The Dental Specialist is primarily responsible for assisting Army dentists in the examination and treatment of patients, while also helping to manage dental offices.
68E1O - Skill Level One
Preventive Dentistry Specialist: Patient care. Receives and seats patients. Prepares dental operatory for patient care, selects and arranges instruments, measures and records temperature, blood pressure and pulse, and assists dentist during patient exams. Prepares impression materials, pours and trims study models, fabricates dental mouthguards. Performs Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and operates resuscitative equipment. Disposes of contaminated waste IAW SOP. Loads and unloads radiographic film cassettes, protects self and patient from excessive ionizing radiation exposure, exposes bite-wing periapical, occlusal film, panoramic radiographic darkroom procedures. Exposes digital radiographs when available. Performs administration, supply, and maintenance procedures. Schedules appointments, retrieves, files, and maintains dental records. Performs preventive maintenance on dental equipment. Sets up, maintains, disassembles and packs dental field equipment. Under the supervision of a dentist performs oral hygiene prophylactic procedures such as; supra-gingival dental prophylaxis, placing pit and fissure sealants, measuring and recording periodontal screening records (PSRs), providing oral health instructions, applying topical fluoride, and applying fluoride varnishes. Participates in community-based oral disease prevention activities as needed.
Dental Laboratory Specialist: Fabricates, alters, and repairs dental devices such as dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays, and appliances for straightening teeth. Builds and shapes wax teeth, using small hand instruments and information from observations or dentists' specifications. Melts metals or mix plaster, porcelain, or acrylic pastes; and pours materials into molds or over frameworks in order to form dental prostheses or apparatus. Interprets prescriptions or specifications, and examines models and impressions, in order to determine the design of dental products to be constructed. Places tooth models on apparatus that mimics bite and movement of patient's jaw to evaluate functionality of model.
Dental Laboratory Specialist: Fabricates, alters, and repairs dental devices such as dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays, and appliances for straightening teeth. Builds and shapes wax teeth, using small hand instruments and information from observations or dentists' specifications. Melts metals or mix plaster, porcelain, or acrylic pastes; and pours materials into molds or over frameworks in order to form dental prostheses or apparatus. Interprets prescriptions or specifications, and examines models and impressions, in order to determine the design of dental products to be constructed. Places tooth models on apparatus that mimics bite and movement of patient's jaw to evaluate functionality of model.
68E2O - Skill Level Two
Dental Sergeant: Assist dental officer in prevention, examination, and treatment of diseases of teeth and oral region. Assists and advises subordinate personnel on supply economy procedures. Supervise the packing, unpacking, loading, setting up and storage of dental unit field equipment and shelters. Assist in presentation of training programs. Prepare the site for field dental treatment facilities. Assist with technical and administrative management of dental treatment facilities under the supervision of a dental NCO.
Dental Lab Sgt: Spot checks work in progress of subordinates and is available to provide advice or assistance; enforces safety measures; fabricates, alters, and repairs dental devices such as dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays, and appliances for straightening teeth; builds and shapes wax teeth, using small hand instruments and information from observations or dentists' specifications; melts metals or mix plaster, porcelain, or acrylic pastes; and pour materials into molds or over frameworks in order to form dental prostheses or apparatus; interprets prescriptions or specifications, and examine models and impressions, in order to determine the design of dental products to be constructed; places tooth models on apparatus that mimics bite and movement of patient's jaw to evaluate functionality of model; opaques, builds, contours, and finishes single/multiple porcelain framework prosthesis.
Dental Lab Sgt: Spot checks work in progress of subordinates and is available to provide advice or assistance; enforces safety measures; fabricates, alters, and repairs dental devices such as dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays, and appliances for straightening teeth; builds and shapes wax teeth, using small hand instruments and information from observations or dentists' specifications; melts metals or mix plaster, porcelain, or acrylic pastes; and pour materials into molds or over frameworks in order to form dental prostheses or apparatus; interprets prescriptions or specifications, and examine models and impressions, in order to determine the design of dental products to be constructed; places tooth models on apparatus that mimics bite and movement of patient's jaw to evaluate functionality of model; opaques, builds, contours, and finishes single/multiple porcelain framework prosthesis.
68E3O - Skill Level Three
Dental NCO: Supervise activities of dental teams, sections, or clinics in small fixed or mobile dental facilities. Provide technical guidance. Ensure comfort, safety, and cleanliness of dental facilities. Determines personnel requirements, establishes work priorities, organizes work schedules and assigns duties. Instructs subordinates in work techniques and procedures. Evaluates personnel performance, counsels personnel and prepares evaluation reports. Supervise movements and establishment of field dental units. Prepares unit NBC plans and supervises procedures. Prepare administrative, technical, patient and manpower reports. Establishes and monitors stock level for supplies and equipment. Requisitions and maintains dental supplies and equipment.
