We appreciate that! And yes you totally should become an orthodontist ! It's an amazing job. So rewarding. We get to work with awesome people every day. GOod luck!
I'd recommend following the DAT destroyer group (to be accepted to Dental school you need a good DAT score, 20+ in a few areas) on Facebook and go through everything Chemistry/ Organic Chemistry/ biology and Math on Khan's academy.
Dental school was fun and extremely challenging. There’s a ton of classes and also hands on activities as you learn the clinical techniques of practicing dentistry! Everything from doing cleanings, tooth fillings, root canals, extracting teeth, etc.
This video is awesome!! So informative and automatic like when I see you start your day with your baby and dog on a simple walk. I currently work for an orthodontist as an assistant and I love it!! Debond appointments are probably my favorite because you get to see the finish product of a patients treatment and the transformation is always great! Thanks for sharing! 😎😎
Thanks for making videos! I will be checking out your channel! I am on my 5th year as a transfer doing bio and im in between med and dental school, i understand they are different beasts. Im leaning more towards dentistry and orthodontics lately!
Thanks for the shoutout! Congrats on the first year. Dental school is an epic challenge but it's worth it. Hang in there and enjoy. Happy to help and offer any advice as you get further into the journey!
I just got braces about almost a month ago and I love them and love going there I’d love to be a orthodontist but it takes so long to do cause of college
Hi I’m interested in pursuing orthodontics and my question is: what schools did you attend to achieve your success? Also how are you able to go on vacations when you have so much responsibility at work?
Thanks so much for the question. I attended college at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, then dental school and orthodontic residency at University of the Pacific in San Francisco. And the question about vacation is a good one! As an orthodontist and business owner, we are able to set our own schedule in terms of when the office is open and seeing patients. We can also choose to take some time off. Running a practice is hard work so it's important to take some time off to recharge.
Where did you get that “Professional Mouth Deodorant”? I looked online and can’t seem to find it! I’m waiting on my Invisalign trays from you guys! Hoping it will help with some breath issues that I worry may come along with the trays!
Great video man. Pre dent here! 🙋 I want to become an orthodontist one day but I'm scared I won't be smart enough to be in the top 10% of my class. Also, is the future for orthodontists bright? Thanks! Any additional advice would be appreciated.
I’m a dental assistant currently and I’m trying to become a orthodontist do you have any tips that I could use to get through the school years and where to start!
Hey, so I’m currently studying pre-dental and wanna become an orthodontist eventually, but I’m a little nervous about all the blood involved. I know I will probably get used to it through dental school, but how often are orthodontist involved in root canals, wisdom teeth extractions, etc.
Great question. I haven't done a root canal since a month before graduating from dental school (7 years ago). Haven't pulled a tooth since a dental mission trip to Haiti in 2016...last one before that was 2012. So basically, we never do that stuff. There is a good bit of it in dental school, but that's very important to learn.
Gluck Orthodontics Thank you for responding, you put my mind at ease. I don’t think I’d mind doing it through dental school because of how important it is to learn and understand, but I really wasn’t looking forward to having to do those procedures for the rest of my life. I’m more interested in the straightening teeth and realigning jaws aspect of the field.
It was a long journey, but well worth it. 4 year college, 3 years dental school, 2.5 years orthodontic residency. I completed college at University of Michigan, then dental school and residency at University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco.
Good question. Getting the license wasn't too difficult...filling out some paperwork. School and all the training was tough! Lots of sacrifices, time spent studying instead of out having fun, etc. It was absolutely worth it though!
Hello! I’m a DS2 and originally I was not planning on specializing after dental school, but after taking several courses in Orthodontics this year I’ve realized I enjoy it the most out of all my classes and am strongly considering pursuing it once I graduate in 2022. Do you have any recommendations for me as a prospective residency applicant?
I don’t have the best motor skills but I have a huge fascination with the dentistry field. In dental school do you learn to perfect your motor skills or do you just jump right in?
Great question...it definitely depends on the person. Some people picked up the handskills portion of school very quickly. And other it took some time. But, practice makes perfect! The nice thing is that the faculty are with you every step of the way to make sure you are improving.
