How much do orthodontists make owning their own practice?

What's a rough estimate of how much more an orthodontist who own's their own practice make than one working for someone else? Whats their average salary/income? Is there anything that could help somebody be more prepared for being in the top of their dental school class? How hard is it to get into dental school and then become an orthodontist? thanks for any answers!

How much do orthodontists make owning their own practice?
Giving out salaries is so tricky since different parts of the country are different - way different.





Owning your own practive is DEFINITELY the way to go if you have the right personality. Highest income this way.





To get into an ortho residency after dental school, you have to be at the very top 3 or 4 in your class (usually 80-100 in each class).





If this doesn't happen, the income being a general dentist can be very lucrative as well.





Good Luck!





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Mark
Reply:It depends on two things, dr expertise and where you are, so an average salary does not help, go to the salary calculator on msn.