The Three Steps to Becoming an Orthodontist
For every profession, there are different educational steps
to take. In healthcare, doctors spend many years learning and practicing in
their areas of expertise. In Colorado Springs, Dr. Scott Suter has also taken
the required educational and practical steps to provide top-notch orthodontic
treatment. The path to becoming an orthodontist involves three steps: college,
dental school and an accredited orthodontic residency program. Let’s take a
glimpse at Dr. Suter’s educational checklist!
Dr. Suter’s orthodontic
education
þ College:
Colorado State University–Bachelor of Science degree
þ Dental School:
University of Missouri–Kansas City
þ Accredited
Orthodontic Program: St. Louis University
Dentist vs.
orthodontist: where should you go?
If you have malocclusion, the person you need to see is an
orthodontist. While some dentist offices (general dentists) offer/promote
orthodontic devices, such as Invisalign or ClearCorrect, they haven’t gone
through the same courses and training as an orthodontist, who practices solely
with orthodontic treatments, such as metal braces, palatal expanders, retainers
and lingual braces (invisible braces).
Colorado Springs residents can go to Suter Orthodontics for the following
orthodontic devices: metal braces, clear braces (tooth colored) and lingual
wires.
If you have any questions regarding your Colorado Springs orthodontist, patients
can call (719) 550-0222. Also, check in and check out our Facebook page for a chance
to win a prize! Dr. Suter and his team are giving out $15 iTunes gift card
every two weeks!