Hello dr i was wondering if i might be able to get in contact with you i have had my braces on 3 years already and was originally told it was going to be 24 months to 30 and i have just finished paying off the braces and was told that same day (out of nowhere) that my braces were ready i honestly feel that there is still a lot of work that needs to be done to me they look like a person with already straight teeth but that are not perfectly alligned with braces. I want them to be as perfect as possible and dont mind extra time since i already paid it off but im not too sure what exactly needs adjustment please reply🙏🙏😭
Hi I’m vlad, And I’m planning on getting my braces next week but I’ll be going to college(different city 3hrs away) next fall and currently don’t know what to do rn. Would you recommend I get it now or wait till I go to college and then find a clinic there and do it or what? Thanks in advance
That's a great question. A lot of the time, it's best to see an orthodontist in the city you're living in (ie. where your college is). That said, we have a large number of Invisalign patients who are away at college or live outside of Nashville. Since the appointment intervals are longer, people can usually come in for an appointment on their breaks from school. Good luck!
Gluck Orthodontics so you would suggest that I probably seek a different clinic at the college I’m going to or? I really want to get it off early so...:/
@@TVTND I suppose it depends on whether you would considering using aligner treatment. I'd probably go with whatever practice you feel most comfortable and will take the best care of you!
Great question. It sounds cliche but being a well rounded applicant is most important. Grades, shadowing hours, extracurricular stuff, etc. One thing we did see was a lot of applicants who had done a ton of EC stuff, but only in a very basic level. It was more impactful if someone had chosen one specific activity and really dedicated a lot of time to it. Good luck!
Great question! We actaully have another RUclips video that covers this topic! Check it out! Long story short though...you'll need a 4 year college degree, any major is fine as long as you complete the requirements to apply to dental school. Any college is great too. You'll need to excel academically and get great scores on your admissions test.
this seems like a dumb question but who are the people who "assist" you? are they also orthodontists? are you the owner of the company and their bosses?
We employ a team of 12 amazing individuals who have various roles in the office. They are the real success behind the practice. We do own the practice though, so technically we are their “boss.” That said, our practice culture is such that we all work together as a team. Thanks for the question!
@@GluckOrthodontics Hey! For my question, I meant like who are the people that check out on the patient before u come in and they also sometimes tighten the brackets/change the colors, etc?.
We have several registered dental assistants who are specifically trained in orthodontics. They are the team members who perform the clinical work on the patients along with the doctors.
Great questions. Tough say what the requirements are for dental school. But the highest possible GPA is recommended, as long as you have time to engage in other non-school activities so you are a well-rounded applicant. Leadership experience is a must as well! Good luck!
At 5:51 you said you smoothed off some top teeth because the patient didn't like his/her uneven edges. I take it the unevenness was of cosmetic impact only, as if it had functional impact significant surgery would be required, and his/her dentist would have instigated the work, not the patient. Presumably removing healthy enamel increases the impact of any future decay, and thus is undesirable. Shouldn't the patient be counselled to accept imperfect teeth? After all, when folk go for plastic surgery, breast enhancement, etc, for cosmetic reasons, they are counselled to make sure their need is genuine. Often people THINK their imperfect feature has affected their job prospects, or getting a life partner, etc, but after they've had the procedure, they find things haven't changed. Of course, if the patient is a movie star, perfect teeth may be necessary.
Hey I have a question I lost my retainers and haven’t wore my retainers for about 4 months my teeth are fine but would I have to get braces again or can I just get new retainers
I was going through the comments and saw that you attended the university of the pacific for dental school and residency. University of the pacific has a really high tuition, around 150.000 per year. How did you pay all this tuition off? Was it stressful to have such a high debt.
There are a lot of choices for paying for tuition. And of course there's stress involving any amount of debt. UOP does an awesome job of bringing in lecturers in school to discuss great ways to address student loan debt so they are not an overwhelming financial burden after graduation. We also recommend some DIY study in personal finance. Check out "Personal Finance for Dummies" and "The Millionaire Next Door."
