To become an Orthodontist, who is a specialist, one must typically complete the following steps:
- Obtain a bachelor's degree: you must obtain a bachelor's degree in any major before applying to dental school.
- Get accepted into a dental school: you must take the dental admission test (DAT) & apply to dental schools. Dental school typically will take four additional years of classwork to complete.
- Complete a residency: after graduation from dental school, a candidate must complete a two-year residency program in orthodontics or a similar specialty.
- Get licensed: you must be licensed to practice orthodontics in your state of practice.
- Get certified by the American board of orthodontics: to become a certified orthodontist, you must pass an exam administered by the American board of orthodontics.
- Keep up with continuing education: to keep up with the latest orthodontic techniques & technology, orthodontists must complete continuing education courses each year, which Dr. Azizi & even his staff continue to do as a group.
