PEDIATRIC DENTIST

Officer - Specialty Pediatric DentistIt'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.What You'll DoDirect pediatric dentistry servicesExamine, diagnose and treat diseases, abnormalities, injuries and dysfunctional disorders of the oral cavity and its associated structures in childrenPerform oral surgery and endodontic, prosthodontics and interceptive orthodontic treatment on childrenProvide consultation services and determine equipment, material and personnel needsTraining & 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 pediatric dentistry, acceptable to the Surgeon GeneralCompletion of Officer Training School courseMust be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48th birthday