68E Dental Specialist

About the role

The Army National Guard offers a rewarding role as a Dental Specialist. This position focuses on keeping the health of our nation's defenders by providing oral hygiene treatments and patient care.

Job Duties

• Prepare dental operatory, select and arrange instruments
• Select and arrange instruments
• Measure and record temperature, blood pressure and pulse
• Absorb patient vitals
• Assist dentist during patient exams
• Prepare restorative and impression materials

Skills You’ll Learn

• Preventive dentistry
• Dental office procedures
• Radiology (X-ray) techniques
• Dental hygiene procedures
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and operate resuscitative equipment

Helpful Skills

• Interest in biology and chemistry
• Enjoy helping others
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Follow spoken instructions and detailed procedures

Benefits

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)