Orthodontist Resume Template
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Matthew Morris
Orthodontist, DDS, MS · Practice Owner
Contact
Columbus, OH
(614) 555-6407
matthew.morris@email.com
linkedin.com/in/matthewmorris
Columbus, OH · (614) 555-6407 · matthew.morris@email.com · linkedin.com/in/matthewmorris
Licensure & Board Status
Ohio Dental License
Ohio State Dental Board
Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics
American Board of Orthodontics
Invisalign Certified Provider
Align Technology
Clinical Expertise
Cephalometric analysisClear aligner treatmentSelf-ligating appliancesTADs & mini-screwsInterceptive (Phase I) careOrthognathic coordinationPractice management
Systems
Dolphin Management
Dolphin Imaging
iTero Element 5D
ClinCheck
OrthoCAD
Education
M.S. and Certificate in Orthodontics
2015
The Ohio State University
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
2012
The Ohio State University
Profile
Board-certified orthodontist with 11 years in private and group practice, now owning a two-office practice with 1,100 active patients. Grew annual case starts from 310 to 520 and cut average treatment time by 4 months with digital workflows.
Practice Experience
Orthodontist and Practice Owner
2021 – Present
Morris Orthodontics, Columbus, OH
- Treat 1,100 active patients across two offices with braces, clear aligners and interceptive care.
- Grew annual case starts from 310 to 520 through 70 referring dentists and free consult nights.
- Moved both offices to iTero scanning and in-house aligner printing, cutting lab spend by $85K a year.
- Cut average comprehensive treatment time from 24 to 20 months with self-ligating brackets and TADs.
- Lead a team of 14, including 6 orthodontic assistants and 2 treatment coordinators.
Associate Orthodontist
2017 – 2021
Olentangy Orthodontic Specialists, Westerville, OH
- Saw 70–90 patients a day, writing treatment plans from cephalometric analysis and CBCT records.
- Started 280 cases a year with a 72% consult-to-start conversion rate.
- Treated Class II and Class III cases with functional appliances, TADs and surgical referrals.
- Coordinated 30 orthognathic cases a year with oral surgeons from pre-surgical setup to debond.
Associate Orthodontist
2015 – 2017
Buckeye Smiles Dental Group, Columbus, OH
- Treated 600+ patients across three group-practice offices, from Phase I expanders to adult aligners.
- Standardized retention protocols and records visits across offices to reduce relapse rechecks.
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Licenses and certifications
- Dental License State Board of Dentistry Required in most states
- Board Certification in Orthodontics American Board of Orthodontics Optional, valued by employers
Sources: www.bls.gov
Licensing rules differ by state; check with your state board before you apply.
Skills to list
- Braces/Aligner Treatment Planning
- Invisalign
- Cephalometric Analysis
- Digital Scanning
- Bite Correction
- Patient Case Management
- Practice Management Software
- Retainer Fitting
Software and tools
- Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions Dolphin Management
- Microsoft Office software
- Ada
- Patient management software
- Web browser software
- Adstra Systems ADSTRA Management
- Advance Ortho Systems Program Director
- Algorithm Compu-Ceph
- American Orthodontics Compu-Ceph
Duties to describe on a orthodontist resume
- Diagnosed teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
- Examined patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures.
- Studied diagnostic records, such as medical or dental histories, plaster models of the teeth, photos of a patient's face and teeth, and X-rays, to develop patient treatment plans.
- Fit dental appliances in patients' mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth.
- Adjusted dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function.
- Provided patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates.
Titles along the way
- Orthodontic Associate
- Orthodontist
- Practice Owner Orthodontist
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