Dental Officer, Staff (3178) Enlisted Personnel

Assists Staff Surgeon of unit or installation and informs Staff Surgeon regarding current status and capabilities of dental service of the command. Advises Staff Surgeon on matters pertaining to oral health, qualifications and proper assignment of Dental Officers, and dental personnel required to meet needs of command; supervises dental service of command and training of dental personnel for tactical assignments; conducts inspections of dental clinics to insure maintenance of records according to regulations, maintenance of dental equipment and supplies, and adequacy and suitability of equipment. Must be licensed to practice Dentistry. Military experience as Dental Officer essential. Must be graduate of accredited Dental College.