Navy Dental Officer

Position Title: Navy Dental Officer (Direct Accession)
Organization: U.S. Navy Dental Corps
Location: Nationwide
Eligible Applicants: 4th-Year Dental Students (D4) and Recent Graduates (DDS/DMD)

Overview:
Serve your country while practicing world-class dentistry. The U.S. Navy Dental Corps offers a unique opportunity for dental professionals to provide comprehensive oral healthcare to Sailors, Marines, and their families around the world. Through the Direct Accession Program, fourth-year dental students and recent graduates can commission as active-duty Navy Dental Officers upon earning their degree and passing licensing requirements.

Program Highlights:

Commission as a Navy Lieutenant (O-3) upon entry

Competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and housing allowances

Student loan repayment and financial incentive programs (for qualified applicants)

Opportunities for advanced education and specialty training (prosthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, etc.)

Global assignments with state-of-the-art facilities and diverse patient populations

Leadership and professional development in an interprofessional medical environment

Sign on bonus: $120,000

Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. Citizen

Enrolled in or recently graduated from an ADA-accredited dental school (DDS or DMD)

Physically qualified for commission as a Naval Officer

Must obtain dental licensure prior to commissioning

Why the Navy?
Join a team that values service, excellence, and adventure. The Navy Dental Corps empowers you to practice with purpose—supporting those who protect and defend our nation, while growing your clinical and leadership skills beyond what’s possible in civilian practice.

How to Apply:
Interested students should contact the local Navy Medical Officer Recruiter for more information and to begin the application process.
📧 Email: jeremy.y.mccullum.mil@us.navy.mil
📞 Phone: 202-821-9050
🌐 Website: https://www.navy.com/healthcare/careers/dentist