Gluck Orthodontics Thanks for the reply! Also, do you get paid during residency or dental school? And did you get any scholarships when you applied for dental school in the university of the pacific?
@@LucasEduardoVlogs I did not get paid during either. But, I did have some friends who had outside jobs at nights and on the weekends during dental school. And, some people moonlighted as dentists during residency to make extra money. I didn't receive any scholarships but that all depends on the applicant and the school.
Gluck Orthodontics I appreciate your attention and time. I like the field of orthodontics but the tuition really intimidates me and makes me wonder how long do i have to work for after residency in order to pay all of it off. If you can, explain how you dealt with the tuition and how you were able to pay it off
@@LucasEduardoVlogs I would suggest researching schools as there are a number of different price points. In-state tuition for state schools will likely be lower than out-of-state or private schools. Loan terms are different for every person. There are some great articles on WhiteCoatInvestor.com which discuss strategies for quickly paying off student loans after dental or medical school and residency. Check that out.
Can I have sarpe surgery done to expand my palate if i am missing my first molor and tooth number 10 in the front. I am 28 year old female had previous ortho treatment that went really bad. I wore a palate expander when I was 21 and it left my pallate very uneven. I have root resorption to and will need dental implants on some teeth. In order to fix this mess I will need surgery. I am just wondering how this will be done if I am missing some teeth. How can they expand my palate if my molor is missing or can they expand it by the bone without using the tooth. I am also wondering about the dental implants to. Should i wait to after ortho to get the implants or can they put a temporary tooth theRE so I wont have a gap or just leave the gap How does that work?
Thanks so much for the question! The best thing to do is see an orthodontist for a comprehensive evaluation. They can discuss all of your questions/concerns and see what's possible for your treatment. Good luck!
I want to be in the medical field, but I kinda leaning towards the dental field because my mom works with a orthodontist and I get to help in the summer at the office and I find it way easier than the Medical field, not saying the dental field isn’t hard cause I’m sure it has there challenges but . I just have to make a choice before I leave high school😭😭
Thanks for the comment! You should spend some time shadowing both doctors and dentists, in various fields, to get an idea of which fits your interest and personality. Both are tough - hard to get into medical and dental school, the training is difficult, and then the job is tough too! I can't speak for medicine, but orthodontics and dentistry is an amazing profession! I love it!
This is my Dream career I’ve been wanting to be a orthodontist since my 8th grade year in middle school ( I’m a junior ) . I pray that I become one . But is dental really hard like people say it is ??
Thanks for the comment! Like any profession, if you want to succeed, you have to work hard! So yes, dentistry is hard because there is a lot that goes into delivering high quality dental care and service, and running a business. But it is a fantastic job!
Great question. It all depends on the person. Some people come out with hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt, and some come out with none. Everyone's financial situation is different. We do have a bunch of friends who were able to reduce their debt load by practicing in the military - either as part of a dental school scholarship, or enlisting and practicing after dental school.
Totally! You can major in anything (biology, art history, math, etc.) as long as you complete all the necessary scientific requirements. My major was Biopsychology.
Great question! (I actually think we have another RUclips video that talks about this). But it took me 4 years of college, 3 years of dental school, then 2.5 years of orthodontic residency. Depending on where you go to school, it could be a little longer. Hope this helps!
Great question. Our biggest strength and area of expertise is a comprehensive understanding of facial growth and development. So we spend a considerable amount of time and energy managing children as they grow and develop (their teeth, jaw structures, etc). In terms of orthodontic treatment, we prescribe and deliver comprehensive treatment to adolescents (that's your standard treatment in teens), along with early treatment for children in the primary dentition. We also treat a large number of adults with regular treatment, as well as pre-restorative and surgical treatment. It's a lot of fun!
Great question. It all depends on where you live. In the US, usually it requires 4 years of college, 4 years of dental school, then 2-3 years of orthodontic residency. So most practicing orthodontists start at around 27-28 years old.
Great question. It was definitely difficult...4 years of college, 4 (or 3 in my case) years of dental school, 2-3 years of orthodontic residency. Lots of sacrificing free time to study, get good grades, etc. Absolutely worth it though!!
