Orthodontist, Mātanga niho
Also known as
- Specialist orthodontist, dental specialist
Orthodontists examine and treat teeth issues and oral cavities. They may design and create devices to straighten teeth and jaws like braces.
Duration
2:22 mins
Your pay could be
$185K
Lower
$206K to $247K
Most common
$268K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
8 years
Orthodontists
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings or weekends
- usually work in orthodontic practices
- need to be accurate, make decisions and solve problems
Tasks
- analyse patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals
- adjust dental devices or appliances to ensure fit
- diagnose dental conditions
- examine mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures
- communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members
- train medical providers
- record patient medical histories
- design medical devices or appliances
- fabricate medical devices
- collaborate with health care professionals to plan or provide treatment
Investigative
Practical
Social
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You need
- to complete the Health Sciences First Year programme at the University of Otago
- a Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- a Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics)
- two years' experience as a dentist
- an Annual Practising Certificate
- to pass a police check
You may need
- to complete the primary examination and join the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS)
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Dental Council of New Zealand
Te Kaunihera Tiaki Niho
Phone Number,04 499 4820
inquiries@dcnz.org.nz
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