What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Dentistry U.S. Navy position at Navy Recruiting Command?
Company Description Employment Type:
🌊 General Dentist – U.S. Navy Dental Corps (Direct Accession Program) Full Time
📍 Nationwide Opportunities | Active Duty Commission
Serve. Lead. Practice Without Limits.
As a Navy Dentist, you’ll do more than care for smiles — you’ll serve those who serve our nation. The Navy Dental Corps offers a unique opportunity to practice comprehensive dentistry while experiencing professional growth, leadership development, and global travel opportunities.
This is an active-duty role for a General Dentist to become a Dental Corps Officer in the Navy.
What You’ll Do:
- Deliver high-quality dental care to Sailors and Marines in Navy hospitals, dental clinics, and aboard ships.
- Participate in humanitarian missions and community outreach around the world.
- Work alongside a multidisciplinary healthcare team in an environment that values excellence and service.
What You’ll Gain:
- $150,000 Sign-On Bonus
- $20,000 Specialty Incentive Pay
- PAID specialty training opportunities in Comprehensive Dentistry (2-year AEGD), Dental Public Health, Endodontics, Exodontia ACP, Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Maxillofacial Prosthetics Fellowship, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orofacial Pain, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, & life insurance for you & your dependents
- CME Allowance
- Exceptional Benefits: Including government retirement, 5% 401k match, 30 days of PTO annually, and all federal holidays off
- Maternal and Paternal Leave: 12 weeks of paid maternity leave provided on top of any time needed for convalescent leave during/after pregnancy.
- Quality of Life: Work in a balanced environment with no production requirements
- Generous Housing: Housing stipend or free housing on base
- Forever G.I. Bill: $200,000 worth of education benefits, including a housing allowance, and $1,000 book stipend for you or your dependents
- Top-Tier Care: Focus on providing exceptional care with excellent support staff
- Your patient’s care is paid for, no discussing out of pocket expenses or insurance reimbursement
Who We’re Looking For:
- U.S. citizens with a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from an ADA-accredited dental school
- Licensed to practice dentistry in the U.S.
- Individuals who demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and a desire to make a global impact
Ready to make a difference while advancing your career?
Apply today to join the U.S. Navy Dental Corps through our Direct Accession Program and discover a career where your skills can serve something greater.
If this resonates and you'd like to learn more, please apply here or reach out via call, text, or email!
Jeremy McCullum
Navy Medicine
Call/Text: 202-821-9050
Email: jeremy.y.mccullum.mil@us.navy.mil
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