Officer-Specialty
Periodontist
What you’ll do
- Examine, diagnose and treat diseases and destructive processes of hard and soft tissues of the teeth
- Interpret radiographs, evaluate findings and conduct treatment
- Provide consultation services and instruct patients in oral hygiene and dental preventive measures
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 periodontics, 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