Dental Assistants (68E)

Overview

Enlist as a Soldier into the United States Army as a Dental Specialist (68E). You\'ll receive the specialized training needed to assist Army dentists in the examination and treatment of servicemembers’ teeth. You\'ll help the dentist prepare for operations by selecting and arranging instruments and by taking patient\'s dental impressions and X-rays. You\'ll also manage the dental offices and patient records, perform preventive cleanings, take the patient\'s blood pressure, pulse, and help administer anesthesia when needed. This is not a civilian contractor position.

Responsibilities

• Assist Army dentists in the examination and treatment of servicemembers’ teeth.
• Prepare for operations by selecting and arranging instruments; take dental impressions and X-rays.
• Manage the dental offices and patient records.
• Perform preventive cleanings, take blood pressure and pulse, and help administer anesthesia when needed.
• This is not a civilian contractor position.

Requirements

• A U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card
• 17 to 34 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns

Testing & Certifications

• 16 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available
• 10 weeks of Basic Training
• 8 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
• 91 ASVAB Score: Skilled Technical (ST)

Skills You\'ll Learn

• Dental Care
• Treatments & X-Rays
• Record Keeping

Benefits

• Financial Benefits: Salary and Bonuses: Competitive base pay with potential for bonuses, including enlistment bonuses and re-enlistment bonuses.
• Retirement Plan: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) similar to a 401(k), and a pension plan for those who serve 20 years or more.
• Special Pays: Extra pay for hazardous duty, special skills, and deployment.
• Healthcare: Medical Coverage: Comprehensive medical care for soldiers and their families through TRICARE.
• Dental and Vision: Access to dental and vision care services.
• Education: Tuition Assistance for college courses while on active duty; GI Bill benefits for education and training programs (including the Post-9/11 GI Bill); Student Loan Repayment assistance.
• Housing and Living: Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH); On-Base Housing; Commissary and Exchange discounts.
• Career and Training: Professional development and leadership training; technical and tactical training in various fields.
• Family Support: Family programs including counseling and childcare; Relocation assistance.
• Retirement and Veterans Benefits: Pension after 20 years; VA benefits including healthcare and home loans.
• Recreation and Leisure: Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) facilities and programs.