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UNOFFICIAL NAVY RESOURCE- Information subject to change
Job Description
Make a lasting impression in the world of dental health. In the Navy Dental Corps, provide the best
dental care available for Sailors, Marines and 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 heroic 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. Educating people on the importance of proper dental health.
As a Navy Dentist, you’ll have unmatched preparation and training, with exposure to cutting-edge
dentistry as you:
Utilize some of the most advanced technology on the planet
Work at the best military dental facilities on shore, at sea and in the field
Team with the top health-care professionals on a highly respected Navy Health Care team
DENTAL SPECIALTIES
From general checkups to oral surgery. Periodontics to maxillofacial prosthodontics. Navy Dentistry
is at the forefront. No matter your specialty, you can expand upon your ability to help others.
Navy Dentists practice in more than a dozen different focus areas. From general dentistry to
advanced specialties, including:
Endodontics
Forensics
Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
Oral Facial Pain Clinic
Oral Medicine
Oral Pathology
Oral Surgery
Orthodontics
Pediatrics
Periodontics
Prosthodontics
Public Health
Research
RESIDENTS
GET SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME IN DENTAL RESIDENCY
There’s no real way to prepare for your residency. Long hours. Overwhelming work. Relocation. But
with the Navy, your residency won’t put you further behind financially.
Navy Financial Assistance Program (FAP) — Offers potentially over $270,000 during your dental
residency. That consists of:
An annual grant of $45,000 for up to four years (on top of normal resident pay)
A monthly stipend of $1,907 to help cover living expenses for up to 48 months
Offers have many variables. To learn details, request that a Navy Dental Recruiter contact you.
PRACTICING DENTISTS
GET HELP REPAYING EDUCATIONAL LOANS
There’s an alternative to spending years paying down the cost of your dental education. If you’re
currently a practicing dentist:
Sign-on bonus now available — Receive a sign-on bonus from $60,000 to $275,000* when you
qualify, PLUS:
Navy Health Professions Loan Repayment Program — Receive up to $120,000 to help repay your
dental school loans by applying to receive $40,000 each year for up to three years.
To be eligible, you must serve as an Active Duty Dental Corps Officer for each year you receive the
loan payment. A minimum three-year service obligation is required.
Special pay may be available in critical need areas. Talk to a Navy Dental Recruiter to see if you
qualify.
Offers have many variables. To learn details, request that a Navy Dental Recruiter contact you.
* Offer depends on specialty and service requirement.
Other 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 no malpractice or business-related costs. With the pride, purpose and satisfaction of
serving your country. 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.
Specific Requirements
To qualify for Active Duty employment consideration in the Navy Dental Corps, you must:
Be a U.S. citizen
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 to 62
Be in good physical condition and pass a full medical examination
Career Outlook
Want to explore further? Check out the Health Care Opportunities area to learn more about the
overall mission of Navy Health Care. Then get a specific picture of the unrivaled experiences and real
people representing today’s Navy Dental Corps.
Make a lasting impression in the world of dental health. In the Navy Dental Corps, provide the best
dental care available for Sailors, Marines and 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 heroic 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. Educating people on the importance of proper dental health.
As a Navy Dentist, you’ll have unmatched preparation and training, with exposure to cutting-edge
dentistry as you:
Utilize some of the most advanced technology on the planet
Work at the best military dental facilities on shore, at sea and in the field
Team with the top health-care professionals on a highly respected Navy Health Care team
DENTAL SPECIALTIES
From general checkups to oral surgery. Periodontics to maxillofacial prosthodontics. Navy Dentistry
is at the forefront. No matter your specialty, you can expand upon your ability to help others.
Navy Dentists practice in more than a dozen different focus areas. From general dentistry to
advanced specialties, including:
Endodontics
Forensics
Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
Oral Facial Pain Clinic
Oral Medicine
Oral Pathology
Oral Surgery
Orthodontics
Pediatrics
Periodontics
Prosthodontics
Public Health
Research
RESIDENTS
GET SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME IN DENTAL RESIDENCY
There’s no real way to prepare for your residency. Long hours. Overwhelming work. Relocation. But
with the Navy, your residency won’t put you further behind financially.
Navy Financial Assistance Program (FAP) — Offers potentially over $270,000 during your dental
residency. That consists of:
An annual grant of $45,000 for up to four years (on top of normal resident pay)
A monthly stipend of $1,907 to help cover living expenses for up to 48 months
Offers have many variables. To learn details, request that a Navy Dental Recruiter contact you.
PRACTICING DENTISTS
GET HELP REPAYING EDUCATIONAL LOANS
There’s an alternative to spending years paying down the cost of your dental education. If you’re
currently a practicing dentist:
Sign-on bonus now available — Receive a sign-on bonus from $60,000 to $275,000* when you
qualify, PLUS:
Navy Health Professions Loan Repayment Program — Receive up to $120,000 to help repay your
dental school loans by applying to receive $40,000 each year for up to three years.
To be eligible, you must serve as an Active Duty Dental Corps Officer for each year you receive the
loan payment. A minimum three-year service obligation is required.
Special pay may be available in critical need areas. Talk to a Navy Dental Recruiter to see if you
qualify.
Offers have many variables. To learn details, request that a Navy Dental Recruiter contact you.
* Offer depends on specialty and service requirement.
Other 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 no malpractice or business-related costs. With the pride, purpose and satisfaction of
serving your country. 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.
Specific Requirements
To qualify for Active Duty employment consideration in the Navy Dental Corps, you must:
Be a U.S. citizen
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 to 62
Be in good physical condition and pass a full medical examination
Career Outlook
Want to explore further? Check out the Health Care Opportunities area to learn more about the
overall mission of Navy Health Care. Then get a specific picture of the unrivaled experiences and real
people representing today’s Navy Dental Corps.
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