SPECIALTY
PEDIATRIC DENTIST
PEDIATRIC DENTIST
HEALTHY SMILES FROM TOOTH ONE
It’s our duty to take care of Airmen and their families. To ensure the children of Airmen receive the same first-class health benefits as their parents, Pediatric Dentists are stationed all over the world on bases where they’re needed most. These specialists provide preventive dental care for children of all ages, laying the groundwork for their lifelong dental needs.
- Direct pediatric dentistry services
- Examine, diagnose and treat diseases, abnormalities, injuries and dysfunctional disorders of the oral cavity and its associated structures in children
- Perform oral surgery and endodontic, prosthodontics and interceptive orthodontic treatment on children
- Provide consultation services and determine equipment, material and personnel needs
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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
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MINIMUM EDUCATION
Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from an ADA-accredited college or university
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of a residency in pediatric dentistry, acceptable to the Surgeon General
- Completion of 5.5-week Officer Training School course
- Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48th birthday
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
YOUR FUTURE IS WAITING.