Bring your civilian dental skills to the Air Force Reserve and get the opportunity to advance your training in ways never thought possible. Learn the unique demands of flight dentistry and treat everyone on the base from air transportation specialists to pilots. Not only will you be a senior leader in the Air Force Reserve, you will also earn retirement benefits and be able to take advantage of base facilities.

You will be a respected member of our ranks, accepting vast responsibilities when you enter the Air Force Reserve as a Commissioned Officer. Air Force Reserve Dentists provide the necessary care to our Airmen allowing us to accomplish the mission. Opportunities exist to be at the forefront of international medical partnerships through participation in the International Health Service program. While serving your fellow Airmen you may be eligible to receive loan repayment or special pay incentives up to $75,000, as well as the opportunity to earn valuable retirement benefits. As an officer, you will have base privileges and tax-free shopping at base exchanges around the world. You will have the opportunity to practice dentistry on a global stage and take advantage of leisure travel on space-available military aircraft.

You will have an opportunity to further your education with courses in periodontics, prosthodontics and exodontics. We also offer unique continuing education opportunities such as Combat Casualty Care and Top Drill - an introduction to the dental and psychological aspects of flying high-performance fighter aircraft in the aerial combat environment. Air Force Reserve dentists can also attend paid symposiums and conferences to receive continuing education credit.

It only takes one weekend a month and two weeks a year to broaden your professional knowledge. As a dentist in the Air Force Reserve, you will be able to enjoy the challenges and rewards of senior leadership. Your contribution will be commended by advances in rank, decorations, and promotions, all while knowing that you are doing something invaluable for your country.