How many years of schooling do need to become an orthodoist?

Orthodontist! 12 years elementry through high school,4 years college,4 years dental school,and 4 years ortodontic school with residency and possible fellowship.

Sandy

hello,

generally 4 years of dental school then apply for 3 years of orthodontic program. There may be accelerated program out there where you finish sooner. UOP is a 3 year dental program. Many dentists practice for a few years as general dentist before applying to orthodontic program and that adds more years.