Is being a military dentist worth it?

Conclusion. A career as a member of the U.S. Military Dental Corps will be exciting, rewarding, and financially lucrative. If you have had dreams of being a member of the military and a dentist—do both! You will provide high-quality dental care to service members, their families, and maybe to needy people worldwide.

How long will I be gone if I join the National Guard?

The full National Guard service term is eight years. However, we offer several active service options within that time frame. For example, your child can commit to just three active years then enter IRR (Individual Ready Reserve) for the remainder of their term.

Do military dentists get deployed?

For this reason, the military maintains dental treatment facilities or military dental clinics, often called DTFs, stationed around the world, including in Iraq, Afghanistan, and deployed environments. Each service has military dentists working in those clinics, as well as some contractors.

Can the military help you get into dental school?

One of the biggest benefits of military dentistry is the opportunity to graduate from dental school debt-free. The Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) provides tuition assistance for qualified applicants. Requirements vary, but programs are available in the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force.

Do Air Force dentists get deployed?

The Air Force also deploys teams of dentists, dental technicians, and oral and maxillofacial surgeons to combat theaters to provide dental care to battlefield Airmen. “Airmen deploy in good oral health, but on deployments they may encounter unexpected dental problems like anyone else would, plus more,” said Col.

Will the military pay for my dental school?

One of the biggest benefits of military dentistry is the opportunity to graduate from dental school debt-free. The Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) provides tuition assistance for qualified applicants.

Does the National Guard pay for dental work?

The Tricare Dental Plan (TDP) is a voluntary dental insurance program. The dental benefit is administered by United Concordia and is available to eligible active duty family members, eligible National Guard and Reserve members and their family members.