I’m 13 and I really want to be one. Every time I go to my appointment for my braces I just love talking to the workers and orthodontist on what they do and it makes me so excited. I do know it’s a lot of work but it’s a pretty cool job to me
I'd never go to an online provider where you don't get IPR and you don't even see your dentist. I'm going to see the best orthodontist I can find in my city. Totally worth it for a high quality experience and a skilled professional. I'd never take risks with my teeth. I live in UK.
Dr. Coughlin, Thank you so much for this refreshingly optimistic and honest video on the future of orthodontics. This question has certainly been on my mind as a discerning new dental school grad. Thank you for this perspective!
Although some people say ortho is dying due to emerging aligner market, another side argues that ortho now only brought down on par with other specialties, because ortho used to do "all" cases (including easy ones), but now GP's do the easy ones and refer complex cases just like all other specialties have been doing. Do you agree with this?
I had crowded bottom teeth. So did my friend “Kate”. I went to orthodontist, she did a direct to consumer aligners. I paid 2k more, but two years later I love my smile. I can floss and just sleep in retainers. Kate is happier with her teeth but she is thinking about going to see an orthodontist.
Hi Dr. Nate, could you make a video on opening a practice? I know that it's a vast topic but I (and others perhaps) would greatly appreciate an introductory-style video. Thanks again for all you do, take care!
Hey Angela. Love that idea and I've got that question asked a lot. Actually in the midst of opening 2 at the moment so would be a good refresher for me too!
definitely not. in Lithuania it's like tons of people coming to ortho offices. but you need to have a lot of money for the treatment too. it's private business.
Thank you so much for your perspective. I’ve been interested in ortho for as long as I can remember. But the implications of Invisalign and other aligner companies concerned me into reconsidering specializing in ortho. I would love to hear your perspective in how competition of general dentists providing Invisalign affects an orthodontic office. An orthodontist I work with warned me that the field is difficult to find full time jobs out of residency, so I would love to know how the competition with general dentists adds to this
Hey MyKenzie. I think having Invisalign and more people doing it/interested in it is great even if DDS are doing it. The more people have access to ortho the better I believe. I'm not sure as far as job opportunities straight out of school but the transition from school to work is tough no matter what direction you choose.
I'm a senior in highschool interested in becoming an orthodontist but after research I've realized that dental school alone can cost over 90,000 alone not including cost of residency to specialize. Could u please give information about how you made a plan to pay off your loans while also saving money
During dental school is there separate classes for people who want to become oral surgeons vs orthodontics, etc.? Or does everyone learn the same thing then learn different post-dental school?
Hi Dr. Nate! Do you think there is an age limit to becoming an orthodontist? I recently became interested in the field and am planning on applying to dental schools next year. However, I am 25. This would mean I would not begin practicing until age 35. As an orthodontist, do you think this would be too old?
Hey Erin is 35 is too old I guess I'm over the hill! Definitely go for it and I know people who started their undergrad in their 40s so you are never too old!
Ooh hard to fully remember but I believe the math portion was not that difficult but reading comprehensive and carving (yes in Canada we had a carving portion) was the most difficult. I just basically carved all day and took a ton of reading comprehension tests.
I’m 13 and I really want to be one. Every time I go to my appointment for my braces I just love talking to the workers and orthodontist on what they do and it makes me so excited. I do know it’s a lot of work but it’s a pretty cool job to me
I think so too:)
I'd never go to an online provider where you don't get IPR and you don't even see your dentist. I'm going to see the best orthodontist I can find in my city. Totally worth it for a high quality experience and a skilled professional. I'd never take risks with my teeth. I live in UK.
Dr. Coughlin, Thank you so much for this refreshingly optimistic and honest video on the future of orthodontics. This question has certainly been on my mind as a discerning new dental school grad. Thank you for this perspective!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Although some people say ortho is dying due to emerging aligner market, another side argues that ortho now only brought down on par with other specialties, because ortho used to do "all" cases (including easy ones), but now GP's do the easy ones and refer complex cases just like all other specialties have been doing. Do you agree with this?
