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Army Dental Corps ? Serve your Country and its Dental Needs

July 31, 2012 By admin

Do you have any interest in becoming an Officer in the Army Dental Corps? If you strive to enhance your dental skills while serving your country, this may be a career path to consider.

There is nothing better than the feeling of serving the Army?s many soldiers and their families.

Along the way, you will have the chance to work next to many of the top professionals in their field. Of course, you can also expect access to advanced dentistry technology as well as the most modern techniques.

Dental Corps Careers

There are multiple Army Dental Corps careers to consider. These include

1. General Dentist. Are you interested in starting your own dental practice? Do you have student loans holding you back from reaching your goals? As part of the Army Dental Corps you can get involved with your chosen career field, all without having to worry about large start-up costs. Why not serve in the Army first and open your own practice later?

2. Dental Corps HPSP Student. If you are currently a dental student, you may be eligible to receive a full scholarship for one, two, or three years of dental schooling. With this, you get more than a free education. You also have the chance to work alongside other U.S. Army Health Care Team members. Upon earning your degree, you will find yourself in position to serve as part of the Army Dental Corps.

3. Endodontist. As an Endodontist, you will specialize in the treatment of injuries and disease related to the tissue that surrounds the root.

4. Periodontist. Your primary responsibilities as a Periodontist will be to treat diseases of the gums and other structures that surround the teeth.

5. Oral Surgeon. Sometimes, dental surgery is a necessity. As an Oral Surgeon, you will take part in both pre-op and post-op evaluations as well as the procedure itself. Along with this, you will play a big part in the development of regenerative medicine and new technology.

6. Prosthodontist. A Prosthodontist specializes in the replacement of missing teeth. From providing knowledge to Soldiers and their families to the fabrication of maxillofacial prostheses, you will always be helping others while practicing your craft.

You have many options in regards to how you serve in the Army. Some serve full time as an Officer while others maintain their own practice and only serve in the Army Reserve. No matter how you get involved, what matters most is that you are helping others while doing what you love.

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