Air Force AFSC · Medical
47GX Dentist
Overview
A Dentist examines, diagnoses, and treats problems involving the teeth and mouth. This officer provides dental care to Airmen and their families at Air Force bases around the world.
Core Skills
- clinical dental diagnosis and treatment
- preventive and restorative dentistry
- digital charting and documentation
- radiographic interpretation
- patient communication and education
- infection control and sterilization protocols
- treatment planning and case management
- practice workflow optimization
- interdisciplinary care coordination
- leadership and supervision of clinical staff
Civilian Software & Tools
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Henry Schein Dentrix
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- ABELSoft ABELDent
- ACE Dental
- AlphaDent
- AltaPoint Data Systems AltaPoint Dental
Civilian Career Paths
- Dental
- Public Health
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- State Dental Licensure (DDS/DMD)
- BLS
Career Growth
- American Board of General Dentistry (ABGD) Certification
- ACLS
- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC®)
- DEA Registration
Also Common
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC)
What the Work Involves
- Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases.
- Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
- Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
- Use dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements.
- Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
Related Occupations
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Prosthodontists
- Orthodontists
- Dental Assistants
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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