Orthodontist Duties and Responsibilities: They improve the patients smile by correcting teeth alignment and guiding proper facial development. They are responsible for detecting the problems with the positioning of the teeth and oral development. Salary: $201,030 Education: You must graduate from dental school with a Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine. In some cases you will need to earn the bachelor's degree. Demand or Need for this profession: Bachelor' degree Reflection: I would like to be an orthodontist because half of my family members need braces and I can help by charging them less.