How to Become an Orthodontist (Including My Personal Journey)

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In this video, I will explain the steps you need to take to become an orthodontist including my personal journey.
The first step is to graduate high school and start your undergraduate education. Undergrad is typically completed in 4 years, but some students finish in less or more time. If you want to start dental school directly after undergrad, you apply to dental school during your third year of undergrad (if you are completing undergrad in 4 years).
Once you graduate from undergrad you will start dental school, which is another 4 year program. During your third year of dental school you will apply to orthodontic residency programs, which are an additional 2-3 years dependent on where you attend.
After you graduate from your residency program you are officially an orthodontist! In summary, the total time after high school is 10-11 years to become an orthodontist.
If you have any questions about the process or any other questions put them in the comments below!
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@Xmari.y.jackieX 2 жыл бұрын

You explained this so well and in such a short time than other videos that say way too much but so little at the same time! I'm a Junior in Highschool and I've been curious about being an orthodontist since I was young too, so this really helped to understand what I need to do and explain it to my parents in simpler way. Your videos are really helping people understand these things!🙏

@drarielmitch 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you found it helpful!!

@johnalmanza6327 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a sophomore in high school and have been wanting to become an orthodontist for a few years now! Thank you for this video :)

@AngelRivera-bs7uf Жыл бұрын

Early this morning at 11 years old, my daughter came to my wife and I, and said “ I really want to be an orthodontist “. As parents, we were so happy to hear this ! She then told us what would be the process to make this dream come true. Thanks to your video, we now know what it takes!!! Thank you Dr. Ariel for this awesome video ! 👍🏼

@crablord2178 Жыл бұрын

I've had my eye on orthodintistry since 6th grade and I'm still very passionate about it even now as a second-year in high school :) I never really knew where to start but your video has helped so much!

@arielmadison2807 2 жыл бұрын

You did an AMAZING job explaining this, very short and to the point. Thank you Dr. Ariel!

@drarielmitch 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you found it helpful!

@user-fh1ht4cj4r 6 ай бұрын

Great video!

@TYxMcFLYProductions Жыл бұрын

u fine & you answered my questions. thanks 😊

@moraaosumo5148 2 жыл бұрын

this is probably the best explanations videos i’ve seen

@drarielmitch 2 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful!!

@yupitsmeee286 Жыл бұрын

I have braces and i love how it has change my smile and made me more confident, I’m now a senior in highschool and I want to do the same. I want to help other perfect their teeth to give them more confidence!

@olivia_kinney Жыл бұрын

yes same

@jiyajohnson8527 Жыл бұрын

Omg same. I just decided to go for it. I’m currently going through braces process and junior in high school. Do we need high gpa. Going to be senior in high school. I’m scared, but I think I got it.

@dyanijones8360 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, I am currently going into my senior year ! Majored in biology and looking for a dental school!

@sollylubin3998 Жыл бұрын

Is that the best major to do?

@AmrAlnamer 6 ай бұрын

@@sollylubin3998 yeah i would say biology or chem my sister majored in chem and she is now a Orthodontist she went to columbia school of dental medicine

@Sunsets-1233 2 жыл бұрын

great video!

@drarielmitch 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kyla2011 2 жыл бұрын

im so glad to have found a black woman, like myself, who has become an orthodontist. i'm struggling to find what i should major in for undergrad and if i worry that if i don't do well on the DAT my plans would be crushed. i'm not good in chemistry or bio but i would do them to become and orthodontist since i like the profession. i'm so scared that i might not get into dental school since i heard the DAT is really hard. How was the DAT for you and what did you do to prepare?

@drarielmitch 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kyla! Make sure you prep well for the DAT so that you can do your best. I mainly used the Kaplan DAT prep book. KZfaq also has really helpful organic chemistry videos specifically for the DAT that I found really helpful. You’ve got this!

