Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
1725 Comprehensive Dentistry
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Comprehensive dentists treat difficult cases across the major clinical disciplines of dentistry using an advanced multidisciplinary approach. They provide care in endodontics, periodontics, operative dentistry, oral diagnosis and medicine, oral surgery, and prosthodontics when a single discipline specialist is not required.
Core Skills
- comprehensive dental care
- complex treatment planning
- multidisciplinary dentistry
- restorative procedures
- periodontal management
- endodontic procedures
- oral surgery assistance
- prosthodontic rehabilitation
- oral diagnosis
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
- Clinical Technician
- Rehabilitation
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE)
- ADEX Dental Exam
- State Dental License (DDS/DMD)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Career Growth
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Board Certified General Dentist
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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