Army MOS · Medical
63M Orthodontist
Overview
An orthodontist examines, diagnoses, and treats growing and mature dentofacial structures, including the movement of teeth. The orthodontist treats craniofacial malformations and works with oral and maxillofacial surgery to attain and maintain the patient's physiological health.
Core Skills
- clinical assessment and treatment planning
- EHR documentation and data entry
- digital imaging workflow familiarity
- treatment outcome tracking
- patient education and communication
- interdisciplinary coordination
- practice operations awareness
- quality assurance and compliance
- requirements input for clinical systems
- time and resource management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Ada
- Adstra Systems ADSTRA Management
- Advance Ortho Systems Program Director
- Algorithm Compu-Ceph
- American Orthodontics Compu-Ceph
- American Orthodontics Photo-Eze
Civilian Career Paths
- Dental
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ADEX Dental Exam
- Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Career Growth
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Board Certified General Dentist
- Certification in Orthodontics
What the Work Involves
- Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
- Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures.
- Fit dental appliances in patients' mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth.
- Study diagnostic records, such as medical or dental histories, plaster models of the teeth, photos of a patient's face and teeth, and X-rays, to develop patient treatment plans.
- Adjust dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function.
Related Occupations
- Dentists, General
- Prosthodontists
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 63M. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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