Provides consultation services. Serves as member of local hospital boards and committees appropriate to specialty. Directs oral pathology service. Formulates and implements procedures for operation of oral pathology service. Determines equipment, material, and personnel required to accomplish diagnostic tests and examination.
Plans work schedules for laboratory personnel.
Coordinates oral pathology service with other dental and medical services. Instructs dental officers and laboratory personnel in oral pathology procedures and techniques. Fulfillment of education and experience requirement satisfy this requirement. For entry into this specialty, a doctor of dental surgery or a doctor of dental medicine degree from an American Dental Association accredited college or university is mandatory. For award of AFSC 47D3, completion of a residency in oral pathology, acceptable to the Surgeon General, HQ USAF, is mandatory.