US Navy Dental Opportunities: Navy

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR DENTISTS

In the Navy Dental Corps, you can expand upon your passion to help others. Discovering a more heroic side of dentistry – without the financial and business worries of private practice holding you back. Here you can:

• Earn excellent compensation in an established, thriving practice
• Operate free of start-up costs, equipment expenses and insurance fees
• Expect manageable patient ratios that promote high-quality, one-on-one care
• Further your expertise through hands-on experience and Navy-funded advanced training
• Distinguish yourself with pride and respect as a Navy Dentist and Navy Dental Corps Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Navy Dentist, you will provide quality dental care for Sailors, Marines and servicemembers – and their families. In this position, you will do everything a typical dentist does – with the opportunity to go beyond the routine:

• Perform checkups, fill cavities and offer preventive care
• Contribute to global disaster relief efforts and outreach programs in this country and around the world
• Introduce oral care to people who would otherwise go without
• Utilize some of the most advanced technology on the planet
• Work at top military dental facilities on shore, at sea and in the field
• Team with top health-care professionals on the highly respected Navy Health Care team

PRACTICE AREAS

There are opportunities to practice general dentistry in the Navy or to focus on any of 13 advanced specialties:

• Endodontics
• Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
• Operative Dentistry
• Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
• Oral Facial Pain Clinic
• Oral Pathology
• Oral Surgery
• Orthodontics
• Pediatrics
• Periodontics
• Prosthodontics
• Public Health
• Research

You'll find Navy Dentistry progressive, pioneering advances in everything from digital X-ray systems to innovative dental restoration materials.

FINANCIAL OFFERS

Wherever you are in your dental career, the Navy can help you attain your goals with generous scholarships, financial assistance and continued education programs.

As a dental student: Get 100% tuition coverage for dental school – along with a monthly stipend of $1,992 to cover living expenses. And on top of that: a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.

Already a practicing dentist? Get a sign-on bonus from $75,000 to $300,000* right from the start. On top of that, collect up to $120,000* in dental school loan repayment assistance by applying to receive $40,000 each year for up to three years.

Contact a Navy Dental Recruiter for complete offer details.

*Offer depends on specialty and service requirement.

BENEFITS

As a full-time Navy Dental Officer, you can look forward to excellent benefits that include:

• A competitive salary and supplemental pay
• Scheduled pay raises and regular promotions
• Advanced training funded by the Navy
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage (includes family)
• Generous retirement income plus a 401(k)-like savings plan
• 30 days of vacation with pay earned every year
• Tax-free allowances for housing, meals and shopping (at military stores)
• Free or low-cost world travel opportunities
• Access to military clubs worldwide
• And much more

All this – with the pride, purpose and satisfaction of serving your country. With no malpractice or business-related costs as a military dentist. With a more reasonable and flexible schedule than typically found in private practice. Giving you ample time to devote to your career, your family and personal pursuits.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen currently practicing in the U.S. (contact a Navy Dental 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 42
• Be in good physical condition and pass a full medical examination

Right now, the need for dentists is critical in the Navy – so answer the call. To learn more about this full-time opportunity, click Apply Now and fill out the brief form. Then download our free Navy Health Care brochure. Watch the rest of the dentist video. And get connected with the Navy Health Care Facebook community.