Army MOS · Medical

63F Prosthodontist

Overview

An Army prosthodontist examines, diagnoses, and treats personnel with complex occlusal problems or missing teeth and associated structures. This officer fabricates and places fixed, removable, or semi-fixed maxillofacial prostheses, or prescribes appropriate treatment.

Core Skills

  • digital imaging and CAD/CAM workflows
  • EHR and dental record documentation
  • treatment planning and case documentation
  • clinic operations oversight
  • quality assurance and peer review
  • interdisciplinary care coordination
  • patient data privacy and security
  • staff training and supervision
  • process improvement in clinical workflows

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Apple iOS
  • Henry Schein Dentrix
  • Consult-PRO
  • Henry Schein DentalVision Professional
  • Henry Schein Easy Dental
  • Image management software
  • Kea Software impDAT
  • Kodak Dental Systems Kodak PRACTICEWORKS Practice management software PMS

Civilian Career Paths

  • Dental
  • Administration
  • Project Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE)
  • ADEX Dental Exam
  • Board Certified Endodontist
  • Board Certified General Dentist

Career Growth

  • Board Certified in Dental Anesthesiology
  • Certification in Dental Public Health
  • Diplomate in Periodontology
  • Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine

What the Work Involves

  • Examine patients to diagnose oral health conditions and diseases.
  • Fit prostheses to patients, making any necessary adjustments and modifications.
  • Replace missing teeth and associated oral structures with permanent fixtures, such as implant-supported prostheses, crowns and bridges, or removable fixtures, such as dentures.
  • Measure and take impressions of patients' jaws and teeth to determine the shape and size of dental prostheses, using face bows, dental articulators, recording devices, and other materials.
  • Collaborate with general dentists, specialists, and other health professionals to develop solutions to dental and oral health concerns.

Related Occupations

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Dentists, General
  • Orthodontists
  • Pediatric Surgeons

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.

Defense contractor jobs for 63F

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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