There are three steps in an orthodontist’s education: college, dental school, and orthodontic residency program.
It takes approximately 10 or more years of education after high school to become an orthodontist. After completing college requirements, the prospective orthodontist attends dental school. Upon graduation, he or she must be accepted as a student in an accredited orthodontic residency program, then successfully complete a minimum of two academic years of study. The orthodontic student learns the skills required to manage tooth movement (orthodontics) and guide facial development (dentofacial orthopedics).
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Filed under About FSO, News by on Mar 3rd, 2012. 
Guess the number of Snowflakes is our contest for January, February and March. Don’t forget to submit your guess at your next appointment.
New for the 2013 Calendar Contest, we will feature pictures taken in the office of our patients wearing their FSO gear and participating in the theme weeks and contests. There is a theme week each month listed in the calendar, so check it out and come prepared! Think braces and Franklin Square! Winners will receive a gift card of their choice.
Read more on Snowflakes May Not Be Much for CNY this Year, but Flakes are in the Air at FSO…
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Last week, one of our terrific patients, Adri got her braces off. She has been a regular in our office for a few years now. We will miss seeing her smile when she walks in the door. Here is a short testimonial.
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Filed under News by on Oct 31st, 2011. Comment.
In continuation of National Orthodontic Health Month Halloween festivities are underway at the office. This week is out costume halloween celebration theme week, in which, patients can earn extra reward points by wearing costumes to their appointments.
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Filed under Community, Contest, News by on Oct 25th, 2011. Comment.