@otsausar9687 2 жыл бұрын

Hey ! Thank you so much for doing this video ! I’m currently applying for dental school this cycle . What was your gpa in dental school when you applied for residency?

@StrictlySports 2 жыл бұрын

What was your college gpa ?

@StrictlySports 2 жыл бұрын

And your major

@onynje 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you this is exactly what I was looking for! Do you think I’d be able to do track still? Or would that only be done at whatever school I do my undergrad?

@drarielmitch 2 жыл бұрын

You’d have to check and see if the track program allows grad students to participate!

@Renne620 Жыл бұрын

Hey. I’m in the 8th grade and I want to become an orthodontist and I have wanted to for a long time now, I’m just curious if you know if I can start preparing for anything now so I can cut the collage time or wtv, i found this video really helpful and informative but I was just wondering thanks!!

@aalaakhattab8549 Жыл бұрын

Can you please post some tips on how to get accepted into residency programs?

@Donut0616 Жыл бұрын

Can u please make a video on how to get ready to be an orthodontist in highschool???? What kind of things should I do in highschool to get better chances of going to college, dental school, ortho residency, etc.????? Should I be taking all honors classes and all AP classes? What classes should I take? What about electives? What grades do I need? Sorry I’m almost a freshman and so I’m really stressed but I really wanna reach for my goals!!! ❤❤❤❤

@jayporch8089 Жыл бұрын

Surround yourself with a lot of science classes and anatomy if they offer that. Specific ones I’d say would be biology, and chemistry. Both will help you. Electives really are up to you and should be your own personal choices because most dental schools want to see what u like to do not just what there admission page says. And volunteer wherever you can! At a local dentist office or orthodontist office would be a good place but you have to be careful with HIPPA laws, but some orthodontists will work with you. 😊

@sliceifyy3081 3 ай бұрын

Can you become an orthodontist and do dentist stuff like, filings, extraction and root canal and more while doing braces and stuff ?

@five-fingersasmr7484 Жыл бұрын

Dr. Ariel thank you for the very informative video. Do you have an email that I can reach you at? I have some question, and somethings to clarify from your video. I want to make sure that I am 100% on the right track to become orthodontist! Looking forward to your reply. God Bless You!

@easeyomind2147 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you can answer this question for me please 🙏🏾 I am currently in my first year in college, I’m currently working on my AA degree and transfer to get my bachelors degree for orthodontist but I’ve been thinking about switching to an AS degree so I can start working as a dental hygienist upon graduation but I wanted to know if I switch to the the as if I can still get my bachelors degree and still become an orthodontist later on??? I’ve spoke with advisors at my college but i was really confused by the answers they gave me. So my question is can I still go for a bachelors to become an orthodontist after completing my Associate in science in dental hygiene ???

@alyssasasmr7612 Жыл бұрын

Hi!So I've been told that in order to be an orthodontist,you have to go to college.Recently though,I've discovered a program at MINT dentistry that helps you get your career faster.What option would you recommend is better?

@minamahdizadeh6741 6 ай бұрын

Hello There. I hope you are fine. I got my braces one year ago and now I had to move to the US so I have continue treatment in the US only. Is it possible to change my ortho and how will the charges be? Is it essential to remove the braces and put it again?

@pabritova 7 ай бұрын

Did you pay tuition for ortho residency at Indiana? Or did you get a resident salary or stipend?

@pinkloafers Жыл бұрын

is there anyway that you can go to a tech school for 1-2 years first then transfer into a college? would that be a waste of time? would i still be able to finish my pre reqs

@nomo4u886 7 ай бұрын

I am 26 years old and I want to become an oral facial maxillo surgeon. I have no experience in dentistry would you suggest the same steps you took but instead of orthodontics I go with oral maxillo surgeon

@janetgalindo8336 2 жыл бұрын

The college I apply for don’t have a dental major , but I major in biology can that still work ?

@giannacrescenzo848 2 жыл бұрын

When applying for dental schools did you hide that you wanted to specialize or did you talk about that in your personal statement and interviews?

