47HX Periodontist

Core Skills

• clinical diagnosis and treatment planning
• periodontal surgery
• digital health record documentation
• medical imaging interpretation
• interdisciplinary care coordination
• patient education and counseling
• infection control and compliance
• quality assurance in clinical settings
• research and evidence-based practice
• leadership and staff supervision

Civilian Career Paths

• Surgery
• Dental
• Public Health

Training & Development

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.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.