Ty for making this video❤️I’d really like to become an orthodontist
We appreciate that! And yes you totally should become an orthodontist ! It's an amazing job. So rewarding. We get to work with awesome people every day. GOod luck!
i’m turning 14 next week, i plan on becoming an orthodontist when i’m older haha
good shit lindsey
I turn 14 tomorrow
I'd recommend following the DAT destroyer group (to be accepted to Dental school you need a good DAT score, 20+ in a few areas) on Facebook and go through everything Chemistry/ Organic Chemistry/ biology and Math on Khan's academy.
Me to I am Turing 14 and I wanna be an orthodontist
me too☺️
Such an informing video ! I plan on being a orthodontist when I grow up
That's awesome!! It's a great profession.
Same!!
Was dental school fun? Like what did you learn, hands on activites?
Dental school was fun and extremely challenging. There’s a ton of classes and also hands on activities as you learn the clinical techniques of practicing dentistry! Everything from doing cleanings, tooth fillings, root canals, extracting teeth, etc.
This video is awesome!! So informative and automatic like when I see you start your day with your baby and dog on a simple walk. I currently work for an orthodontist as an assistant and I love it!! Debond appointments are probably my favorite because you get to see the finish product of a patients treatment and the transformation is always great! Thanks for sharing! 😎😎
Our pleasure! We are actually working on A Day In The Life of an Orthodontic Assistant video! Stay tuned!
Thanks for making videos! I will be checking out your channel!
I am on my 5th year as a transfer doing bio and im in between med and dental school, i understand they are different beasts. Im leaning more towards dentistry and orthodontics lately!
Itakunaii x That’s great! Keep up the good work! Let us know if we can help in any way, offer advice, etc. 🤓
I want to become an orthodontist but it takes like 6-8 years to become one, did you have a dental job while studying to become one?
I did not because I was in school full time. I do know some friends who did some moonlighting on the weekends, but it wasn't full-time.
Thank you for this. Right now I just want to be a general dentist, but I won't close my door just yet. Greetings from a D1 at Loma Linda! Woot woot!
Thanks for the shoutout! Congrats on the first year. Dental school is an epic challenge but it's worth it. Hang in there and enjoy. Happy to help and offer any advice as you get further into the journey!
I just got braces about almost a month ago and I love them and love going there I’d love to be a orthodontist but it takes so long to do cause of college
It's worth it! Long journey but the end result is awesome. Couldn't think of a better profession.
Gluck Orthodontics thank you!
I’m an aspiring orthodontist as well. Currently applying to dental school. Thanks for the video
You got it! Happy to help if you have any questions!
Hi I’m interested in pursuing orthodontics and my question is: what schools did you attend to achieve your success? Also how are you able to go on vacations when you have so much responsibility at work?
Thanks so much for the question. I attended college at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, then dental school and orthodontic residency at University of the Pacific in San Francisco. And the question about vacation is a good one! As an orthodontist and business owner, we are able to set our own schedule in terms of when the office is open and seeing patients. We can also choose to take some time off. Running a practice is hard work so it's important to take some time off to recharge.
You have beautiful skin, you must follow your wife’s advice!
I do! She does know a thing or two about skincare :)
Does your wife have a RUclips page for skin care? Nice video btw!
Where did you get that “Professional Mouth Deodorant”? I looked online and can’t seem to find it! I’m waiting on my Invisalign trays from you guys! Hoping it will help with some breath issues that I worry may come along with the trays!
It's called "Speak-Ezy" breath spray from Perfecto Products in Atlanta, GA. The best stuff ever!! See you soon for your trays :)
Great video man. Pre dent here! 🙋 I want to become an orthodontist one day but I'm scared I won't be smart enough to be in the top 10% of my class. Also, is the future for orthodontists bright? Thanks! Any additional advice would be appreciated.
Happy to help!! Send us an email to askdrgluck@gmail.com and we can go over all this stuff!
I’m a dental assistant currently and I’m trying to become a orthodontist do you have any tips that I could use to get through the school years and where to start!
We've got plenty!! Send us an email over at askdrgluck@gmail.com and we can offer some advice.
