Military Medical Career Pathways
Dentistry
Duties and Responsibilities: Navy dentists contribute to humanitarian missions around the country and the world. They also introduce oral care to places that count dentistry as more of a luxury than an expectation. Navy Dentist
- Work at the best military facilities on shore, at sea or even on the field
- They utilize cutting-edge dental technology
- They also participate in domestic outreach to gather the young people, elderly and the unprivileged
- They also spend quality time with their patients
- They have to maintain a flexible schedule
- They also enjoy freedom from malpractice and equipment costs
Salary: Typical salary is $143,534, but it usually ranges from $126,644-$170,921.
Education: Associate’s Degree, minimum GPA of 2.0, and a Health Professional Certification, graduate from an eligible dental school approved by the American Dental Association.
Demand for this profession: No specific demand
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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?
I would like to be a navy dentist because it gives me the opportunity to help people around the world. It also gives me a chance to give others what I already have. That is why I would like to be a navy dentist.
