Description
The US Army Periodontist Officer examines, diagnoses, and treats or prescribes treatment for the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and performs implantation or transplantation of teeth or their 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
Common Certifications
- State Dental License (DDS/DMD)
- American Board of Periodontology Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Infection Control Certification (OSHA/CDC)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
- DEA Registration (for prescribing medications)
- CPR Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- DENTAL
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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