Hey, so I’m currently studying pre-dental and wanna become an orthodontist eventually, but I’m a little nervous about all the blood involved. I know I will probably get used to it through dental school, but how often are orthodontist involved in root canals, wisdom teeth extractions, etc.
Great question. I haven't done a root canal since a month before graduating from dental school (7 years ago). Haven't pulled a tooth since a dental mission trip to Haiti in 2016...last one before that was 2012. So basically, we never do that stuff. There is a good bit of it in dental school, but that's very important to learn.
Gluck Orthodontics Thank you for responding, you put my mind at ease. I don’t think I’d mind doing it through dental school because of how important it is to learn and understand, but I really wasn’t looking forward to having to do those procedures for the rest of my life. I’m more interested in the straightening teeth and realigning jaws aspect of the field.
I want to be an orthodontist because I’ve had braces for a good couple of years but how long do u have to stay in dental school for
We actually have another RUclips video that covers that topic. Check it out!
I'm 15 but like 12 years of extra learning. I'm not sure I could handle that that would be learning up until your 30.
It's a long road, but a lot of fun! School is great!
How long did it take you to become an orthodontist? What schools did you attend ?
It was a long journey, but well worth it. 4 year college, 3 years dental school, 2.5 years orthodontic residency. I completed college at University of Michigan, then dental school and residency at University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco.
@@GluckOrthodontics thank you, I was also wondering what you majored in when you attended the University of Michigan.
I majored in Brain, Behavior, and Cognitive Sciences.
What’s one thing you wish you did when you were trying to get a lincesne
Good question. Getting the license wasn't too difficult...filling out some paperwork. School and all the training was tough! Lots of sacrifices, time spent studying instead of out having fun, etc. It was absolutely worth it though!
Who else thought the thumbnail background was ole Gunnar Solsjæker
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Hello! I’m a DS2 and originally I was not planning on specializing after dental school, but after taking several courses in Orthodontics this year I’ve realized I enjoy it the most out of all my classes and am strongly considering pursuing it once I graduate in 2022. Do you have any recommendations for me as a prospective residency applicant?
Yes! Send me an email askdrgluck@gmail.com and we can discuss. Thank you!
Dr G looks like Hugh Hefner
I don’t have the best motor skills but I have a huge fascination with the dentistry field. In dental school do you learn to perfect your motor skills or do you just jump right in?
Great question...it definitely depends on the person. Some people picked up the handskills portion of school very quickly. And other it took some time. But, practice makes perfect! The nice thing is that the faculty are with you every step of the way to make sure you are improving.
Hello dr i was wondering if i might be able to get in contact with you i have had my braces on 3 years already and was originally told it was going to be 24 months to 30 and i have just finished paying off the braces and was told that same day (out of nowhere) that my braces were ready i honestly feel that there is still a lot of work that needs to be done to me they look like a person with already straight teeth but that are not perfectly alligned with braces. I want them to be as perfect as possible and dont mind extra time since i already paid it off but im not too sure what exactly needs adjustment please reply🙏🙏😭
Hi I’m vlad,
And I’m planning on getting my braces next week but I’ll be going to college(different city 3hrs away) next fall and currently don’t know what to do rn. Would you recommend I get it now or wait till I go to college and then find a clinic there and do it or what?
Thanks in advance
That's a great question. A lot of the time, it's best to see an orthodontist in the city you're living in (ie. where your college is). That said, we have a large number of Invisalign patients who are away at college or live outside of Nashville. Since the appointment intervals are longer, people can usually come in for an appointment on their breaks from school. Good luck!
Gluck Orthodontics so you would suggest that I probably seek a different clinic at the college I’m going to or? I really want to get it off early so...:/
@@TVTND I suppose it depends on whether you would considering using aligner treatment. I'd probably go with whatever practice you feel most comfortable and will take the best care of you!
Besides good grades and shadowing hours, what else is needed/recommended to be a competitive applicant for dental school?
Great question. It sounds cliche but being a well rounded applicant is most important. Grades, shadowing hours, extracurricular stuff, etc. One thing we did see was a lot of applicants who had done a ton of EC stuff, but only in a very basic level. It was more impactful if someone had chosen one specific activity and really dedicated a lot of time to it. Good luck!
