Listing: Dentaljob.org » Periodontist job
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posted: 06/28/08
Viewed: 314 total

Description:
As a periodontist and an Officer on the U.S. Army Health Care Team, you can begin your career with an established patient base and no overhead costs. Your focus will be on the advanced dental care of Soldiers and their Families.

Benefits include:
– A $75,000 Health Professions Bonus
– Active Duty Health Professions Loan Repayment (ADHPLR) of more than $114,000 over three years; may be applied toward qualified dental school loans
– Variable Specialty Pay of $3,000 to $12,000 annually, based on your length of service
– Board Certified Pay of $2,000 to $6,000 annually for board-certified dentists
– Dental Additional Special Pay of $4,000 to $15,000, based on creditable service
– Dental Officer Multiyear Retention Bonus of $13,000 to $50,000 annually, based on specialty and length of contract
– Paid continuing education, including clinical specialization and residencies
– 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
– Non-contributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service
– No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
– 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 that is accredited by the American Dental Association and acceptable to the Surgeon General – License to practice dentistry
– U.S. citizenship

Numerous positions are available worldwide.

Army Reserve Periodontist
U.S. Army Dental Corps

As a periodontist and an 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.