rebecca 
While orthodontists and dentists are often the same in terms of what they do and why they practice, they can have different education, training, and experience levels.
The term “orthodontist” is actually a title given to individuals who are dental professionals trained and qualified to work in the field. While dentists are licensed by the state to practice medicine, the orthodontist is not necessarily licensed to practice medicine.
Some orthodontists do work in the medical field, but this is not required in order to practice. Orthodontists are trained to work with patients and take care of teeth and mouth issues. There are usually specific guidelines and certifications that an Cosmetic dentist must achieve to be a successful practitioner.
Many orthodontists work in a community setting, as opposed to in a hospital. These communities can be a combination of offices or a single facility.
In some cases, orthodontists will work in a single office, which is a smaller office where the orthodontist provides both the dental care and the orthodontic care. In larger cities, orthodontists can be found in hospitals or speciality clinics that specialize in treating orthodontic issues.
