Dental Officer (Self-Defense Forces)
しかいかん（じえいたい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Security and Public Safety Occupations
- Middle : Self-Defense Force Personnel
- Minor : Self-Defense Force Personnel
Summary
Specialist in dental treatment and oral hygiene management for Self-Defense Forces members and their families.
Description
Dental officers in the Self-Defense Forces are specialists who provide dental treatment and preventive dentistry guidance to members and their families. They handle clinical duties such as caries treatment, periodontal treatment, extractions, and prosthetics at clinics or Self-Defense Forces hospitals, and engage in unit hygiene management, oral health education, and medical support during disaster dispatches and overseas deployments. They are required to operate within the disciplined organization of the Self-Defense Forces, collaborate with medical teams, and continuously update medical knowledge and techniques.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to increasing needs for oral health management among members amid declining birthrates and aging population, as well as medical support requests during disasters and international dispatches. The role of highly specialized dental officers is expected to expand further with the strengthening of the Self-Defense Forces' medical system.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Cooperative / Empathetic / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Disaster Dispatch / Dispatch / Hospital/Clinic Work / Night Shift / Unit Duty Support
Career Path
Dental Officer Candidate → First Lieutenant (Dental Officer) → Hygiene Team Instructor → Self-Defense Forces Hospital Dental Clinic Director → Hygiene Staff Officer (Staff Position)
Required Skills
Basic Emergency Medical Knowledge / Dental Treatment Skills / Medical Management / Oral Surgery Techniques / Preventive Dentistry Guidance
Recommended Skills
Cross-Cultural Understanding / Disaster Medicine Knowledge / Language Skills / Team Medicine
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Essential due to drastic changes in domestic and international environments. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute procedures directly impact patient safety. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with members and colleagues is important. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Necessary to continuously adapt to advances in medical technology and equipment. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long treatment sessions and duties in harsh environments. |
| Planning & Organization | Organizational management skills are required for clinic operations and supply management. |
| Stress Tolerance | High stress tolerance is required for disaster dispatches and wartime medicine. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Required for collaboration within unit medical teams. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Standardized treatment processes predominate, with limited need for creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative analysis is limited in specialization. |
Related Qualifications
- Dental Physician License
Aliases
- Self-Defense Forces Dental Officer
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- Dentist
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