Dentist

As an Officer in the Navy Dental Corps, you will serve your country by helping the men and

women who defend it – and others in need.

• Attend to Sailors, Marines and servicemembers – as well as their families

• Contribute to humanitarian missions in this country and virtually anywhere in the world

• Introduce oral care to parts of the world where dentistry is more a luxury than an expectation

• Share your skills in domestic outreach that benefits the young, elderly and underprivileged

You’ll spend quality time with patients, maintain a flexible schedule, and be free of malpractice

insurance, expensive equipment and paperwork that falls on your shoulders in private practice.

In the world of Navy Health Care, you can attain a broader spectrum of experience faster as you

find yourself at the forefront of the dental field. And wherever you serve, you’ll have the latest

high-tech equipment at your disposal, such as:

• Digital X-ray systems

• Innovative dental restoration materials

• Patented Forward Deployable Dental Dressing (FDDD)

• Video teleconferencing

• Saliva tests that can help detect exposure to life-threatening diseases,

such as tuberculosis and a

In the Navy Dental Corps, you will provide the best dental care available for Sailors, Marines,

servicemembers and their families, wherever duty calls, doing everything a typical dentist

would do:

• Perform checkups

• Fill cavities

• Offer preventive care

Plus, discover a more compassionate side of dentistry. That could mean contributing to

humanitarian relief efforts in this country or virtually anywhere in the world. Caring for those

who’ve never known the privilege of dental hygiene and educating people on the importance of

proper dental health.

As a Dental Officer, you may serve at any one of more than 250 Navy and medical facilities

around the globe, in some of the most dynamic environments imaginable – from Hawaii to

Japan; Germany to Guam; and Washington, D.C., to Washington state.

You could work at one of the highly acclaimed National Naval Medical Centers in Bethesda, MD;

Portsmouth, VA; and San Diego, CA. Or you could provide dental support to deployed troops aboard

one of two dedicated hospital ships: the USNS

and USNS

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Still more health-care opportunities are available stateside and abroad in a variety of settings:

on board a surface ship, working closely with a nearby aircraft squadron, or even with the Fleet

Marine Force. No matter where you serve, you’ll provide leadership and expertise to support your

country, the men and women who defend it, their families, and others in need.

As an aspiring or established health-care professional, you have goals, obligations and

priorities. With that in mind, there are different ways that you can commit to practice your

profession in America’s Navy.

This allows you to take full advantage of available

career and leadership opportunities. Enjoy the broadest range of benefits. And have the greatest

impact – while experiencing the travel and adventure possibilities to the utmost.

This way you can maintain a civilian career while serving as

few as two days a month and two weeks a year. With opportunities for additional service and pay.

With the possibility of arranging flexible drilling options to better meet service requirements.

While enjoying many of the same advantages and benefits of full-time service.

It depends on your specialty and a variety of other factors.

A Medical Officer Recruiter can help you figure that out.

Navy Dentistry offers practice opportunities in more than a dozen

different focus areas, from general dentistry to advanced

specialties, including:

* To apply for selection into these specialties, you must first serve as a

practitioner of general dentistry.

Besides the unrivaled training and experience, there’s a great benefits package waiting for you

as an Officer:

– Look forward to a competitive salary with tax-free allowances for

housing and meals. 30 days’ vacation with pay earned every year. Plus comprehensive medical

and dental coverage (which includes family).

– Benefit from supplemental income (the equivalent of four days’ pay

for only 16 hours worked each drill weekend and two weeks of paid training each year). Low-cost

life insurance options. Plus VA home loans (based on service commitment).

– Receive scheduled pay raises, regular promotions and retirement

benefits. Tax-free shopping privileges at military stores and access to Officers’ clubs and

recreational facilities. Plus free or low-cost travel opportunities.

For the most current, comprehensive information about benefits and educational offers – and to

find out how they differ if you serve full-time or part-time – talk with a Medical Officer Recruiter.

