ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON

Job Description

Job Description

MAKE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF OUR NATION'S DEFENDERS

As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon within our organization’s healthcare team, you will leverage advanced technology to assess, diagnose, and treat Soldiers and their families. Your role may involve researching conditions pertinent to military service, engaging in medical education, leading medical units, implementing patient care initiatives, and fulfilling specialized health support functions. By joining the Army Dental Corps, you will contribute positively to the lives of our Soldiers and the nation while accessing invaluable opportunities such as participating in humanitarian missions, receiving leadership training, and enjoying a competitive benefits package. Collaborate with top professionals in the field and help push the boundaries of oral & maxillofacial surgery.

Benefits may include:

• Annual repayment of eligible education loans to your lending institution, over a maximum of three years while serving.
• Potential accessions bonus based on your specialty, distributed over a four-year period during your service.
• Complimentary or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family.
• 30 days of paid vacation accrued each year.
• Access to commissary and post exchange shopping privileges.
• Participation in the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System.
• Specialized training to develop your leadership skills within the military dental community.

Requirements:

• A Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), or a combined DDS/DMD degree from a dental program accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA) in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or Canada.
• Completion of an ADA-accredited advanced specialty education program in oral & maxillofacial surgery, approved by the Surgeon General.
• Aged between 21 and 42 years (waivers may be requested).
• A valid license to practice dentistry.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.