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The Air Force has a tremendous variety of career fields available to officers —each with unique challenges and rewards. If you know exactly what you're looking for, use the keyword search for a list of job titles and descriptions. Or, if you're interested in seeing what the Air Force has to offer, browse the different career fields in the pull-down menu.
Orthodontist
Duties and Responsibilities
The Orthodontist examines patients and interprets and evaluates radiographs, models and clinical photographs to determine the nature and extent of deficiencies caused by irregularly positioned teeth and malrelations of the jaws, then evaluates the findings and determines the types of appliances to move and guide teeth and jaws into proper positions.
Other responsibilities include determining the equipment, material and personnel required to treat and construct corrective appliances, and coordinating orthodontic service with other dental and medical services. The Orthodontist also prepares diagnostic and treatment records, and instructs dental officers and technical assistants in orthodontic procedures and techniques.
Civilian Opportunities
Civilian Orthodontist
Duties and Responsibilities
Civilian Orthodontists perform the same type of work as their military counterparts. They are directly responsible for clients, as well as office staff, billing and planning. Orthodontists focus on preventative and early prognosis of all associated dental disease, referring patients to specialists when the prognosis dictates.
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