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Spectrum Healthcare Resources

Dental Assistant

Knob Noster, MO · On-site

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

Opportunity to care for our Military Families Job Requirements: * Certificate or Associate Degree as a dental assistant/technician from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation ...

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How much do military dentist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for military dentist in the United States is $189,979.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $131,000.00 and $236,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a military dentist?

A Military Dentist is a licensed dental professional who provides oral healthcare to active-duty service members, their families, and sometimes veterans. They perform routine checkups, treat dental conditions, and may conduct emergency procedures in both clinical and field environments. Military Dentists serve as commissioned officers in the armed forces, receiving benefits such as steady pay, healthcare, and retirement plans. They may also have opportunities for advanced training and specialization. Their work ensures military personnel maintain optimal dental health, which is essential for overall readiness and mission success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a military dentist?

To thrive as a Military Dentist, you need a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree, state licensure, and completion of military dental officer training. Familiarity with digital radiography, sterilization equipment, and secure electronic dental record systems is commonly required. Leadership, adaptability, and excellent communication are valuable soft skills, as military dentists often manage teams and interact with service members from diverse backgrounds. These abilities are essential to delivering quality dental care in dynamic and often austere environments while supporting the health and readiness of military personnel.

What are the most common challenges faced by military dentists compared to civilian dentists?

Military dentists may provide dental care in a variety of settings, including field hospitals, overseas bases, or ships, often requiring adaptability to less controlled environments or limited resources. Unlike civilian dentists, military dentists also balance clinical responsibilities with leadership duties, including managing dental teams and participating in military readiness training. Additionally, deployments and relocations can present both professional and personal challenges but also offer opportunities for unique clinical experiences and career advancement. Embracing these challenges allows military dentists to develop a broad skill set and contribute meaningfully to the well-being of service members.

Can you be a military dentist?

A military dentist is a licensed dental professional who serves in the armed forces, providing dental care to service members and their families. To become one, candidates typically need a dental degree, a valid dental license, and must meet military enlistment requirements, including physical fitness and background checks. The role involves working in military dental clinics and may require additional training specific to military protocols.

How much does a military dentist get paid?

A military dentist's salary varies based on rank, experience, and years of service, but typically ranges from approximately $70,000 to over $180,000 annually. They also receive benefits such as housing allowances, healthcare, and retirement options, with pay scales determined by military pay charts and rank structure.
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Infographic showing various Military Dentist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $189,979 per year, or $91.3 per hour.

Dental Assistant

Akahi Associates/Kako'o Services, LLC

Gulfport, MS • On-site

$18.86/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Overview
Location: NBHC Gulfport
Work Schedule: Performance hours are as follows: The healthcare worker (HCW) shall normally provide services for 80 hours per two-week period. Services shall be required for a period of 8.5 to 9 hours, including an uncompensated .5 hour or 1 hour lunch break, depending on shift length, between the hours of 0600 and 1800, Monday through Friday. In no instance will the HCW be required to provide less than or in excess of eighty (80) hours per two (2) week pay period.
Pay: $18.86/hr & Health & Wellness $5.09*/hr worked (in lieu of benefits)
Benefits: Vested Vacation, sick leave, holiday leave, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability
Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan
Responsibilities
  • Dental Assistant. Performs duties in providing assistance in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal treatment.
  • Receives and schedules patients for treatment. Obtains and records related medical history of patient. Charts examination and treatment information. Records information on prescriptions.
  • Sterilizes instruments, materials, and equipment; prepares surgical trays.
  • Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.
  • Assists dentist at chair side. Performs intra-oral procedures as directed by dentist. Takes preliminary impressions for study models, removes sutures, places and removes rubber dams, perio-packs, matrix bands, and wedges.
  • Relays dentist's instructions to patient for post-treatment care. Instructs patient in proper dental techniques, care of appliances, and causes of dental decay.
  • Operates dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra oral radiographs. Maintains, cleans, and performs minor repairs on X-ray equipment and materials.
  • Pours and trims models from impressions and constructs custom impression trays. Maintains a variety of recurring reports related to dental activities.
  • Be responsible for a full range of dental assisting procedures in support of Dental Officer Examinations and delivery of treatment under the "four handed dentistry" format within the personnel and equipment capabilities and limitations of the Dental Treatment Facility.
  • Aid in the provision of mandated dental surveillance and preventive services and assist in ensuring the quality and timeliness of treatment records and reports required to document procedures performed and care provided.
  • The HCW shall also refer patients who present with a complaint to staff dentists for evaluation and continuation of care and attend multidisciplinary treatment team meetings on behalf of the dental officers.
  • Maintain patient records in accordance with Joint Commission and MTF requirements.
  • Utilize electronic systems to chart existing, needed and performed dental treatment. Schedule and confirm appointments and enter workload of dental appointment on an as needed basis.
  • Assist during administration of anesthesia.
  • Assist in placement and removal of sutures.
  • Dispose of contaminated waste in accordance with the standard procedures of the MTF.
  • Maintain operatory to meet the clinic's cleanliness and infection control standards. These clinical duties do not include mopping, sweeping or taking trash to an industrial dumpster.
  • This is a personal services contract for clinical services; however, the HCW may be assigned other duties consistent with the normal duties of a dental assistant as directed by the Commanding Officer or his/her appointee. These duties include, but are not limited to, working at the appointments desk, performing Central Sterilization, supply functions, and participating in command quality improvement and assurance meetings, etc.
  • As a member of a professionally diverse team, the HCW shall contribute in a positive manner to team building and morale.
  • Under the supervision of a government or military dentist, all dental assistants maybe allowed to participate in Expanded Functions and Prophy Technician training programs and certification in accordance with BUMEDINST 6600.13 and local directives at the Commanding Officer's discretion.
  • Coordinate scheduling of patient specialty and urgent care appointments for maximum patient benefit.
  • Utilize the CDS to collect statistics for reporting purposes, to include but not limited to, patients at increased risk for various oral diseases (i.e., dental caries, periodontis, oral cancer), appointment failure rate, patient seatings, procedures performed and laboratory functions performed.

Qualifications
Degree/Education: Certificate or Associate Degree. Successful completion of a one of the following:
  • Certificate or Associate Degree as a dental assistant/technician from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
  • Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
  • Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
  • 36 months experience within the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant in a private practice or a military clinic.
  • Membership in good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistants with required continuing education and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
  • Graduation from a state accredited program for dental assistants or dental technology within the preceding 12 months.
  • All training must have included a course in radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety, and protection; X-ray films and radiographic film quality; radiographic techniques; darkroom and processing techniques; film mounting; and digital radiographic processing techniques.

Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75.
Experience: Six months of experience as a Dental Assistant after graduation.
AKAHI ASSOCIATES LLC
Akahi Associates is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs, CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more.
We have a strong focus on providing our government customers with quality and superior service.
Akahi Associates is an equal opportunity employer. For further information, please click the link to view the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.

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