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Considering that your package is supposed to be complete before 01 May, I'd probably do it the quickest way possible.
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I was told your package must be complete before June 1, but all the items that you have control over must be in by May 1. Between May 1 and June 1 the specialty leaders set up the interviews.
 
Does anyone know how the Navy is doing, as far as retention is concerned?
 
If one is applying through DUINS for a residency program...and on the application they put down a "second choice" does that affect the possibility of getting into their first choice on the application? And would contacting the specialty leader for the "second choice" residency have any affect on the chance of getting into the first choice? Kind of a dumb question, but I'm sure there is some kind of communication between residencies right? Or does the admin keep it quiet so as to not screw up anyone's chances for a particular residency?
 
What exactly is a Clerkship and and how do you go about participating in one? I'm currently a second year dental student on HSCP.
 
I am starting the HPSP program this fall when I start dental school. I am under the understanding that the Navy will pay my tuition deposit. Since I have already paid the dental school, how do I go about getting paid back by the Navy?

Do I fill out a reimbursement form? Or do I talk to someone from tuition at the HPSP support office.

Thanks,
 
bc12 said:
I am starting the HPSP program this fall when I start dental school. I am under the understanding that the Navy will pay my tuition deposit. Since I have already paid the dental school, how do I go about getting paid back by the Navy?

Do I fill out a reimbursement form? Or do I talk to someone from tuition at the HPSP support office.

Thanks,
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You actually just confirm that the deposit will be included on the invoice sent to the Navy from your DS. If it is already on there, the Navy will pay the full amount of tuition (including the deposit) and you can receive your reimbursement directly from your DS's bursar office.
 
bc12 said:
I am starting the HPSP program this fall when I start dental school. I am under the understanding that the Navy will pay my tuition deposit. Since I have already paid the dental school, how do I go about getting paid back by the Navy?

Do I fill out a reimbursement form? Or do I talk to someone from tuition at the HPSP support office.

Thanks,
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You pay the deposit. Once the Navy starts paying your tuition, they will pay it all in full...which will leave you with a credit on your account in the amount of your initial deposit...then you just withdraw your money and you're good.
 
I was commissioned in October the fall of my first year. I just looked up my loan info from before dental school and realized that I still had a loan from the fall semester of first year. I was under the impression that if I commission during a semester that the loan is payed back. How should I go about getting this looked into? Thanks.
 
UFRalo said:
I was commissioned in October the fall of my first year. I just looked up my loan info from before dental school and realized that I still had a loan from the fall semester of first year. I was under the impression that if I commission during a semester that the loan is payed back. How should I go about getting this looked into? Thanks.
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The tuition should have been retroactively paid to the school, so that should have put a credit in your account since you apparently took out a loan to cover the semester. The school would have then cut you a check/direct deposited the excess money back to you. The loan would not have been be paid back; that is up to you, since you decided to take it out in the first place.
 
How "likely" are you to get one of the areas you ask for from the detailer? And is it the detailer just randomly assigning people or do the clinics have the ability to have a say in the matter as to who they want there?
 
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How "likely" are you to get one of the areas you ask for from the detailer? And is it the detailer just randomly assigning people or do the clinics have the ability to have a say in the matter as to who they want there?
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The detailer's job is to make sure the operational billets are filled. You do get a "wish list" of where you would like to be stationed. Keep in mind, they want to fill the least desirable billets ASAP (ie, Diego Garcia). Do your research as to what type of operational tour you would want to do. Talk to those who have been on different ships, with Marines, SeaBees, etc. to find out what the tours are like. Most don't do this stuff until the detailer shows up. Many don't know deployment cycles of ships only to find out they may deploy 2 times or for 9 months instead of 6-7 months. Then they leave the service angry because they deployed so much or so long. Well, if you would have done your due diligence, you wouldn't be in that situation.

If you are single, IMO, take a ship tour. After all, that is what the Navy is about. If married, I'd push for overseas duty. My wish list consisted of No Okinawa and No carrier. The detailer came back with "here's what I have, Okinawa or a carrier anywhere you want". I saw the sub-tender out of La Maddalena, Italy (no longer there, it's in Deigo Garcia now) was on the list of billets and had heard it was a great tour. He made it sound like the worst place besides Diego, "a ship tour and overseas". I took the sub-tender. I deployed 10/24 months, but not all at once. We went out usually for 4-6 weeks, then back home. I had 2 little kids and didn't want the long underways. It was a great tour and I loved Italy and traveling Europe. I didn't even go back home for the 2 years we were there.

Hope that helps. Good luck!
 
