Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
1785 Orofacial Pain
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
An orofacial pain specialist diagnoses and treats temporomandibular disorders, myofascial pain, neuropathic pain, neuralgia, headaches, and sleep disorders. The specialist manages obstructive sleep apnea with mandibular advancement devices.
Core Skills
- temporomandibular disorder diagnosis
- myofascial pain management
- neuropathic pain assessment
- neuralgia treatment
- headache evaluation
- sleep disorder assessment
- mandibular advancement device management
- multidisciplinary care
- pain behavior assessment
- patient function monitoring
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
- Behavioral Health
- Rehabilitation
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE)
- State Dental License (DDS/DMD)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Career Growth
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
- Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain
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.
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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