Orthodontist Interview Questions

1 Tell me about an experience in which you analyzed information and evaluated results to choose the best solution to a problem.
2 Describe methods you have found effective to examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures.
3 Walk me through how you would study 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.
4 Provide an example of a time when you successfully organized a diverse group of people to accomplish a task.
5 What is the key to success when communicating with the public.
6 Describe a time when you successfully provided personal assistance to a coworker or patron.
7 Share an experience you had in dealing with a difficult person and how you handled the situation.
8 Tell me about a recent experience you've had working with your hands.
9 Tell me how you organize, plan, and prioritize your work.
10 Share an experience when you applied new technology or information in your job. How did it help your company?
11 Share an example of a time you had to gather information from multiple sources. How did you determine which information was relevant?
12 Name a time when you identified strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions to problems. What was the impact?
13 Please share an experience in which you presented to a group. What was the situation and how did it go?
14 Provide an example of a time when you were able to demonstrate excellent listening skills. What was the situation and outcome?
15 Describe an experience when you fitted dental appliances in patients' mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth.