Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1769
Prosthodontics
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Replaces or restores lost, missing, or diseased teeth by means of artificial dentures. Applies multiple inlays in order to provide normal occlusion with resultant physiologic and anatomic function. Considers physiologic and biologic principles in restoring functional relationship of jaws and occlusion of teeth.
Core Skills
- prosthodontic treatment planning
- denture design
- crown and bridge restoration
- dental inlay application
- occlusion reconstruction
- jaw relationship analysis
- implant restoration
- dental laboratory coordination
- oral function restoration
- patient prosthesis fit
Common Certifications
- American Board of Prosthodontics Certification
- Doctor of Dental Surgery License
- Doctor of Dental Medicine License
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists
Civilian Career Paths
- DENTAL
- REHABILITATION
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine
- State Dental License
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificate
Career Growth
- American Board of Prosthodontics Certification
- Prosthodontics Residency Certificate
- Master of Science in Prosthodontics
- Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists
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.