Army MOS · Medical
63D Periodontist
Overview
Army periodontists examine and diagnose conditions affecting the tissues that support and surround teeth or their substitutes. They provide or prescribe treatment and perform implantation or transplantation of teeth or replacement analogues.
Core Skills
- periodontal diagnosis and treatment planning
- surgical procedures and implant placement
- clinical data interpretation
- treatment documentation and reporting
- patient education and counseling
- practice and clinic management
- infection control and compliance
- interdisciplinary coordination
- program development (preventive dentistry)
- training and mentoring dental 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
- Surgery
- Dental
- Public Health
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Diplomate in Periodontology
- Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE)
- ADEX Dental Exam
- Board Certified General Dentist
Career Growth
- Board Certified in Dental Anesthesiology
- Certification in Dental Public Health
- Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
- Certification in Forensic Odontology
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.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 63D. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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