Officer - Specialty Prosthodontist When our Airmen require more than just a straightforward dental exam, we ensure they get the specific care they need. Specializing in making and fitting dentures, crowns and bridges, Prosthodontists help those suffering from oral illnesses and deformities. Their expertise in oral prostheses enables patients to eat, speak, correct appearance, and most importantly, improve the quality of their lives.
What you'll do:- Restore debilitated dentitions caused by tooth loss or pathologic wear
- Diagnose and develop treatment plans for patients with complex, multidisciplinary needs, followed by restoring function, aesthetics and stability using various types of prostheses
- Use the latest technology with the most up-to-date computer-aided design
- Direct the specialty's services for a clinic as well as provide professional guidance to in-house dental laboratories
- Provide consultation services to the general dentistry staff
- Training & Education
- Officer Training School5.5 weeks
- Military Training Location
- Maxwell AFB, ALKey Things To Consider Requirements
- Hold a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from an ADA-accredited school or be in the process of obtaining one
- Completion of a prosthodontist residency, acceptable to the Surgeon General
- Completion of Officer Training School course
- Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48th birthday
- Your future is waiting. Apply now
