Officer Subspecialty
1750
Oral Surgery
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Performs surgery to correct or improve diseased or injured conditions of mouth or related structures including jaws, teeth, and adjacent tissue. Applies fixation appliances to fractures of mandible and maxilla. Treats cellulitis and other abnormalities and injuries to oral tissue and supporting structures. Removes, by surgical methods, cysts and benign tumors of dental origin, abscessed areas, and impacted teeth. Directs preoperative and postoperative care of patients.
Core Skills
- oral surgical procedures
- mandibular fracture fixation
- maxillary fracture fixation
- impacted tooth removal
- oral pathology treatment
- abscess management
- surgical patient assessment
- perioperative care
- anesthesia coordination
- trauma reconstruction
Common Certifications
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Certification
- Doctor of Dental Surgery License
- Doctor of Dental Medicine License
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- DENTAL
- SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine
- State Dental License
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
Career Growth
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Certification
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency
- Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification
- Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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