintainers, retainers, and labial and lingual arch wires.
Coordinate orthodontic services with other dental and medical services.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | - | - | - | |
| Adjust dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function. | - | - | - | |
| Fit dental appliances in patients' mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth. | - | - | - | |
| Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities. | - | - | - | |
| Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures. | - | - | - | |
| Provide patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates. | - | - | - | |
| Instruct dental officers and technical assistants in orthodontic procedures and techniques. | - | - | - | |
| Prepare diagnostic and treatment records. | - | - | - | |
| Design and fabricate appliances, such as space maintainers, retainers, and labial and lingual arch wires. | - | - | - | |
| Coordinate orthodontic services with other dental and medical services. | - | - | - |
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