Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
1720 Dental Education Programs
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
Civilian Career Paths
- Dental
- Training and Education
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (5881)
Career Growth
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
- State Dental License (DDS/DMD)
What the Work Involves
- Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.
- Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids.
- Interpret and enforce provisions of state education codes and rules and regulations of state education boards.
- Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students.
- Advise teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures.
Related Occupations
- Training and Development Specialists
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- Training and Development Managers
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
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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