Sr. Lab NCO: The Sr. Lab NCO is distinguished from Dental Lab Sgt, in that at the Sr. Lab NCO level they supervise all the activities of the dental laboratory departments and perform all technical procedures during the fabrication of dental prosthesis; checks completed work for exactness of detail and quality of workmanship; manages daily quality, production, and case flow; plans and schedules duty assignments; establishes work performance standards and procedures; enforces safety measures; provides technical advice to subordinates; plans, supervises and conduct technical training on equipment, materials, and fabrication techniques. Conducts tests and inspections of products, services, and processes in order to evaluate quality and performance.
Sr. Lab NCO: The Sr. Lab NCO is distinguished from Dental Lab Sgt, in that at the Sr. Lab NCO level they supervise all the activities of the dental laboratory departments and perform all technical procedures during the fabrication of dental prosthesis; checks completed work for exactness of detail and quality of workmanship; manages daily quality, production, and case flow; plans and schedules duty assignments; establishes work performance standards and procedures; enforces safety measures; provides technical advice to subordinates; plans, supervises and conduct technical training on equipment, materials, and fabrication techniques. Conducts tests and inspections of products, services, and processes in order to evaluate quality and performance.
68E4O - Skill Level Four
Dental NCO: Supervise activities of dental sections, clinics, medium sized fixed or mobile dental facilities. Prepare periodic and special reports concerning personnel, patients, dental care and treatment operations. Supervises and plans training in general military and MOS specific subjects. Coordinates the administrative activities and prepares dental treatment facility SOP. Revises topography of selected operational site and advises on the location of field treatment and sanitation facilities. Plans, develops and supervises loading plans for dental field organizations. Perform staff, budget and advisory duties.
Platoon Sergeant: The Platoon Sergeant is the primary assistant and advisor to the platoon leader, with the
responsibility of training and caring for soldiers. The platoon sergeant helps the commander to train the platoon leader and in that regard has an enormous effect on how that young officer perceives NCOs for the rest of his career. The platoon sergeant takes charge of the platoon in the absence of the platoon leader. As the lowest level senior NCO involved in the company METL, platoon sergeants teach collective and individual tasks to soldiers in their squads, crews or equivalent small units.
Detachment Sergeant: The Detachment Sergeant is accountable to the Detachment Commander and performs duties similar to a 1SG. He/She is responsible for providing sound advice to the commander on a wide range of topics including the health, esprit de corps, discipline, mentoring, well being, career progression, recognition, and professional development of all assigned enlisted members. Furthermore, working with his or her fellow NCOs and supervisors, the detachment sergeant ensures discipline is equitably maintained, and the goals of health, esprit de corps, discipline, mentoring, and welfare of the enlisted force are met. Detachment sergeants must be proactive in the performance of his or her duties; demonstration of initiative, innovation, and strength of character are imperatives in this vocation.
Platoon Sergeant: The Platoon Sergeant is the primary assistant and advisor to the platoon leader, with the
responsibility of training and caring for soldiers. The platoon sergeant helps the commander to train the platoon leader and in that regard has an enormous effect on how that young officer perceives NCOs for the rest of his career. The platoon sergeant takes charge of the platoon in the absence of the platoon leader. As the lowest level senior NCO involved in the company METL, platoon sergeants teach collective and individual tasks to soldiers in their squads, crews or equivalent small units.
Detachment Sergeant: The Detachment Sergeant is accountable to the Detachment Commander and performs duties similar to a 1SG. He/She is responsible for providing sound advice to the commander on a wide range of topics including the health, esprit de corps, discipline, mentoring, well being, career progression, recognition, and professional development of all assigned enlisted members. Furthermore, working with his or her fellow NCOs and supervisors, the detachment sergeant ensures discipline is equitably maintained, and the goals of health, esprit de corps, discipline, mentoring, and welfare of the enlisted force are met. Detachment sergeants must be proactive in the performance of his or her duties; demonstration of initiative, innovation, and strength of character are imperatives in this vocation.
68E5O - Skill Level Five
Senior Dental NCO: Serve as principal NCO of staff section, large dental clinic, dental laboratory, or dental organization. Supervises general administrative functions and coordinates personnel assignments. Evaluate training programs and requirements. Assist Commander in the administrative and technical supervision of subordinate dental facilities. Assist in the planning, development and management of the command budget programs. Coordinates and supervises unit preventive maintenance and supply programs. Assist in the development of operational plans. Provide technical assistance in planning and staffing of facilities.
