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Navy Dental Corps Officer

U.S. Navy
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JOB DESCRIPTION

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 anthrax

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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 Comfort and USNS Mercy.

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.

BENEFITS

  • Competitive salary with tax-free allowances for housing and meals.
  • 30 days’ vacation with pay earned every year.
  • comprehensive medical and dental coverage (which includes family).
  • VA Home Loan Eligibility (which includes $0 Down)

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

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.

Keep in mind: If you’re a student or resident, you can concentrate on your education or training, with no military/training obligation until after your program is completed.

Students:

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 Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), you can receive 100% tuition coverage during dental school, plus:

• A monthly stipend of $2,728 to help cover living expenses for up to 48 months

• A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 With the Navy Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP), 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.

Residents:

Residents opting to serve full-time in the Navy can get supplemental income in dental residency through the Navy Financial Assistance Program (FAP), 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 $2,728 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.

Practicing Professionals

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 $150.000* when you qualify.

To get details and find out which offer would benefit you most, contact a Medical Officer Recruiter

QUALIFICATIONS

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 4 years of Active Duty

• Be between the ages of 18 and 48

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

 

Thank you, 

Very respectfully,

Rhoneli C. Merilos

Lieutenant, Nurse Corps, USN

RN BSN

BSHS R.T.

Medical Officer Programs

Navy Talent Acquisition Group, Golden Gate

546 Vernon Ave, Suite 271

Mountain View, CA 94043.

Work Cell: (650)-730-8764.

Work email: Rhoneli.c.merilos.mil@us.navy.mil

Civilian Email: Rcmerilos.usnavy@gmail.com

 

 

 

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