Wherever you are in your dental career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and

advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs.

Available offers could consist of anything from scholarships to sign-on bonuses to loan

repayment assistance. And help could potentially be available whether you’re in graduate

school, in residency or already in practice.

Students opting to serve full-time in the Navy can get dental school paid for. Attend a school of

your choice, and you may emerge debt-free.

With the

you can receive 100% tuition

coverage during dental school, plus:

• A monthly stipend of $2,060 to help cover living expenses for up to 48 months

• A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000

With the

you may receive from $157,000 to

$269,000 while attending dental school. This includes:

• A monthly military salary

• A generous housing allowance*

• A comprehensive health-care benefits package

Offers have many variables. To get details and find out which offer would benefit you most,

contact a Medical Officer Recruiter.

* Navy HSCP housing allowance based on dental school location. Increased offer amounts available in areas with a higher

cost of living.

In the Navy, your extensive training, continuing education and

unrivaled experience as a dental professional will offer superior

career advancement opportunities that will pay off long after you

return to the civilian world.

Beyond your affiliation with a world-class health-care network, you

will take seasoned expertise, unmatched versatility and proven

management skills into the private sector. Your ability to work

effectively under pressure with a deep sense of pride and honor for

what you do will only make you stand out more – putting you in high

demand as a practicing dentist.

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Residents opting to serve full-time in the Navy can get supplemental income in dental

residency through the

which may offer you

$275,000 or more during your dental residency. This includes:

• An annual grant of $45,000 for up to four years (on top of normal resident pay)

• A monthly stipend of $2,060 to help cover living expenses for up to 48 months

Residents opting to serve part-time as Reservists can get:

• A monthly stipend of $2,060 while completing a dental residency program*

• Plus up to $50,000 in dental school loan repayment assistance*

Offers have many variables. To get details, contact a Medical Officer Recruiter.

*Offers based on service commitment.

Practicing dentists opting to serve full-time in the Navy can get help in the form of a financial

incentive. If you’re currently a practicing dentist, you may receive a sign-on bonus from $75,000

to $300,000* when you qualify.

Practicing dentists opting to serve part-time as Reservists can get a choice of any one of these

three generous financial offers:

†

• Up to $75,000 in specialty pay

• Up to $50,000 in dental school loan repayment assistance

• An immediate one-time sign-on bonus of up to $20,000

Offers have many variables. To get details, contact a Medical Officer Recruiter.

* Offer depends on specialty and service requirement.

† Offers cannot be combined and depend on specialty. Sign-on bonus offer option available only to those with prior

Navy experience (NAVET).

To qualify for Active Duty employment consideration in the Navy Dental Corps, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen licensed to practice in the U.S.

(contact a Medical Officer Recruiter for details)

• Be a graduate of an eligible dental school approved by the American Dental Association

• Be licensed to practice in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of

Puerto Rico or a U.S. territory (new graduates must obtain a license within one year of

beginning Active Duty service)

• Be willing to serve a minimum of three years of Active Duty

• Be between the ages of 18 and 48

• Be in good physical condition and pass a full medical examination

Once you’re inspired, better informed and seriously interested,

here’s how to proceed:

• Ask all your questions

•  Discuss opportunities in your focus area, service commitment

details and service options

•  Go over available education opportunities for students,

residents and practicing professionals (depending on your

current status)

•  Provide personal information that includes birth certificate,

social security card, college transcripts, and professional and

licensure details (if applicable)

•  Pass a full medical examination

•  Participate in a precommitment interview

•  Accept an Officer commission in the Navy or Navy Reserve

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– Newly commissioned Officers start by completing

Officer Development School (ODS) – a comprehensive

five-week course in Navy history, tradition and leadership

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– Newly commissioned Officers start by

completing Direct Commission Officer (DCO) School –

a basic 12-day course in Navy history, tradition

and leadership