Navy Rating · Medical
220X Staff Corps Officer-Dental Specialty
Overview
Dental Specialty officers take assignments in administrative, clinical, operational, or education and academic career tracks. Following an initial AEGD, GPR, or credentialing tour, they can move into an operational assignment, and many pursue specialization through clinical residency training.
Core Skills
- clinical operations management
- healthcare administration
- medical records oversight
- policy and compliance management
- staff supervision and scheduling
- process improvement
- patient information confidentiality
- interdisciplinary communication
- training and mentoring
- risk management
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
- Administration
- Project Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE)
- ADEX Dental Exam
- Surgical Assistant: Certified (SA-C)
Career Growth
- Board Certified General Dentist
- Board Certified Endodontist
- Certification in Orthodontics
- Diplomate in Periodontology
- Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain
Also Common
- Certification in Dental Public Health
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
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Prosthodontists
- Orthodontists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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