 has taken care of the Army’s dental health for more than a century and continues to provide high-quality dental care to the Army both in barracks and on operations. Wherever in the world the Army operates, you will find the Dental Officers and Dental Nurses of the RAMS.

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.

Looking after the oral health of Army personnel all over the world is the job of a Dental Officer. The Royal Army Medical Service (RAMS) can be found everywhere from large, nine-chair practices on huge Army bases to small mobile surgeries on operations. 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 Undergraduate Bursary scheme.

You'll earn a minimum salary of £70,000 after training

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 Medical Service to qualify. You must also start initial Officer training at Sandhurst before your 37th birthday.

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.

Qualified dentist with active registration with the General Dental Council (GDC). Can also be at the point of completing dentist training.

Qualified dentist with active registration with the General Dental Council (GDC). Clinically Qualified, Current and working in this field

All Army Dentists can gain postgraduate qualifications throughout their careers such as the Diploma of Membership of the Join Dental Faculty (MJDF) at the Royal College of Surgeons England. You may also have the opportunity to study at MSc level.

On successful entry into the Army Medical Services Reserve you will be eligible to apply for consideration for professional qualifications commensurate to your role within with the Army Medical Services.

Look after the oral health of British Army personnel as an Army Dentist. Benefit from competitive pay and comprehensive professional development.

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As a Reservist look after the oral health of British Army personnel all over the world - and earn a competitive salary, plus benefits and the chance to travel.

Dentist - Reserve

“I joined the Royal Army Dental Corps in 2007 after graduating from the University of Sheffield Dental School. Since completing my training, I‘ve served in locations including Germany and Kenya. In Kenya, we set up a dental centre in a tent and provided treatment to soldiers who were training there. There was also time for Adventure Training/Safari at the end. During my time I‘ve also enjoyed skiing, sailing and freefall skydiving. These opportunities and the chance to travel have made this a very rewarding career so far.

“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.”

Dentist

Having successfully completed the Army Officer Selection process and Army Dentist interview, you'll be awarded a place on the Commissioning Course Short at the 

. You are taught basic military, survival and weapon-handling skills, which are designed to prepare you for military life. On completion of the course you will be awarded a commission into the Royal Army Medical Service.

You will then attend the 14-week Royal Army Medical Service Entry Officers' Course, which provides you with the specific knowledge required to begin your career as an Army Dentist.

You will complete two, two-week courses at the 

, which form the basis of your military training.

Trade-specific training will depend on your civilian qualifications and experience.

Dentist - Reserve

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