Description

The strength to heal our nation's defenders.

As a periodontist and Officer on the U.S. Army Reserve Health Care Team, you can practice in your community and serve when needed. As a member of our comprehensive dental care team, you will develop new skills while improving the well-being of Soldiers and their Families.

Benefits include:
- Special Pay of $75,000, paid in three yearly increments of $25,000
- Health Professional Loan Repayment of up to $50,000 over three years; may be applied toward qualified dental school loans
- Paid continuing education, including clinical specialization and residencies
- Non-contributory retirement benefits at age 60 with 20 years of qualifying service
- Low-cost life and dental insurance
- Travel opportunities, including humanitarian missions
- Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
- Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k)
- Privileges that come with being an Officer in the U.S. Army
- Training to become a leader in your field

Requirements include:
- Doctorate from an ADA-accredited dental school in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or Canada
- Completion of an ADA-accredited Advanced Specialty Education Program in periodontics
- Between 21 and 42 years of age (health care professionals ages 43 to 60 are now eligible for a two-year service contract under the OAPP program)
- License to practice dentistry
- Permanent U.S. residency

Numerous positions are available worldwide. Please click "Apply" to request an info pack.