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Orthodontists in Washington

Want to work as an Orthodontists in Washington? Here’s what you need to know. 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.

$108,772 National Median Annual Wage
Extensive Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Orthodontists Make in Washington?

State-level wage data is not available for this occupation in Washington. See national-level wages below.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, orthodontists earn a median of $108,772 per year ($52.29/hour).

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 2,129,132 orthodontists nationwide.

Forecasted number of jobs for Orthodontists

Top States for Orthodontists Employment

The table below shows the states where the most orthodontists work.

State Number Employed
California 670
Ohio 380
New York 310
South Carolina 280
Virginia 260
Indiana 130
Alabama 130
North Carolina 110
Utah 100
Connecticut 80
Kansas 60
Iowa 30

Highest-Paying States for Orthodontists

These states pay the most for orthodontists.

State Annual Median Salary
Iowa $223,020
Alabama $222,010
Ohio $211,410
Indiana $203,520
Tennessee $174,830
South Carolina $148,410
Georgia $143,080
Utah $124,830
New York $105,110
California $101,420

Skills

The most important orthodontists skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Critical Thinking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Monitoring  4.0 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  4.0 / 5
0
5
Complex Problem Solving  4.0 / 5
0
5
Speaking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  3.9 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Medicine and Dentistry  5.0 / 5
0
5
Customer and Personal Service  4.2 / 5
0
5
English Language  3.7 / 5
0
5
Biology  3.7 / 5
0
5
Computers and Electronics  3.3 / 5
0
5
Mathematics  3.2 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Key abilities for orthodontists, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Problem Sensitivity  4.1 / 5
0
5
Finger Dexterity  4.0 / 5
0
5
Inductive Reasoning  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Arm-Hand Steadiness  4.0 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  4.0 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, orthodontists typically:

  • Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
  • Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures.
  • 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.
  • Fit dental appliances in patients' mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth.
  • Adjust dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function.
  • Provide patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates.
  • Advise patients to comply with treatment plans.
  • Prepare diagnostic and treatment records.
  • Instruct dental officers and technical assistants in orthodontic procedures and techniques.
  • Coordinate orthodontic services with other dental and medical services.
  • Design and fabricate appliances, such as space maintainers, retainers, and labial and lingual arch wires.

Work Activities

  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Developing and Building Teams
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Getting Information
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Facebook

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

  • Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences

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Also Known As

Board Certified Orthodontist, Dental Treatment Coordinator, Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentist, Doctor, Invisible Braces Orthodontist, Orthodontic Dentist, Orthodontic Specialist, Orthodontic Treatment Coordinator, Orthodontics Doctor, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Specialist, Orthodontist, Pediatric Orthodontist.

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