Hey i am sophomore right now any tips on what should i do to become an orthodontist really looking forward to work in the dental field
The best thing to do is to shadow an orthodontist and see what it's like!
how many years, what majors, and colleges do you recommend when becoming an orthodontist?
Great question! We actaully have another RUclips video that covers this topic! Check it out! Long story short though...you'll need a 4 year college degree, any major is fine as long as you complete the requirements to apply to dental school. Any college is great too. You'll need to excel academically and get great scores on your admissions test.
this seems like a dumb question but who are the people who "assist" you? are they also orthodontists? are you the owner of the company and their bosses?
We employ a team of 12 amazing individuals who have various roles in the office. They are the real success behind the practice. We do own the practice though, so technically we are their “boss.” That said, our practice culture is such that we all work together as a team. Thanks for the question!
@@GluckOrthodontics Hey! For my question, I meant like who are the people that check out on the patient before u come in and they also sometimes tighten the brackets/change the colors, etc?.
We have several registered dental assistants who are specifically trained in orthodontics. They are the team members who perform the clinical work on the patients along with the doctors.
I’m a freshmen with a 3.6 gpa, is that good enough to become an orthodontist? Next year my goal is a 3.8 gpa
Great questions. Tough say what the requirements are for dental school. But the highest possible GPA is recommended, as long as you have time to engage in other non-school activities so you are a well-rounded applicant. Leadership experience is a must as well! Good luck!
At 5:51 you said you smoothed off some top teeth because the patient didn't like his/her uneven edges. I take it the unevenness was of cosmetic impact only, as if it had functional impact significant surgery would be required, and his/her dentist would have instigated the work, not the patient.
Presumably removing healthy enamel increases the impact of any future decay, and thus is undesirable.
Shouldn't the patient be counselled to accept imperfect teeth? After all, when folk go for plastic surgery, breast enhancement, etc, for cosmetic reasons, they are counselled to make sure their need is genuine. Often people THINK their imperfect feature has affected their job prospects, or getting a life partner, etc, but after they've had the procedure, they find things haven't changed.
Of course, if the patient is a movie star, perfect teeth may be necessary.
Thanks for the comment! We always discuss with the patient and parent (if it's a child) before any enamel removal. Hope you have a great day!
Hey I have a question I lost my retainers and haven’t wore my retainers for about 4 months my teeth are fine but would I have to get braces again or can I just get new retainers
Thanks very much for the question! Most likely you can get new retainers, but best to check in with your orthodontist for their recommendation.
I was going through the comments and saw that you attended the university of the pacific for dental school and residency. University of the pacific has a really high tuition, around 150.000 per year. How did you pay all this tuition off? Was it stressful to have such a high debt.
There are a lot of choices for paying for tuition. And of course there's stress involving any amount of debt. UOP does an awesome job of bringing in lecturers in school to discuss great ways to address student loan debt so they are not an overwhelming financial burden after graduation. We also recommend some DIY study in personal finance. Check out "Personal Finance for Dummies" and "The Millionaire Next Door."
Gluck Orthodontics Thanks for the reply! Also, do you get paid during residency or dental school? And did you get any scholarships when you applied for dental school in the university of the pacific?
@@LucasEduardoVlogs I did not get paid during either. But, I did have some friends who had outside jobs at nights and on the weekends during dental school. And, some people moonlighted as dentists during residency to make extra money. I didn't receive any scholarships but that all depends on the applicant and the school.
Gluck Orthodontics I appreciate your attention and time. I like the field of orthodontics but the tuition really intimidates me and makes me wonder how long do i have to work for after residency in order to pay all of it off. If you can, explain how you dealt with the tuition and how you were able to pay it off
@@LucasEduardoVlogs I would suggest researching schools as there are a number of different price points. In-state tuition for state schools will likely be lower than out-of-state or private schools. Loan terms are different for every person. There are some great articles on WhiteCoatInvestor.com which discuss strategies for quickly paying off student loans after dental or medical school and residency. Check that out.
