About

Advancing Military Dentistry Through Education, Collaboration, and Leadership

The Military Dentist was created to bring together military dental professionals from across all branches in a shared mission of clinical excellence, mentorship, readiness, and professional growth.

Military dentistry is unlike any other environment in healthcare. Providers are challenged to deliver exceptional care in fast-paced, mission-focused settings while balancing leadership responsibilities, operational readiness, residency training, continuing education, and the evolving demands of modern dentistry. Yet despite the incredible talent and expertise within military dentistry, many resources, experiences, and innovations remain isolated within individual installations, programs, or services.

The Military Dentist was founded to help bridge those gaps.

Our vision is to create a modern professional platform where military dental providers can connect, collaborate, and learn together through shared educational resources, residency spotlights, journal publication, mentorship opportunities, leadership discussions, and interdisciplinary clinical education.

We believe military dentistry should be:

  • Collaborative instead of isolated

  • Evidence-based and clinically excellent

  • Focused on mentorship and professional development

  • Committed to readiness and patient care

  • Forward-thinking in digital workflows and innovation

  • Dedicated to developing future leaders in military healthcare

What We Do

The Military Dentist serves as a growing hub for:

  • Military residency program highlights

  • Clinical education and digital workflows

  • Leadership and mentorship development

  • Military Dentistry journal publications

  • Journal clubs and literature discussions

  • Interdisciplinary case learning

  • Networking and collaboration across services

  • Resources for students, residents, and staff providers

  • Spotlighting innovation within military dentistry

We also seek to connect military providers with civilian educators, specialists, and industry leaders in ways that strengthen education and elevate patient outcomes across the military healthcare system.

Our Mission

To advance military dentistry through education, mentorship, collaboration, and professional development while supporting the next generation of military dental leaders.

Our Vision

To build a connected, modern, and collaborative military dental community that elevates clinical excellence, strengthens readiness, and improves care for those who serve.

Who This Is For

The Military Dentist was created for:

  • Dental students interested in military service

  • AEGD and specialty residents

  • Active duty military dentists

  • Specialists and mentors

  • Dental assistants and hygienists

  • Retired military providers

  • Educators and leaders

  • Anyone committed to advancing military dentistry

Whether you are preparing for your first assignment, mentoring residents, leading a clinic, or transitioning into civilian practice, our goal is to provide meaningful resources, connections, and opportunities that support your professional journey.

Moving Forward Together

Military dentistry has always been built on service, leadership, teamwork, and excellence. The Military Dentist exists to strengthen those values through a shared commitment to education and collaboration.

Together, we can build a stronger future for military dentistry.