Army MOS · Medical
63N Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Overview
An Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon examines and diagnoses diseases, defects, and injuries affecting the oral and maxillofacial region. The surgeon performs oral and maxillofacial procedures, prescribes treatment, and provides adjunctive care.
Core Skills
- electronic medical record documentation
- clinical decision support use
- medical imaging review
- treatment planning
- interdisciplinary collaboration
- documentation and coding accuracy
- quality improvement participation
- risk management awareness
- patient communication
- training and mentoring junior staff
Civilian Software & Tools
- Ada
- Apteryx Imaging Suite
- DecisionBase TiME for OMS
- DentalEye
- Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions Dolphin Management
- DSN Software Oral Surgery-Exec
- Gendex Dental Systems VixWin PRO
- Kodak Dental Systems Kodak Cosmetic Imaging Module
Civilian Career Paths
- Surgery
- Dental
- Administration
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ADEX Dental Exam
- Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Career Growth
- Board Certification in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Primary Certification in General Surgery
- Primary Certification in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Administer general and local anesthetics.
- Collaborate with other professionals, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatment.
- Evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth to determine whether problems exist currently or might occur in the future.
- Perform surgery to prepare the mouth for dental implants and to aid in the regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues.
- Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth.
Related Occupations
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
- Prosthodontists
- Dentists, General
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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