Dental Specialist

Location

Westerville, OH | United States

Job description

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The Army Virtual Recruiting Team of Columbus Ohio is currently looking to hire Active Duty and Reserve Soldiers. 

• You must enlist in the United States Army to obtain this position. 
• You must be between the ages of 17-34. 
• You must have a GED or High School Diploma. 
• You must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Cardholder. 
• Must meet Army Height and weight standards.

 
Overview

The dental specialist is primarily responsible for assisting Army dentists in the examination and treatment of patients, as well as helping to manage dental offices.

Job Duties

• Prepare dental operatory; select and arrange instruments; measure and record temperature, blood pressure and pulse, and assist dentist during patient exams.
• Assist with administration of anesthesia, and in placement and removal of sutures.
• Prepare restorative and impression materials.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and operate resuscitative equipment.

Training

Job training for a dental specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practicing dental care tasks. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.

 
Some of the skills you'll learn are:

• Preventive dentistry.
• Dental office procedures.
• Radiology (X-ray) techniques.
• Dental hygiene procedures.

Helpful Skills

• Interest in biology and chemistry.
• Enjoy helping others.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to follow spoken instructions and detailed procedures.

Army Recruiting Ohio is a small portion of a larger whole. The regular Army, Army Reserve Ohio, Army Reserve Kentucky, and Army Reserve West Virginia are important components of the total Army Structure. Regular Army, Active Duty Soldiers serve full-time, while Army Reservists fill critical roles right here at home. We are always searching for potential candidates all over Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia to build a diverse range of individual Soldiers, each with his or her own expertise. Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/armyrecruitingohioInstagram: @armyrecruitingohioTwitter: @GoArmyOhio

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