I had crowded bottom teeth. So did my friend “Kate”. I went to orthodontist, she did a direct to consumer aligners. I paid 2k more, but two years later I love my smile. I can floss and just sleep in retainers. Kate is happier with her teeth but she is thinking about going to see an orthodontist.
Love this video! Such an inspiration ✨️ 💖
I really like the positivity 👍👌
Hi Dr. Nate, could you make a video on opening a practice? I know that it's a vast topic but I (and others perhaps) would greatly appreciate an introductory-style video. Thanks again for all you do, take care!
Hey Angela. Love that idea and I've got that question asked a lot. Actually in the midst of opening 2 at the moment so would be a good refresher for me too!
definitely not. in Lithuania it's like tons of people coming to ortho offices. but you need to have a lot of money for the treatment too. it's private business.
Thanks so much for the detailed video!👍
Thank you for watching
Plz do an office tour I would love to see it
Hi Rabia. I did a tour a year or so ago of our Frisco, Texas office. You can find it here facebook.com/watch/?v=2719825504734925
Nathan Coughlin okay I’ll check it out thank you 🙏
Thank you so much for your perspective. I’ve been interested in ortho for as long as I can remember. But the implications of Invisalign and other aligner companies concerned me into reconsidering specializing in ortho. I would love to hear your perspective in how competition of general dentists providing Invisalign affects an orthodontic office. An orthodontist I work with warned me that the field is difficult to find full time jobs out of residency, so I would love to know how the competition with general dentists adds to this
Hey MyKenzie. I think having Invisalign and more people doing it/interested in it is great even if DDS are doing it. The more people have access to ortho the better I believe. I'm not sure as far as job opportunities straight out of school but the transition from school to work is tough no matter what direction you choose.
How are you doing now?
thank you for answering my question!! Love your videos
Thank you for the question!
thanks for touching on this topic doc. There is alot of doom and gloom on sdn.
Yes there is but Ortho is amazing!
I'm a senior in highschool interested in becoming an orthodontist but after research I've realized that dental school alone can cost over 90,000 alone not including cost of residency to specialize. Could u please give information about how you made a plan to pay off your loans while also saving money
Hey try this video ua-cam.com/video/BrVC6qqweHA/v-deo.html
Is this a lucrative field? How much can you expect to make starting out? 200-300k? Thanks
Is it difficult to open your own practice? How difficult and how did you over come it? What kind of situation were you “stuck” on?
Yes not gonna lie it's tough. You have to change your psychology from being an operator to a business owner. Takes a lot of practice and time.
During dental school is there separate classes for people who want to become oral surgeons vs orthodontics, etc.? Or does everyone learn the same thing then learn different post-dental school?
All the same schooling in dental school.
Hi Dr. Nate! Do you think there is an age limit to becoming an orthodontist? I recently became interested in the field and am planning on applying to dental schools next year. However, I am 25. This would mean I would not begin practicing until age 35. As an orthodontist, do you think this would be too old?
Hey Erin is 35 is too old I guess I'm over the hill! Definitely go for it and I know people who started their undergrad in their 40s so you are never too old!
Hello, if I have back and neck tightness could I still be a dentist or orthodontist? Or is it a bad idea to go into this field?
You'll probably be fine but like everyone we need to take care of our bodies because without good health nothing else matters:)
Can u plzz tell how do u make per month approx
How much
Orthodontic field will be on peak for another generation unless any evolution.
Definitely!
How did u study for the DAT
Ooh hard to fully remember but I believe the math portion was not that difficult but reading comprehensive and carving (yes in Canada we had a carving portion) was the most difficult. I just basically carved all day and took a ton of reading comprehension tests.
Nathan Coughlin oh okay thank you 😊 so much
Do orthodontists have time for their families?
Lol. Yes they do. You can work as much or little as you want. You can still have a great lifestyle and only work 2-3 days a week.
U r talking about history of orth,, u should be focusing on the subject!!