Oral Surgeon | $700k Bonus!

US Navy; United States; On-site; USD 334,055 - 386,090; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$700,000 Accession Bonus

$66,000 Annual Specialty Pay

$8,000 Annual Board Certification Pay

30 days paid vacation per year

401(k) with 5% government match

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Job summary

A national military service is actively seeking a board-certified Oral Surgeon to join as a Dental Corps Officer on active duty. The position is full-time, in-person, focusing on advanced surgical interventions, leading surgical teams, and contributing to military readiness. Candidates must have a DDS or DMD from a CODA-accredited program and complete an Oral Surgery residency. This role offers a competitive salary, significant bonuses, and exceptional benefits including health insurance, 30 days paid vacation, and CME funding.

Qualifications

• Board certified in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Experience in both operational and non-operational settings.
• Willingness to serve and commitment to military values.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced surgical interventions for oral-facial injuries.
• Lead multidisciplinary surgical teams in various settings.
• Contribute to initiatives supporting Sailors and Marines.

Skills

Advanced surgical interventions

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Contributions to medical readiness

Education

DDS or DMD from a CODA accredited program

Completed a CODA accredited Oral Surgery residency in the U.S.

Job description

The U.S. Navy is actively seeking a board-certified Oral Surgeon to serve as a Dental Corps Officer on active duty.

This is a full-time, in-person role. Not a Remote or telemedicine position.

Specialty: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Starting Annual Compensation: $334,055 to $386,090

Potential Practice Locations: California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington and more.

Base Pay Range

$334,055.00/yr - $386,090.00/yr

What You’ll Do

• Perform advanced surgical interventions for oral‑facial injuries, conditions, and diseases in both operational and non‑operational settings
• Lead multidisciplinary surgical teams
• Contribute to medical readiness and research initiatives supporting Sailors and Marines

Why Choose Navy Medicine?

Incentives & Compensation:

• $700,000 Accession Bonus!
• $66,000 Annual Specialty Pay
• $8,000 Annual Board Certification Pay
• Competitive base salary with zero billing, insurance coding, or production quotas
• 30 days paid vacation per year, plus federal holidays off
• 401(k) with 5% government match
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for you and your family
• CME funding and paid time for continuing education
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave, plus convalescent leave as needed
• Housing benefits—either a stipend or on‑base accommodations
• Access to the Post‑9/11 G.I. Bill (over $200,000 in education support for you or dependents)

What You Won’t Do

• Deal with insurance claims or reimbursement issues
• Worry about collections, overhead, or administrative burdens
• Work weekends unless on‑call or deployed

Eligibility Requirements

• DDS or DMD from a CODA accredited program
• Completed a CODA accredited Oral Surgery residency in the U.S.
• Between the ages of 21 and 63 (Title 10 U.S. Code section 531 and 532)

This is more than a job — it’s a commitment to something bigger. You'll serve those who serve and gain unmatched clinical experience, leadership growth, and global exposure in the process.

If this aligns with your values and goals, let’s connect!