Military, Medical Opportunities

Duties and Responsibilities: An army dental corps officer is responsible for the dental health of soldiers and their families. They also responsible for providing health care to soldiers’ families and others eligible to receive this care in the military community. During combat, a dental officer will assist in any emergency in medical management of casualties.

Helpful Skills: Self Discipline, Physical Fit, Perform under Physical and Mental pressures, make decisions quickly and on your own

Education: To qualify for an officer appointment in the U.S. Army Dental Corps, you must:

1. Meet the prescribed medical and moral standards for appointment as a commissioned officer

2. Be a U.S. citizen

3. Be a graduate of an American Dental Association accredited dental school

4. Have a current unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or a territory of the United States

5. Must be between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver, Locate a Recruiter for more information)