According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures. | 98% |
| Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities. | 98% |
| Fit dental appliances in patients' mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth. | 98% |
| Adjust dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function. | 98% |
| 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. | 98% |
| Provide patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates. | 96% |
| Prepare diagnostic and treatment records. | 95% |
| Advise patients to comply with treatment plans. | 95% |
| Instruct dental officers and technical assistants in orthodontic procedures and techniques. | 95% |
| Coordinate orthodontic services with other dental and medical services. | 92% |
| Design and fabricate appliances, such as space maintainers, retainers, and labial and lingual arch wires. | 90% |
