Key steps to succes by Jonathan Patterson https://padlet.com/jonathanpatterson1/Jonathan Orthodontist timeline en-us 2020-10-23 22:06:59 UTC 2025-12-08 22:03:00 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9d0.png First step to your career is finishing high school jonathanpatterson1 https://padlet.com/jonathanpatterson1/Jonathan/wish/857442890 2020-10-23 22:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanpatterson1/Jonathan/wish/857442890 The second step is to get a bachelor's degree jonathanpatterson1 https://padlet.com/jonathanpatterson1/Jonathan/wish/857513655 2020-10-23 23:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanpatterson1/Jonathan/wish/857513655 Step 3 take the Dental Admissions Test or the (DAT) then end your test scores to a accredited dental school and apply to study there. jonathanpatterson1 https://padlet.com/jonathanpatterson1/Jonathan/wish/857521282 2020-10-23 23:32:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanpatterson1/Jonathan/wish/857521282 Step 4 study for a doctorate degree at a accredited dental school the degrees that are relevant are Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) or Doctor Of Dental Surgery (DOS) jonathanpatterson1 https://padlet.com/jonathanpatterson1/Jonathan/wish/857528964 2020-10-23 23:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanpatterson1/Jonathan/wish/857528964 Step 5 seek volunteer or temporary work while taking your course work this will help you gain experience in the field. jonathanpatterson1 https://padlet.com/jonathanpatterson1/Jonathan/wish/857531099 2020-10-23 23:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanpatterson1/Jonathan/wish/857531099 Step 6 sign up for an accredited orthodontic specialty program after finishing dental school. There are 67 such programs in the United States and Canada. This program can take from two to three years to complete. jonathanpatterson1 https://padlet.com/jonathanpatterson1/Jonathan/wish/857532192 2020-10-23 23:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanpatterson1/Jonathan/wish/857532192 Step 7 apply for a state-required license after completing the orthodontist program. You'll need to pass a written and practical exam to receive the license. jonathanpatterson1 https://padlet.com/jonathanpatterson1/Jonathan/wish/857532721 2020-10-23 23:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanpatterson1/Jonathan/wish/857532721 Step 8 consider becoming a certified orthodontist. Contact the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) to apply. This is purely voluntary. jonathanpatterson1 https://padlet.com/jonathanpatterson1/Jonathan/wish/857532954 2020-10-23 23:44:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanpatterson1/Jonathan/wish/857532954 Step 9 and final step seek employment at a reputable dental clinic or private practice. Eventually you may consider starting your own business. jonathanpatterson1 https://padlet.com/jonathanpatterson1/Jonathan/wish/857534742 2020-10-23 23:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jonathanpatterson1/Jonathan/wish/857534742