2007-01-14 13:58:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
A while, as some have already posted.
You should also know that orthodontics residencies are highly, highly coveted because of how lucrative the profession is. You could be in the top ten at your dental school and not get one.
However, you could also graduate at the bottom of your dental class and make a decent living as a dentist (if you have people skills, I'd imagine).
Just something to consider.
2007-01-14 15:14:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you need a bachelor's degree in science (biology with some chemistry courses). That takes 4 years, and you should probably do an honours thesis in your final year.
Next, you go to dentistry school (another 3-4 years depending on your country and the program).
Finally, you apply to a specialized orthodontics program, which lasts 2 or 3 years.
In total, you're looking at a minimum of 10 years after high school, and you need very high grades. Work hard, it's not impossible, just long!
2007-01-14 14:05:02 · answer #2 · answered by sankayak 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will depend on how accellerated your school is. But you'll probably start with a bachelor's degree (four years) then on to dental school, probably another 4 years, and then on to orthodontics school. That could take 2 - 3 more years.
Good luck!
2007-01-14 14:14:29 · answer #3 · answered by College Advisor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