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Prosthodontists work in hospitals and dental clinics on land and aboard ships.
Officer
$124,645
Prosthodontists specialize in treating and handling dental and facial problems that involve restoring missing tooth and jaw structures. They are highly trained in cosmetics, dental implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, temporomandibular disorders (TMJ/TMD), and more.
Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree; enlisted service members can transition to officer positions through a variety of pathways and earn a degree while serving. Prosthodontists have a doctorate degree in dental medicine or dental surgery. Prosthodontists who participate in military-sponsored residency programs receive renowned education. All dentists in the Military gain exposure to nearly every major facet of dentistry in a wide range of healthcare environments. Like other healthcare officers they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities military structure and etiquette traditions the military health system and leadership development.