ORTHODONTIST

• Component:
  
  Air Force Active Duty Air Force Reserve Air National Guard
• Rank:
  
  Officer
• AFSC:
  
  47BX

What you'll do

• Examine, diagnose and treat irregularities of the bite and jaw
• Direct orthodontic services and determine the nature and extent of deficiencies
• Coordinate orthodontic services with other dental and medical services
• Prepare diagnostic and treatment records and instruct dental officers and technical assistants in orthodontic procedures and techniques

• Dentist: Capt Michael Lamb

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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.

• Officer Training School
  
  5.5 weeks
• Military Training Location
  
  Maxwell AFB, AL

REQUIREMENTS

You 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.

• Minimum Education
  
  Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from an ADA-accredited college or university
• Qualifications
  
  
  • Completion of a residency in orthodontics, acceptable to the Surgeon General
  • Completion of Officer Training School course
  • Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48th birthday

• CAREER FINDER
  Find the careers that suit you.
• MISSION
  We are the warriors of air, space and cyberspace.
• OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL
  Make the transition from civilian to officer.

YOUR FUTURE IS WAITING.

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