Maxillofacial Prosthetics

The candidate for 1-year training in maxillofacial prosthetics must have satisfactorily completed a 3-year formal training program in prosthodontics.

This program is designed to train the aspiring maxillofacial prosthodontist in the rehabilitation of patients with congenital or acquired head and neck defects. Resultant disabilities may range from minor cosmetic discrepancies to major functional compromises. Candidates will be exposed to an area of patient care requiring greater management skills and greater patient sensitivity. Working relationships in the hospital environment and the team approach to rehabilitative services with the other medical specialties will be emphasized. Areas of patient treatment will include acquired defects of the mandible and maxilla, palatopharyngeal function, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and occluofacial defects.

• NPDS - Maxillofacial Prosthetics
  • Location:
    • Building: 1
  • Bldg 1 is WRNMMC's historic "Tower."
  • Phone:
    • Chairman : (301) 295-5828

• Visitor Center

Scope

This course includes instructions in the handling of prosthodontic materials and equipment as well as special materials and equipment for making extra-oral facial prostheses.  The student will be exposed to fabrication techniques for surgical splints and stents, and somato prostheses, facial prostheses, cranial implants, soft tissue implants, maxillary obturators for acquired and congenital defects, speech bulbs, mandibulectomy prostheses, burn splints and prostheses for patients exposed to radiation therapy.

Prerequisites

Dental technicians (DT-8765) in paygrades E5 and E6 who have a minimum of 2 years in paygrade E5 and E6 and 3 years experience since graduating from Dental Laboratory "C" school basic. Candidates must possess and demonstrate a high level of manual dexterity and artistic ability and must have normal/sensitive color perception. A letter of recommendation by a Navy dental officer practicing in the prosthodontic discipline (Board Certified Prosthodontist) containing a statement of prosthetic experience and abilities, and artistic abilities is required. Must be physically qualified for transfer in accordance with Artical 15-57 of the Medical Department and Chapter 7.01 of the Enlisted Transfer Manual. Members requiring medical attention, including pregnancy, shall not be transferred to school. Obligated Service is 36 months at the start of school.

Applications

Submit to Bureau of Naval Personnel (PERS-407C) on the Enlisted Transfer and Special Duty Request, NAVPERS 1306/7 in accordance with TRANSMAN Chapter 7.

Convening Schedule - January & June each year

Curriculum for the Maxillofacial Prosthetics Fellowship

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