Military Dental Hygienists and Assistants
Military Career
General Information
Description
Dental hygienists and assistants have many responsibilities, including teeth cleaning, examining patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and providing other preventive dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health and perform other miscellaneous tasks, such as equipment maintenance and supplies inventory.
Explore this career outside the MilitaryWork Environment
Dental hygienists and assisstants in the military usually work indoors in dental offices or clinics. Some may be assigned to duty aboard ships.
Comparable Industries
- Health Science
Military Outlook
Service Branches
Jobs in this career field may be available in other service branches. Call or email a particular branch for more info.
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard
Space ForceMilitary Status
- Enlisted
- Hands-on/specialized
- High school diploma required
Military Workforce
Dental Hygienists and Assistants in the Military
4,739
Salary
Salary Information
Median Military Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$97,089
Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location. Learn more about Military benefits.
$25,573 - $362,582
What makes up a Military salary?
Military salaries include a lot more than just base pay.
They also offer:
- Housing allowances
- Subsistence allowances
- Special and incentive pays
- Cost-of-living allowances
- Hazardous-duty pay
- Bonuses
Learn more about what goes into a salary with the compensation estimator
Learn more about military insurance and retirement benefits
Education
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Associate's degree 75%
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First professional degree 12%
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Post baccalaureate 9%
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Bachelor's degree 3%
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High school 0%
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Some college 0%
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Master's degree 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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Post-secondary certificate 0%
Military training
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Job training for dental hygienists and assistants consists of classroom and on-the-job instruction, including practice in providing dental care. Training content may include: Basic principles and techniques of patient care Preventive dentistryRadiology (X-ray) techniquesDental office proceduresDental hygiene proceduresAnatomy and physiology
Read MoreKnowledge
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Psychology
- Customer and Personal Service
- Computers and Electronics
- Chemistry
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