ID: 554809
NationalDentist Job Posting
Navy Medicine

Description

General Dentist Opportunity | U.S. Navy Dental Corps | Active Duty Take your dental career beyond the traditional path and practice with purpose. As a General Dentist in the Navy, you will deliver high quality care to Sailors and Marines while supporting mission readiness around the world. This is a full time, in person role offering meaningful clinical experience, leadership development, and long term career growth. What You Will Do: Provide comprehensive dental care in a team based environment focused on excellence and readiness. Perform preventive, restorative, and emergency procedures. Conduct exams, diagnose conditions, and develop treatment plans. Educate patients on oral health and preventive care. Support operational and clinical missions in the United States and abroad. Where You Can Serve: Opportunities are available across the country and internationally, including locations such as Florida, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, California, Washington, and overseas assignments in places like Spain, Japan, and Guam. Why Navy Dentistry Practice without barriers - Focus fully on patient care with no insurance billing or production pressure. Diverse clinical experience - Work in modern clinics, hospitals, and operational environments with opportunities for global missions Leadership and growth - Lead skilled teams while advancing your clinical expertise through structured mentorship and training Work life balance - Enjoy a predictable schedule, 30 days of paid leave each year, and all federal holidays A Career with Impact This is more than a clinical role. It is an opportunity to serve those who serve, develop as a leader, and practice dentistry at a high level in a mission driven environment. Compensation and Benefits Total compensation is composed of several types of pay including base pay, housing allowance, food allowance, incentive pay, and a sign-on bonus. Housing and food allowances are completely tax free. Your sign on bonus of $150,000 may be paid as a lump sum shortly after completing onboarding or in equal annual installments. If annual installments are selected, the first payment is received after onboarding and the remaining payments are paid on each anniversary of joining. Sign on bonus, incentive pay, and board certification pay, if applicable, are taxed at a reduced rate. Free comprehensive health coverage for you and your family with no monthly premiums, copays, or deductibles No cost malpractice coverage Continuing education support and funded advanced training opportunities such as AEGD and dental specialties Retirement benefits including a pension and Thrift Savings Plan with government matching Paid parental leave GI Bill education benefits that can be used by you or transferred to dependents Qualifications DDS or DMD from a CODA accredited school Current or eligible for an unrestricted dental license United States citizenship required Final year dental students are encouraged to apply