Air Force AFSC · Medical
47KX Pediatric Dentist
Overview
A Pediatric Dentist provides preventive dental care to Airmen's children across all age groups. These dentists serve at bases around the world where they are needed and help establish the foundation for children's lifelong dental needs.
Core Skills
- clinical assessment and diagnosis
- treatment planning and case management
- patient and family education
- medical documentation and recordkeeping
- infection control and safety protocols
- interdisciplinary team collaboration
- risk assessment and mitigation
- workflow and practice management
- quality assurance and continuous improvement
- communication with diverse populations
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 License (DDS/DMD)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Career Growth
- Board Certification in Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC®)
Also Common
- 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
- Health Education Specialists
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Prosthodontists
- Orthodontists
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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