Description
Identifies positions requiring soldiers qualified to perform reversible restorative dental procedures and oral hygiene prophylactic procedures, to implement individual and group oral disease control programs.
Core Skills
- preventive dentistry procedures
- dental hygiene and prophylaxis
- patient education and counseling
- infection control and sterilization
- chairside assisting
- dental charting and documentation
- use of dental practice management software
- time management
- patient scheduling and coordination
- teamwork in clinical settings
- attention to detail
- basic radiography support
Common Certifications
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) or Dental Assistant Certification (CDA, RDA, or state equivalent)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Infection Control Certification (e.g., DANB ICE)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Civilian Career Paths
- DENTAL
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- PUBLIC HEALTH
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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.