Operations Sergeant: The Operations Sergeant assists in organizing, and coordinating the company/battalion/brigade and supporting unit’s operations. He is the noncommissioned officer in charge (NCOIC) of the operations in the absence of the Executive/Operations Officer. The Operations Sergeant advises the Company/Battalion/Brigade Commander on the current and future employment of the unit. He maintains the current operational status of the unit. He organizes, deploys and supervises the field Tactical Operations Center (TOC).
First Sergeant: The First Sergeant is the senior NCO in companies, batteries and troops. The position of first sergeant is similar to that of the CSM in importance, responsibility and prestige. As far back as the Revolutionary War period, first
sergeants have enforced discipline, fostered loyalty and commitment in their soldiers, maintained duty rosters and made morning reports to their company commanders. Since today’s first sergeants maintain daily contact with and are responsible for training and ensuring the health and welfare of all of the unit’s soldiers and families, this position requires extraordinary leadership and professional competence. First sergeants hold formations, instruct platoon sergeants and assist the commander in daily unit operations. Though first sergeants supervise routine administrative duties their principle duty is training soldiers. The CSM, first sergeant and other key NCOs, must understand the organization’s collective mission essential tasks during METL-based training. Through NCO development programs, performance counseling and other guidance, first sergeants are the Army’s most important mentors in developing subordinate NCOs.
Operations Sergeant: The Operations Sergeant assists in organizing, and coordinating the company/battalion/brigade and supporting unit’s operations. He is the noncommissioned officer in charge (NCOIC) of the operations in the absence of the Executive/Operations Officer. The Operations Sergeant advises the Company/Battalion/Brigade Commander on the current and future employment of the unit. He maintains the current operational status of the unit. He organizes, deploys and supervises the field Tactical Operations Center (TOC).
First Sergeant: The First Sergeant is the senior NCO in companies, batteries and troops. The position of first sergeant is similar to that of the CSM in importance, responsibility and prestige. As far back as the Revolutionary War period, first
sergeants have enforced discipline, fostered loyalty and commitment in their soldiers, maintained duty rosters and made morning reports to their company commanders. Since today’s first sergeants maintain daily contact with and are responsible for training and ensuring the health and welfare of all of the unit’s soldiers and families, this position requires extraordinary leadership and professional competence. First sergeants hold formations, instruct platoon sergeants and assist the commander in daily unit operations. Though first sergeants supervise routine administrative duties their principle duty is training soldiers. The CSM, first sergeant and other key NCOs, must understand the organization’s collective mission essential tasks during METL-based training. Through NCO development programs, performance counseling and other guidance, first sergeants are the Army’s most important mentors in developing subordinate NCOs.
School Information
School: 081 School Location: FT SAM HOUSTON, TX
Course: 330-68E10 Phase:
Course Title: DENTAL SPECIALIST
081 Course: 330-68E10 Phase: Course Length: 7 Weeks 3.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
PULHES 222221 Required
Must meet height weight std IAW AR 600-9 YES Required
Normal Red/Green (RG) Perception YES Required
Physical Demand Rating MODERATELY HEAVY - LIFT OCCASIONAL 80 LB, FREQUENT 40 LB Required
Career Management Field 68 - MEDICAL Required
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
Active Army Corporal or SPC and below, National Guard and Army Reserve SSG (see special information) and below, and DoD civilians. Active Army soldiers holding a MOS of 68A, 68P, 68K, 68V and 68WM6 are not eligible. The service remaining requirement for in-service AA soldiers upon completion of this course is 9 months. IAW AR 614-200, Chapter 4, Table 4-1.
Time in service remaining requirements for Reserve Component is governed by NGR 351-1 or AR 135-200. As an exception to policy, USAR Soldiers are TEMPORARILY waived the requirement to fulfill the Ready Reserve obligation upon completion of the course. This policy will be effective for the duration of Partial Mobilization Height and weight must be IAW AR 600-9.
Soldiers must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency. A minimum score of 95 in aptitude area ST in Armed Services Vocational aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to January 2002. b. A minimum score of 92 in aptitude aea ST on ASVAB tests administered on or after 2 January 2002 and prior to 1 July 2004. c. A minimum score of 91 in aptitude area ST on ASVAB tests administered on or after 1 July 2004. Enlisted women who are pregnant must be processed IAW AR 635-200. Prior to departure from home station, soldiers are required to reenlist or extend their term of enlistment to meet the TIS remaining requirements upon completion of the course. When reporting for training and it determined soldiers do not meet TIS remaining requirements they will not be accepted into the course they requested unless they reenlist or extend to meet the TIS remaining requirements. The physical serials (PULHES) applies to initial entry soldiers only, and is not to be used
as a prerequisite for soldiers reclassifying into this MOS. SECURITY: None SEE NOTES
Course Scope:
Provides the student with the skills necessary to perform tasks required of a dental assistant in the examination, care and treatment of dental diseases and disorders. Subjects include basic dental sciences, dental radiology, general duties, dental records, dental equipment (TDA & TO&E), and relevant training on Warrior Ethos tasks as part of the Army-wide AIT sustainment training for warrior skills to ensure survivability in the contemporary operating environment. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates are awarded the 68E10 MOS.
