47PX - PROSTHODONTIST AFSC Officer

Summary

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.

Duties

• Perform duties related to specialized field requirements.
• Support Air Force mission objectives through technical expertise.
• Develop, maintain, and implement standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with other units to accomplish mission requirements.
• Supervise and train personnel as required.

Qualifications

• 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

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Training Stages

• Officer Training School: 5.5 weeks
• Military Training Location: Maxwell AFB, AL

Minimum Education

Hold a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from an ADA-accredited school or be in the process of obtaining one

Components

• Air Force Active Duty