@rachaelducharme3169 Жыл бұрын

When you become an orthodontist how many vacation days do you get off ? And How many times a year??

@CR-zm1lv Жыл бұрын

Do you need to have a good gpa and good sat score in high school for all of this? I’m really worried about that and I’m worried I’m not smart enough for dental school and especially since it’s so competitive. I do have higher than average grades and some test scores but definitely not elite. Can anyone technically make it into dental school? Or anyone close to the gpa requirement and dat requirement?

@stephaniemartinez-barbosa9861 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I’m interested in becoming a orthodontist. I was wondering which is more beneficial to start out, with an AA (general studies) or AS dental hygiene? If I were to choose an AS I was wondering if I could further my education to be an orthodontist. I’m sort of confused because my counselors tell me one thing and then other teachers tell me another.

@easeyomind2147 2 жыл бұрын

Heyy, i am in the same boat as you right now and I just posted a question similar to yours hopefully she answer. I want to become an orthodontist as well and I’m currently on my AA path but I was thinking about switching to an AS in dental hygiene but I’m not sure if it’s more beneficial than the AA

@kahiaasole 2 жыл бұрын

so you wouldn't need to go to grad school after undergrad?

@samira6314 Жыл бұрын

Hi I’m a junior in high school and I’m really curious about something. So do you have to do undergrad after high school or it’s optional. I mean like do you have to do undergrad then dental school or you don’t have to do undergrad and just go into dental school. Let me know. Also thank you for a great video. Please let me know when you get the time. -Sami

@AmrAlnamer 6 ай бұрын

what did you major in college

@xanethmorales2257 Жыл бұрын

Is taking ap chemistry in high school worth it?

@LilFedent Жыл бұрын

What about the 1 million debt you got to pay back from all those years of school ? I’m 21 years old I don’t know if it’s to late to be orthodontist I was just wondering how did you pay for school or anything? Is there any programs or tuitions students loans that can help me

@pikusarker1359 2 жыл бұрын

Mam how much orthodontist earns in your country? Plz reply. Thanks a lot

@elisaNetshisaulu-od8xr 5 ай бұрын

Hi am 14 years old and it is also my dream to become an orthodontist So l just wanted to ask you if you get salary while you are in dental school

@user-is5ky4yf1l Жыл бұрын

I have a question about the orthodontist license. Do I need to complete 2-3 years of the residency program to perform orthodontics in the office? Can I start working as a general dentist and get an education about orthodontics through seminars?

@michaellam161 Жыл бұрын

This is a pretty broad question, but you can technically utilize orthodontic modalities more commonly, clear aligners and less commonly, fixed braces with continuing education - in your general practice. You do not technically need a residency to do so.

@meganramirez1122 2 жыл бұрын

What was the process of getting into the residency program for ortho? Did you have to be part of the top percentage of your class?

@michaellam161 Жыл бұрын

Not necessarily. Having a well rounded CV is pretty important. I was in the top 10% of my class, but I have heard of people getting in with a much lower ranking. Things like GPR, work experience and solid reference letters can give ya a solid boost.

@makaylahcasanova9816 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! What did you major in for your undergrad?? I am possibly going into biochemistry, do you recommend another route?

@drarielmitch 2 жыл бұрын

I majored in Biology! Biochemistry is a great major. Make sure you take all of your prerequisites required for dental school while in undergrad. You can find these on the dental admission website for the schools you’re interested in!

@uldavilchez2718 10 ай бұрын

I was thinking of bio chem too how did it work out for you?

@katelynkeifer7887 2 жыл бұрын

So you don’t need a masters or doctorate degree to go to dental school?

@drarielmitch 2 жыл бұрын

Nope! You just need your bachelor’s degree to get in to most dental schools. You’ll get your doctorate from dental school and your master’s from most orthodontic residency programs (but not all of them)