Enlisted
DENTAL ASSISTANT
DENTAL ASSISTANT
What you’ll do
- Assist Air Force Dentists in the treatment of patients
- Assist in specialty areas such as oral surgery, periodontics and endodontics
- Take, develop and mount dental x-rays
- Instruct patients in dental health maintenance
- Coordinate patient appointments and maintain dental health records
TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.
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Basic Military Training
7.5 weeks
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TECHNICAL TRAINING
48 Days
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TECH SCHOOL LOCATION
Ft Sam Houston, TX
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STATUS UPON COMPLETION
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Dental Assisting
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A High School Senior (age 17 or older)*, High school diploma, a GED, or 15 college semester hours
*High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.
Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB -
44 General (G)
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- Knowledge of oral and dental anatomy
- Completion of a minimum two-year American Dental Association–accredited degree awarding Dental Hygiene program
- Normal color vision
- Minimum age of 18 years prior to entry into technical training
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment
YOUR FUTURE IS WAITING.