ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Repayment of qualified education loans

Accessions bonus based on area of concentration

No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care

30 days of paid vacation annually

Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges

Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System

Specialized training in military dental community leadership

Job summary

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is seeking an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to join the U.S. Army health care team. You'll provide essential care for Soldiers and their families, utilizing advanced technology and participating in medical education and health programs.

This position allows for impactful work within the military environment, supporting humanitarian missions and benefiting from a competitive package that includes medical care, vacation days, and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine from an ADA-accredited dental program.
• Completion of an accredited advanced specialty program in oral & maxillofacial surgery.
• License to practice dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose and provide care for Soldiers and their families.
• Participate in medical education and command medical units.
• Conduct patient care and health promotion programs.

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine

Advanced specialty education program in oral & maxillofacial surgery

Job description

Overview

As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon on the U.S. Army health care team, you'll use cutting-edge technology to examine, diagnose and provide care for Soldiers and their families. You may research diseases of military relevance, participate in medical education, command medical units, conduct patient care and health promotion programs and perform special staff functions in health support. Additionally, when you join the Army Dental Corps, you'll be making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large while gaining access to invaluable opportunities, like supporting humanitarian missions, leadership training and a competitive benefit package. Join us and work alongside professionals at the top of their fields while helping expand the boundaries of oral & maxillofacial surgery.

Benefits

Benefits may include:

• Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of 3 years while serving
• Based on your area of concentration, you may be eligible for an accessions bonus, paid over a four-year period while serving.
• No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
• 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
• Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
• Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
• Specialized training to become a leader in the military dental community

Requirements

• A Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Dental Medicine or a combination Doctor of Dental Surgery/Doctor of Medicine degree from an American Dental Association (ADA)-accredited dental program in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or Canada
• Completion of an advanced specialty education program in oral & maxillofacial surgery that is accredited by the ADA and acceptable to the Surgeon General
• Between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver)
• License to practice dentistry
• Must be a U.S. citizen