Military Medical Opportunities

Dental Corps Officer

Duties and responsibilities: An Army Dental Corps officer is responsible for the dental health of Soldiers and their families. They are also responsible for providing health care to Soldiers’ families and others eligible to receive this care in the military community. During combat, the Dental Corps officer assists in the emergency medical management of casualties. Within the Army Dental Corps, you can specialize in the following areas: Comprehensive Dentistry, Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, and Periodontics.

Salary: $13,000-$50,000

Education: To qualify for an officer appointment in the U.S. Army Dental Corps, you must: Meet the prescribed medical and moral standards for appointment as a commissioned officer, Be a U.S. citizen, Be a graduate of an American Dental Association accredited dental school, Have a current unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or a territory of the United States, and Must be between 21 and 42 years of age.

Reflection: This is a very interesting job that I would really enjoy. Although I still would only go into the culinary arts field if this was another option of mine I would choose it. I would choose this career because it seems very interesting and it would be something that I would really enjoy. The reason I like this job is because it is interesting and I would be able to give people a big, bright, and perfect smile.