Hedgy said:
The detailer's job is to make sure the operational billets are filled. You do get a "wish list" of where you would like to be stationed. Keep in mind, they want to fill the least desirable billets ASAP (ie, Diego Garcia). Do your research as to what type of operational tour you would want to do. Talk to those who have been on different ships, with Marines, SeaBees, etc. to find out what the tours are like. Most don't do this stuff until the detailer shows up. Many don't know deployment cycles of ships only to find out they may deploy 2 times or for 9 months instead of 6-7 months. Then they leave the service angry because they deployed so much or so long. Well, if you would have done your due diligence, you wouldn't be in that situation.

If you are single, IMO, take a ship tour. After all, that is what the Navy is about. If married, I'd push for overseas duty. My wish list consisted of No Okinawa and No carrier. The detailer came back with "here's what I have, Okinawa or a carrier anywhere you want". I saw the sub-tender out of La Maddalena, Italy (no longer there, it's in Deigo Garcia now) was on the list of billets and had heard it was a great tour. He made it sound like the worst place besides Diego, "a ship tour and overseas". I took the sub-tender. I deployed 10/24 months, but not all at once. We went out usually for 4-6 weeks, then back home. I had 2 little kids and didn't want the long underways. It was a great tour and I loved Italy and traveling Europe. I didn't even go back home for the 2 years we were there.

Hope that helps. Good luck!
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How/where do you find the info on which ships go out for longer tours? Is that just by word of mouth from someone that has had that operational billet?
 
Ship possibilities are: carriers (6-9 month deployments usually), amphibious ships (LHA, LHD, LSD, etc) haul Marines usually for about 6 months, Command Ships (Fleet Flagships-usually have a Comp dentist) can deploy for short trips (1 month) or carrier like deployments (6-9 months), repair ships (I think the only one now is the USS Frank Cable out of Guam-all others have converted to USNS-aka Merchant Marine). If you have access to the ship websites, you can sometimes contact the dentist(s) on board via e-mail or DSN. As far as deployment times, it just depends on the needs of the Navy. If we are in a war type situation, your deployment can be extended up to a year or so.

With carriers, some may be in dry dock which means you work out of a van by the ship. Others, like whichever is in Everett, WA deploy, then go to the the yards in Bremerton for repairs and upgrades. The commute is like 2 hours one-way, so that could suck.

Found this link on ships: http://www.navy.mil/navydata/ships/lists/shipalpha.asp
 
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I am looking to sell my private practice and go active duty.
How would bankruptcy affect my chances of getting accepted -- or should I wait until after I'm in the Navy.
Any thoughts or should I just pay off my practice loan debt.
Thanks
 
I don't think you should use potentially going bankrupt as a reason to go into the service. I'm sure you can look at restructuring loans, live below your means, trim staff and change hours to make things more affordable. I don't think it would look to good to borrow from the Fed, not pay it back, then ask them to hire you. I personally think you need to get the financial house in order before you make any moves. Your security clearance may be affected by having a history of bankruptcy.

Why not pay off the practice loan with the sale or lower the amount over a few years to make it more lucrative for a buyer and for you to get out. There is nothing wrong with starting at zero and having school, house, and car debt like the rest of us. I think that would be a better situation.
 
jguelinas said:
I am looking to sell my private practice and go active duty.
How would bankruptcy affect my chances of getting accepted -- or should I wait until after I'm in the Navy.
Any thoughts or should I just pay off my practice loan debt.
Thanks
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If you are filing for personal bankruptcy then you will have a very difficult time getting a security clearance, if at all. If your practice is incorporated and you file for bankruptcy then you would probably have a better chance of getting a clearance since the practice/business is a separate entity. You will have to look into that. Either way, I agree with Hedgy, joining the service for financial reasons is a poor decision. You and those you work with will not be happy while you fulfill your obligated service.
 
Thanks for the excllent info above 👍

Does anyone know detailed info like this for AEGD/GPR programs? Which ones are better than others and how likely we are to get the one we want?
 
I think "better" is a relative term. I think the training you will get in any program will be excellent. I think it comes down to where you want to be stationed. Obviously, the more appealing the duty station (ie. San Diego), the more that will apply. I'm not sure with budget restraints if it will matter, but often times the closer one to where you live is where you end up (cheapest place to move you for a year).
 
Does anybody have information regarding how the process of going to dental school on US governments money works? Is their a link where I can visit?
 
Please let me know if you've already answered any of the Qs I'm about to ask.

(1) I am considering applying for the Navy and Air Force scholarship and i read that you need a 20 on the DAT - does this automatically disqualify all applicants who do not have these scores ? Also I read the ave for those who recievie a scholarship from the airforce is 3.9 and 21 DAT. What are the scores for the Navy?

(2) On a flyer it states, While in dental school, you'll serve 45 days each year on active duty in the AirForce/ Navy with the full pay and allowances of a Second Lieutenant. What does this mean ? Are there any obligations during school?

