Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1790
Dental Science and Research
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Dental science and research specialists study oral biology, dental disease, treatments, and materials using scientific and clinical research methods. Their work supports evidence based improvements in dental care and education.
Core Skills
- dental research design
- clinical trial management
- oral biology research
- dental materials testing
- statistical data analysis
- research protocol development
- scientific publication
- grant writing
- laboratory methods
- evidence based dentistry
Common Certifications
- Doctor of Dental Surgery License
- Doctor of Dental Medicine License
- Certified Clinical Research Professional
- Certified Clinical Research Associate
- Good Clinical Practice Certification
- Project Management Professional
Civilian Career Paths
- DENTAL
- MEDICAL LABORATORY
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine
- Good Clinical Practice Certification
- Certified Clinical Research Professional
- Basic Life Support Certification
Career Growth
- Doctor of Philosophy in Oral Biology
- Certified Clinical Research Associate
- Master of Science in Clinical Research
- Project Management Professional
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.