ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON

Job Description

Job Description

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

As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon within our organization’s healthcare team, you will leverage state-of-the-art 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 executing specialized health support functions. By joining the Army Dental Corps, you will not only contribute to the well-being of our Soldiers and the nation but also gain access to invaluable experiences, such as participating in humanitarian missions, receiving leadership training, and enjoying a competitive benefits package. Collaborate with top professionals in the field while advancing the practice of oral & maxillofacial surgery.

Benefits may include:

• Annual repayment of eligible education loans to your lending institution, spread over a maximum of three years during your service.
• Depending on your specialty, you might qualify for an accessions bonus, distributed over a four-year period while serving.
• Access to no-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family.
• 30 days of paid vacation accrued each year.
• Privileges for shopping at commissaries and post exchanges.
• Enrollment in the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System.
• Specialized training opportunities to develop leadership skills within the military dental community.

• A Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Dental Medicine, or a combined Doctor of Dental Surgery/Doctor of Medicine 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, recognized by the Surgeon General.
• Ages between 21 and 42 (waivers may be requested).
• A valid license to practice dentistry.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.