Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1730
Maxillofacial Prosthetics
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Maxillofacial prosthodontists create and fit prostheses that restore oral, facial, and craniofacial structures. They support patients with trauma, cancer, congenital differences, and surgical defects through coordinated reconstructive care.
Core Skills
- maxillofacial rehabilitation
- prosthesis design
- craniofacial anatomy
- dental implant planning
- facial impression taking
- prosthetic materials
- oncologic reconstruction support
- multidisciplinary patient care
- digital prosthodontics
Common Certifications
- American Board of Prosthodontics Diplomate Certification
- State Dental License
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Nitrous Oxide and Sedation Certification
- Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
Civilian Career Paths
- DENTAL
- REHABILITATION
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree
- Accredited Prosthodontics Residency
- Basic Life Support Certification
- State Dental License
Career Growth
- American Board of Prosthodontics Diplomate Certification
- Maxillofacial Prosthetics Fellowship
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- Digital Dentistry Certificate
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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