Description
The US Army General Dentist Officer examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases, injuries and defects of teeth, jaws, oral cavity, and supporting structures.
Core Skills
- clinical assessment and diagnosis
- treatment planning
- procedural precision and fine motor skills
- patient communication and education
- documentation and recordkeeping
- infection control and safety
- case management and follow-up
- practice management oversight
- interdisciplinary collaboration
- use of digital imaging and records
- time management and scheduling
Common Certifications
- State Dental License (DDS/DMD)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Infection Control Certification (OSHA/CDC)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
- Dental Board Certification (optional for advanced roles)
- Joint Commission Standards Training
Civilian Career Paths
- DENTAL
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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