Air Force AFSC · Medical
47SX Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Overview
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon performs surgical treatments for injuries and conditions affecting the oral and facial regions. These procedures include removing impacted teeth and repairing facial trauma to improve the function or appearance of affected areas.
Core Skills
- clinical data review
- treatment planning
- electronic health record documentation
- imaging interpretation basics
- risk assessment and mitigation
- interdisciplinary coordination
- technical procedure documentation
- quality and safety compliance
- case management
- time management in procedural settings
Civilian Software & Tools
- Ada
- Apteryx Imaging Suite
- DecisionBase TiME for OMS
- DentalEye
- Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions Dolphin Management
- DSN Software Oral Surgery-Exec
- Gendex Dental Systems VixWin PRO
- Kodak Dental Systems Kodak Cosmetic Imaging Module
Civilian Career Paths
- Surgery
- Dental
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- State Dental License (DDS/DMD)
- BLS
Career Growth
- ABOMS Diplomate
Also Common
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) Board Certification
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
What the Work Involves
- Administer general and local anesthetics.
- Collaborate with other professionals, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatment.
- Evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth to determine whether problems exist currently or might occur in the future.
- Perform surgery to prepare the mouth for dental implants and to aid in the regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues.
- Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth.
Related Occupations
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
- Prosthodontists
- Dentists, General
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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