Description
<p>The US Army Executive Dentist Officer is a duty position only and is considered specialty immaterial. A dental officer assigned to this duty AOC functions in a variety of command or staff positions through the Army Dental Care System as follows: (a) Dental Activity Commander/Director of Dental Services; (b) Dental Unit Commander; (c) Commander, Branch Chief; Dental Research Unit; (d) Dental Staff Officer, DoD, OTSG, MACOM, Academy of Health Sciences; (e) Dental Surgeon, Army, Corps, MACOM, Joint Command, STARC.</p>
Core Skills
- healthcare operations management
- clinic and practice management
- policy development and implementation
- quality assurance and compliance
- risk management
- data-driven performance management
- budgeting and resource allocation
- staff supervision and leadership
- patient safety and quality improvement
- stakeholder communication
- electronic health record workflows
- strategic planning
Common Certifications
- State Dental License (DDS/DMD)
- Dental Board Certification (ABGD or specialty board)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training
- Healthcare Administration Certification (FACHE or CPHQ, optional for leadership roles)
- Joint Commission Standards Training
Civilian Career Paths
- DENTAL
- ADMINISTRATION
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Data sourced from official Army publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.