Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1780
Oral Pathology
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Diagnoses oral pathological conditions from gross and microscopic examination of oral tissue. Conducts laboratory tests in order to determine nature and development of disease processes. Supervises operation and maintenance of oral pathology laboratory. Instructs interns, residents, and postgraduate dental officers in field of oral pathology.
Core Skills
- oral tissue diagnosis
- microscopic histopathology
- biopsy specimen analysis
- laboratory test interpretation
- oral disease classification
- pathology report writing
- laboratory quality control
- oral pathology lab management
- clinical consultation
- resident education
Common Certifications
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Certification
- American Board of Pathology Certification
- Doctor of Dental Surgery License
- Doctor of Dental Medicine License
- Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- DENTAL
- MEDICAL LABORATORY
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine
- State Dental License
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Histotechnology Certificate
Career Growth
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Certification
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Residency
- American Board of Pathology Certification
- Master of Science in Oral Biology
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.