Special Information:
Reserve Component soldiers will arrive at Fort Sam Houston with the following items MPRJ 201 file, Medical Record, Dental Record and complete basic clothing issue, to include running shoes. Serves as a prerequisite training for the 24-week Dental Laboratory Course, 331-N5 (ASI N5), the 12-week Preventive Dentistry Course, 330-X2 (ASI X2). The course is 7 weeks in
duration. Active Army applicants utilize DA Form 4187, DA Form 2 and 2-1, and recommendation from chain of command evaluating the soldier's potential and ability to complete the course to CDR, PERSCOM TAPC-EPT-F, 2461 Eisenhower Ave Alexandria, VA 22331-0400. National Guard and Army Reserve SSGs' will receive a certificate of completion for attending this course, additional skill level 30 training is required to be awarded the MOS. ALL REQUESTS FOR WAIVERS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO: CDR AMEDD Center & School, AMEDD Personnel Proponent Directorate, ATTN: MCCS-DE, 2427 Hood Street, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-7584.
Course: 330-68E10 Phase:
Course Title: DENTAL SPECIALIST
081 Course: 330-68E10 Phase: Course Length: 7 Weeks 3.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
PULHES 222221 Required
Must meet height weight std IAW AR 600-9 YES Required
Normal Red/Green (RG) Perception YES Required
Physical Demand Rating MODERATELY HEAVY - LIFT OCCASIONAL 80 LB, FREQUENT 40 LB Required
Career Management Field 68 - MEDICAL Required
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
Active Army Corporal or SPC and below, National Guard and Army Reserve SSG (see special information) and below, and DoD civilians. Active Army soldiers holding a MOS of 68A, 68P, 68K, 68V and 68WM6 are not eligible. The service remaining requirement for in-service AA soldiers upon completion of this course is 9 months. IAW AR 614-200, Chapter 4, Table 4-1.
Time in service remaining requirements for Reserve Component is governed by NGR 351-1 or AR 135-200. As an exception to policy, USAR Soldiers are TEMPORARILY waived the requirement to fulfill the Ready Reserve obligation upon completion of the course. This policy will be effective for the duration of Partial Mobilization Height and weight must be IAW AR 600-9.
Soldiers must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency. A minimum score of 95 in aptitude area ST in Armed Services Vocational aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to January 2002. b. A minimum score of 92 in aptitude aea ST on ASVAB tests administered on or after 2 January 2002 and prior to 1 July 2004. c. A minimum score of 91 in aptitude area ST on ASVAB tests administered on or after 1 July 2004. Enlisted women who are pregnant must be processed IAW AR 635-200. Prior to departure from home station, soldiers are required to reenlist or extend their term of enlistment to meet the TIS remaining requirements upon completion of the course. When reporting for training and it determined soldiers do not meet TIS remaining requirements they will not be accepted into the course they requested unless they reenlist or extend to meet the TIS remaining requirements. The physical serials (PULHES) applies to initial entry soldiers only, and is not to be used
as a prerequisite for soldiers reclassifying into this MOS. SECURITY: None SEE NOTES
Course Scope:
Provides the student with the skills necessary to perform tasks required of a dental assistant in the examination, care and treatment of dental diseases and disorders. Subjects include basic dental sciences, dental radiology, general duties, dental records, dental equipment (TDA & TO&E), and relevant training on Warrior Ethos tasks as part of the Army-wide AIT sustainment training for warrior skills to ensure survivability in the contemporary operating environment. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates are awarded the 68E10 MOS.
Special Information:
Reserve Component soldiers will arrive at Fort Sam Houston with the following items MPRJ 201 file, Medical Record, Dental Record and complete basic clothing issue, to include running shoes. Serves as a prerequisite training for the 24-week Dental Laboratory Course, 331-N5 (ASI N5), the 12-week Preventive Dentistry Course, 330-X2 (ASI X2). The course is 7 weeks in
duration. Active Army applicants utilize DA Form 4187, DA Form 2 and 2-1, and recommendation from chain of command evaluating the soldier's potential and ability to complete the course to CDR, PERSCOM TAPC-EPT-F, 2461 Eisenhower Ave Alexandria, VA 22331-0400. National Guard and Army Reserve SSGs' will receive a certificate of completion for attending this course, additional skill level 30 training is required to be awarded the MOS. ALL REQUESTS FOR WAIVERS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO: CDR AMEDD Center & School, AMEDD Personnel Proponent Directorate, ATTN: MCCS-DE, 2427 Hood Street, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-7584.
