Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Officer - Specialty Oral And Maxillofacial SurgeonThe Surgical Side Of DentistryDental care can often go beyond the realm of annual checkups. Performing a wide range of surgical treatments, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons address injuries and conditions affecting the oral and facial regions. From the removal of impacted teeth to the repair of facial trauma, these highly skilled specialists conduct procedures to improve the function or appearance of the affected areas.What You'll DoExamine, diagnose and treat abnormalities of oral and maxillofacial structuresDirect oral and maxillofacial surgery servicesExamine patients, interpret and evaluate radiographs, prescribe and perform surgery and provide consultation servicesPerform oral surgical operations to treat affected areasTraining & 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 university OR Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathic medicine.Completion of a residency in oral and maxillofacial surgeryFor specialty shredouts, completion of an additional residency of fellowship program related to specific shredoutCompletion of Officer Training School courseMust be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48th birthdayYour Future Is Waiting. Apply Now