Dental Specialist
Job Overview
As a Dental Specialist, you'll receive the specialized training needed to assist Army dentists in the examination and treatment of servicemembers’ teeth. You'll help the dentist prepare for operations by selecting and arranging instruments and by taking patient’s dental impressions and X-rays. You’ll also manage the dental offices and patient records, perform preventive cleanings, take the patient’s blood pressure, pulse, and help administer anesthesia when needed.
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Official Qualification Requirements
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Last verified: 2026-08-14
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Not required. GoArmy.com states you must "be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card" to enlist, so green card holders qualify for this job (also 10 U.S.C. 504). Source: goarmy.com/how-to-join/requirements. Citizens of the Freely Associated States (Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Palau) may also enlist under 10 U.S.C. 504. Verified August 2026 against the official branch site, 10 U.S.C. 504, and AR 601-210 (20 March 2026).