Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
1700 General Dentistry
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
A general dentist examines patients, diagnoses oral health conditions, provides preventive care, and performs restorative treatment. The dentist manages common dental conditions and coordinates specialist referrals for complex cases.
Core Skills
- oral examination
- dental diagnosis
- restorative dentistry
- preventive dentistry
- periodontal care
- dental radiography
- local anesthesia
- treatment planning
- patient education
Civilian Software & Tools
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Henry Schein Dentrix
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- ABELSoft ABELDent
- ACE Dental
- AlphaDent
- AltaPoint Data Systems AltaPoint Dental
Civilian Career Paths
- Dental
- Public Health
- Clinical Technician
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- State Dental License (DDS/DMD)
Career Growth
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Nitrous Oxide and Sedation Certification
Also Common
- Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
What the Work Involves
- Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases.
- Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
- Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
- Use dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements.
- Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
Related Occupations
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Prosthodontists
- Orthodontists
- Dental Assistants
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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