A DENTISTRY CAREER OFFERS TRAVEL AND VARIETY
"A REWARDING CAREER SO FAR"
Looking after the oral health of Army personnel all over the world is the job of a Dental Officer. The Royal Army Dental Corps can be found everywhere from large, nine-chair practices on huge Army bases to small mobile surgeries on operations, and you’ll experience plenty of both during your career.
There’s also plenty of independence. You choose the treatment you think is best – not what the patient can afford. What’s more, you’ll get a non-contributory pension, further professional training and the chance to do sports and adventurous training. And if you're currently a dental student you may eligible for the Army’s bursary scheme.
Training For The Role
Step 1
Having successfully completed the Army Officer Selection process and Army Dentist interview; you will be awarded a place on the Commissioning Course Short at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. You are taught basic military, survival and weapon handling skills alongside other professionally-qualified officers. The training is designed to prepare you for military life. On completion of the course you will awarded a commission into the Army Medical Services.
Step 2
You will then attend the Army Medical Services Entry Officers' Course (EOC), which provides you with the specific knowledge required to begin your career as an Army Dentist.
Entry Requirements
Qualified dentist with active registration with the General Dental Council (GDC). Can also be at the point of completing dentist training.
Student bursary - For those enrolled in a UK university on a dental degree course. Apply while you are still at university, before the end of January. You should apply not later than your first year to qualify for the full amount; the Army reserves the right to award bursaries of 1, 2 or 3 years. You must pass the Army Officer Selection Board for professionally qualified officers and the Arm Selection Board for the Royal Army Dental Corps to qualify. You must also start initial Officer training at Sandhurst before your 37th birthday.
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- MSFT (beep test) level 5.8
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
Rank Progression
Pay and Benefits
HOW TO APPLY
Training For The Role
Step 1
You will complete two 2-week courses at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to form the basis of your military training.
Your trade specific training will depend on your civilian qualifications and experience.
Entry Requirements
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- MSFT (beep test) level 5.8
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
Pay and Benefits
You'll be paid on a daily rate commensurate to your qualifications. This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training days, you’re entitled to a tax-free lump sum called a bounty.
From the Field
“Being in the Army Reserves has given me opportunities which I would never have had in civilian life. I was involved with setting up a mobile dental unit at a disused airfield in the UK, providing dental care to troops. At the annual camp, I fought in the tunnels in the Rock of Gibraltar and helped paint a church for the local community. I‘ve also been on exercises and adventure training, including canoeing and trekking in Germany, and skiing in Canada. I’ve developed my management and professional skills too, and made some close, life-long friendships.”
HOW TO APPLY
If you've got your qualifications, then apply online. Your application will be passed to our specialist team, who will help guide you through the process towards joining in this role. You'll need to pass a specialist skills interview to check that your skills are in line with our needs.