Endodontist

Officer - Specialty EndodonistWe make sure Airmen get the dental care they need so they are able to continue doing their jobs at full capacity. On bases all over the globe, Air Force Endodontists provide the necessary care to save teeth through various dental procedures. Utilizing the latest methods and equipment, they examine, diagnose and treat tooth abnormalities and disease, ensuring that Airmen and their families get the care they need when they need it.What You'll DoOversee the dental health of AirmenExamine, diagnose and treat diseases and destructive processes, including injuries and abnormalities of dental pulps and periapical tissues of teethExamine patients, evaluate tests and findings and prescribe methods of treatment to prevent loss of teeth and to restore teeth to functioning orderTraining & EducationHow 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 weeksMilitary Training Location: Maxwell AFB, ALKey Things To Consider RequirementsYou 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.Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from an ADA-accredited college or universityCompletion of a residency in endodontics, acceptable to the Surgeon GeneralCompletion of Officer Training School courseMust be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48th birthday