Officer-Specialty

ORTHODONTIST

CREATING BETTER BITES

Part of providing first-rate healthcare for our Airmen and their families is supplying them with the specialists they need. Stationed on bases all over the world, Orthodontists diagnose and treat the Airmen and their family members with improper bites and jaw issues. Utilizing the latest equipment and techniques, they treat both practical and aesthetic issues, allowing our Airmen to maintain normal function without difficulty or pain.

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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

Dentist: Capt Michael Lamb

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.

Officer Training School

5.5 weeks
Military Training Location

Maxwell AFB, AL

REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.