Military Service - U.S. Air Force, Dentist

Military Service - U.S. Air Force • Full-time • Portland, Oregon, United States • $57.09k / year • 4m ago

This job requires military service with a contract as a commissioned officer in the Air Force. The application is for a specific position within the Air Force.

Position Summary

Our mission to keep our Airmen and their families healthy extends to their entire wellness, including their oral health. Working with the latest equipment and techniques, Air Force Dentists provide essential dental care with thorough examination, diagnosis and treatment of problems relating to the teeth and mouth. These highly trained practitioners are essential to the well-being and healthcare needs of people on Air Force bases all over the world.

Primary Responsibilities

Maintain the dental health of Airmen and their families
Examine, diagnose and treat diseases, abnormalities, injuries and functional disorders of the oral cavity
Evaluate findings and develop treatment plans for patients
Perform routine preventive, periodontal, oral surgery, endodontic and prosthodontics treatment

Benefits

Up to 30 days of vacation with pay each year
Excellent healthcare coverage for you and your family
Food and housing allowance
A generous retirement program from day one of your service
World class job/technical training that will make you competitive in any field
Financial benefits to help you pay for college/higher education

Qualifications

Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from an ADA-accredited college or university
Fulfillment of a residency in oral and maxillofacial pathology
Completion of 5.5-week Commissioned Officer training course
Must be between the ages of 18 and 48

About the Air Force

The mission of the U.S. Air Force is to fly, fight and win—airpower anytime, anywhere. We offer over 200 careers ranging from healthcare to engineering and we live by three core values: integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. Join us and see how far you’ll go.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $57,088.25 per year

Work Location: On the road