Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty

Officer Subspecialty

1724

Advanced Clinical Programs (General)

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

Description

Advanced clinical program officers complete postgraduate dental training focused on complex patient care and broader clinical capabilities. Their work commonly combines advanced treatment, multidisciplinary coordination, clinical education, and quality improvement.

Core Skills

  • advanced dental diagnosis
  • complex case management
  • multidisciplinary treatment planning
  • comprehensive patient care
  • clinical procedure execution
  • dental radiography
  • specialty referral coordination
  • clinical teaching
  • quality improvement

Common Certifications

  • State Dental License
  • Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificate
  • General Practice Residency Certificate
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Nitrous Oxide and Sedation Certification

Civilian Career Paths

  • DENTAL
  • CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree
  • Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificate
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • State Dental License

Career Growth

  • General Practice Residency Certificate
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
  • Nitrous Oxide and Sedation Certification
  • Dental Practice Management Certificate

Equivalent Roles in Other Branches

Data sourced from official Navy 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.