Can I have sarpe surgery done to expand my palate if i am missing my first molor and tooth number 10 in the front. I am 28 year old female had previous ortho treatment that went really bad. I wore a palate expander when I was 21 and it left my pallate very uneven. I have root resorption to and will need dental implants on some teeth. In order to fix this mess I will need surgery. I am just wondering how this will be done if I am missing some teeth. How can they expand my palate if my molor is missing or can they expand it by the bone without using the tooth. I am also wondering about the dental implants to. Should i wait to after ortho to get the implants or can they put a temporary tooth theRE so I wont have a gap or just leave the gap How does that work?
Thanks so much for the question! The best thing to do is see an orthodontist for a comprehensive evaluation. They can discuss all of your questions/concerns and see what's possible for your treatment. Good luck!
I want to be in the medical field, but I kinda leaning towards the dental field because my mom works with a orthodontist and I get to help in the summer at the office and I find it way easier than the Medical field, not saying the dental field isn’t hard cause I’m sure it has there challenges but . I just have to make a choice before I leave high school😭😭
Thanks for the comment! You should spend some time shadowing both doctors and dentists, in various fields, to get an idea of which fits your interest and personality. Both are tough - hard to get into medical and dental school, the training is difficult, and then the job is tough too! I can't speak for medicine, but orthodontics and dentistry is an amazing profession! I love it!
This is my Dream career I’ve been wanting to be a orthodontist since my 8th grade year in middle school ( I’m a junior ) . I pray that I become one . But is dental really hard like people say it is ??
Thanks for the comment! Like any profession, if you want to succeed, you have to work hard! So yes, dentistry is hard because there is a lot that goes into delivering high quality dental care and service, and running a business. But it is a fantastic job!
How much money do you make?
Is it true being in alot of debt once you graduate?
Great question. It all depends on the person. Some people come out with hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt, and some come out with none. Everyone's financial situation is different. We do have a bunch of friends who were able to reduce their debt load by practicing in the military - either as part of a dental school scholarship, or enlisting and practicing after dental school.
Hey I really like your video . Can yoy major in psychology and go straight into dental school?
Totally! You can major in anything (biology, art history, math, etc.) as long as you complete all the necessary scientific requirements. My major was Biopsychology.
How long did you have to study to become an orthodontist?
Great question! (I actually think we have another RUclips video that talks about this). But it took me 4 years of college, 3 years of dental school, then 2.5 years of orthodontic residency. Depending on where you go to school, it could be a little longer. Hope this helps!
Gluck Orthodontics Is it usually that long? Im considering becoming an orthodontist.
How old are you? I was told that it takes around 10 years to become and orthodontist, which is what I want to do
I finished orthodontic residency back in 2014. Overall it was 10 years of college, dental school, and orthodontic residency. Totally worth it!
was dental school hard?
Totally! There are a lot of didactic and clinical courses. It's a lot of fun though. Thanks for the question!
What other jobs do orthodontist do except for putting braces?
Great question. Our biggest strength and area of expertise is a comprehensive understanding of facial growth and development. So we spend a considerable amount of time and energy managing children as they grow and develop (their teeth, jaw structures, etc). In terms of orthodontic treatment, we prescribe and deliver comprehensive treatment to adolescents (that's your standard treatment in teens), along with early treatment for children in the primary dentition. We also treat a large number of adults with regular treatment, as well as pre-restorative and surgical treatment. It's a lot of fun!
@@GluckOrthodontics thank you so much and how much time do you spend working? Also how long does it take to study orthodontics?
what age do you have to be?/whats the youngest?
Great question. It all depends on where you live. In the US, usually it requires 4 years of college, 4 years of dental school, then 2-3 years of orthodontic residency. So most practicing orthodontists start at around 27-28 years old.
How long does it take to become an orthodontist?
Great question! We actually have a video about that! It's also on our RUclips page. Check it out!
Was it really difficult to become an Orthodontist?
Great question. It was definitely difficult...4 years of college, 4 (or 3 in my case) years of dental school, 2-3 years of orthodontic residency. Lots of sacrificing free time to study, get good grades, etc. Absolutely worth it though!!