Description
Part of providing first-rate healthcare for our Airmen and their families is supplying them with the specialists they need. Stationed on bases all over the world, Orthodontists diagnose and treat the Airmen and their family members with improper bites and jaw issues. Utilizing the latest equipment and techniques, they treat both practical and aesthetic issues, allowing our Airmen to maintain normal function without difficulty or pain.
Core Skills
- clinical diagnostics
- treatment planning
- medical imaging interpretation
- patient education
- infection control
- medical documentation
- interdisciplinary care coordination
- time management
- attention to detail
- ethical decision-making
- team collaboration
- communication with non-technical stakeholders
Common Certifications
- State Dental License (DDS/DMD)
- Board Certification in Orthodontics (ABO)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training
- Joint Commission Standards Training
Civilian Career Paths
- DENTAL
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- ADMINISTRATION
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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