Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty

Officer Subspecialty

1720

Dental Education Programs

An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.

Description

Dental education program officers plan and manage instruction for dental students, residents, and practicing clinicians. They may oversee curricula, clinical evaluations, faculty development, accreditation activities, and educational research.

Core Skills

  • dental curriculum design
  • clinical instruction
  • learner assessment
  • faculty development
  • program accreditation
  • educational research
  • clinical training coordination
  • continuing education
  • academic program management

Common Certifications

  • Certified Health Education Specialist
  • Certified Professional in Talent Development
  • Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator
  • Project Management Professional
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • State Dental License

Civilian Career Paths

  • DENTAL
  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Certificate in Teaching and Learning
  • Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Faculty Development Course

Career Growth

  • Certified Health Education Specialist
  • Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator
  • Project Management Professional
  • Master of Education in Health Professions Education

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