Orthodontists

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

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Orthodontists.

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Orthodontists.