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Specialty
ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGIST
ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGIST
What you’ll do
- Examine and diagnose pathologic conditions of the oral and perioral tissues and structures
- Direct the oral and maxillofacial pathology service
- Determine the nature and extent of oral diseases and abnormal growths and the types of tests or examinations needed to diagnose the nature and progress of diseases
- Provide consultation services and serve as a member of local hospital boards and committees
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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.
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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 oral and maxillofacial pathology
- Completion of Officer Training School course
- Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48th birthday