4Y0X1 - DENTAL ASSISTANT AFSC Enlisted

Summary

Airmen and their families are posted around the world, and they all receive top-notch dental care. Working alongside dentists, Air Force Dental Assistants help provide patient care in every procedure. Responsible for aiding in every part of the practice from simple exams and taking x-rays to assisting in oral surgery, these specialists ensure that patients remain healthy and comfortable at all times.

What You’ll Do

• Assist Air Force Dentists in the treatment of patients.
• Assist in specialty areas such as oral surgery, periodontics and endodontics.
• Take, develop and mount dental x-rays.
• Instruct patients in dental health maintenance.
• Coordinate patient appointments and maintain dental health records.

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

• Knowledge of oral and dental anatomy
• Completion of a minimum two-year American Dental Association–accredited degree awarding Dental Hygiene program
• Normal color vision
• Minimum age of 18 years prior to entry into technical training
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment

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

• Basic Military Training: 7.5 weeks
• TECHNICAL TRAINING: 48 Days
• TECH SCHOOL LOCATION: Ft Sam Houston, TX
• STATUS UPON COMPLETION: Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Dental Assisting

Minimum Education

You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score. *High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year. Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB

Components

• Air Force Active Duty
• Air National Guard
• Air Force Reserve