Officer-Specialty
ORTHODONTIST
What you’ll do
- Examine, diagnose and treat irregularities of the bite and jaw
- Direct orthodontic services and determine the nature and extent of deficiencies
- Coordinate orthodontic services with other dental and medical services
- Prepare diagnostic and treatment records and instruct dental officers and technical assistants in orthodontic procedures and techniques
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.
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Officer Training School
5.5 weeks
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Military Training Location
Maxwell AFB, AL
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Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from an ADA-accredited college or university
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- Completion of a residency in orthodontics, acceptable to the Surgeon General
- Completion of Officer Training School course
- Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48th birthday