DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
29-1023 Orthodontists
Occupational 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.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minnesota | N/A | N/A | $133/yr | $21.87/hr | $74.54/hr | $81.00/hr | $81.00/hr | $81.00/hr | $81.00/hr |
| U S | 5,990 | 503 | $112/yr | $4.71/hr | $35.70/hr | $67.68/hr | $81.00/hr | $81.00/hr | $81.00/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2023 - 2025 | |
| Dental Assistants | 5,740 | $25.33/hr | 1.8% |
| Respiratory Therapists | 1,840 | $33.86/hr | 4.7% |
| Chiropractors | 1,170 | $38.77/hr | 3.0% |
| Optometrists | 900 | $59.82/hr | 3.4% |
Tasks for Orthodontists
- Diagnoses teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
- Plans treatment, using cephalometric, height, and weight records, dental x-rays and front and lateral dental photographs.
- Examines patient's mouth to determine position of teeth, and jaw development.
- Fits dental appliances in patients mouth to alter position and relationship of teeth and jaws and to realign teeth.
- Designs and fabricates appliances, such as space maintainers, retainers, and labial and lingual arch wires.
- Adjusts dental appliances periodically to produce and maintain normal function.
