specialty

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Examine, diagnose and treat abnormalities of oral and maxillofacial structures

Direct oral and maxillofacial surgery services

Examine patients, interpret and evaluate radiographs, prescribe and perform surgery and provide consultation services

Perform oral surgical operations to treat affected areas

Career Tasks

The surgical side of dentistry

Dental care can often go beyond the realm of annual checkups. Performing a wide range of surgical treatments, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons address injuries and conditions affecting the oral and facial regions. From the removal of impacted teeth to the repair of facial trauma, these highly skilled specialists conduct procedures to improve the function or appearance of the affected areas.

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Qualifications Summary

Minimum EducationDoctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from an ADA-accredited college or university ORDoctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathic medicine.Qualifications

Completion of a residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery
For specialty shredouts, completion of an additional residency of fellowship program related to specific shredout
Completion of 5.5-week Commissioned Officer training course
Must be between the ages of 18 and 48

Maj Jakub Pietrowski shares his journey to becoming an Oral Surgeon in the U.S. Air Force and compares it to life as a civilian oral surgeon.

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Training & Education

How do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.