(3) Also, is there anywhere I could go read about the requirements and selection factors for the scholarship and the percentage of applicants who receive it?

(4) Provided that I've received the scholarship, do you get stationed randomly or do we choose the top 3 choices we want to get stationed at?

(5) I haven't started the application process yet bc my dat scores are at 18. Could I start after I retake the DAT (Late September) and still be able to receive the scholarship for Fall 2014 ?

(6) what is the average yearly salary for the first yr ( I've read it is at 60K )

(7) What are the pros and cons of the Navy Vs Air Force?
 
Hedgy said:
The detailer's job is to make sure the operational billets are filled. You do get a "wish list" of where you would like to be stationed. Keep in mind, they want to fill the least desirable billets ASAP (ie, Diego Garcia). Do your research as to what type of operational tour you would want to do. Talk to those who have been on different ships, with Marines, SeaBees, etc. to find out what the tours are like. Most don't do this stuff until the detailer shows up. Many don't know deployment cycles of ships only to find out they may deploy 2 times or for 9 months instead of 6-7 months. Then they leave the service angry because they deployed so much or so long. Well, if you would have done your due diligence, you wouldn't be in that situation.

If you are single, IMO, take a ship tour. After all, that is what the Navy is about. If married, I'd push for overseas duty. My wish list consisted of No Okinawa and No carrier. The detailer came back with "here's what I have, Okinawa or a carrier anywhere you want". I saw the sub-tender out of La Maddalena, Italy (no longer there, it's in Deigo Garcia now) was on the list of billets and had heard it was a great tour. He made it sound like the worst place besides Diego, "a ship tour and overseas". I took the sub-tender. I deployed 10/24 months, but not all at once. We went out usually for 4-6 weeks, then back home. I had 2 little kids and didn't want the long underways. It was a great tour and I loved Italy and traveling Europe. I didn't even go back home for the 2 years we were there.

Hope that helps. Good luck!
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Just want to counter your post. I recently served on Diego Garcia and I had an excellent tour there. Other than the isolation, really, really slow internet, and small population it's a good tour especially for the young dental officer who wants to work independently. There is no other shore clinic in the Navy where the junior LT general dentist will be able to work independently with the same scope of practice, I did everything from operative to endo to fixed and removable prosth to moderately complex exodontia. At the same time, if you're not confident in your abilities and like having some oversight, I wouldn't go there.

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Ship possibilities are: carriers (6-9 month deployments usually), amphibious ships (LHA, LHD, LSD, etc) haul Marines usually for about 6 months, Command Ships (Fleet Flagships-usually have a Comp dentist) can deploy for short trips (1 month) or carrier like deployments (6-9 months), repair ships (I think the only one now is the USS Frank Cable out of Guam-all others have converted to USNS-aka Merchant Marine). If you have access to the ship websites, you can sometimes contact the dentist(s) on board via e-mail or DSN. As far as deployment times, it just depends on the needs of the Navy. If we are in a war type situation, your deployment can be extended up to a year or so.

With carriers, some may be in dry dock which means you work out of a van by the ship. Others, like whichever is in Everett, WA deploy, then go to the the yards in Bremerton for repairs and upgrades. The commute is like 2 hours one-way, so that could suck.

Found this link on ships: http://www.navy.mil/navydata/ships/lists/shipalpha.asp
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Some of those recent amphib deployments have been upwards of 10-11 months... The carriers seem to be a little more stable at 6-7 months from what I've seen and heard.

Eri3 said:
Please let me know if you've already answered any of the Qs I'm about to ask.

(1) I am considering applying for the Navy and Air Force scholarship and i read that you need a 20 on the DAT - does this automatically disqualify all applicants who do not have these scores ? Also I read the ave for those who recievie a scholarship from the airforce is 3.9 and 21 DAT. What are the scores for the Navy?

no idea

(2) On a flyer it states, While in dental school, you'll serve 45 days each year on active duty in the AirForce/ Navy with the full pay and allowances of a Second Lieutenant. What does this mean ? Are there any obligations during school?

You are required to spend 45 days in an active duty status. You can take school orders, get paid, and basically do nothing else, or you can ask for a clerkship at a naval base, or you can complete ODS/BOLC/whatever

(3) Also, is there anywhere I could go read about the requirements and selection factors for the scholarship and the percentage of applicants who receive it?

No idea

(4) Provided that I've received the scholarship, do you get stationed randomly or do we choose the top 3 choices we want to get stationed at?

(5) I haven't started the application process yet bc my dat scores are at 18. Could I start after I retake the DAT (Late September) and still be able to receive the scholarship for Fall 2014 ?

Maybe

(6) what is the average yearly salary for the first yr ( I've read it is at 60K )

Go look at the military pay chart for 2013, find the pay for an O3 under 2 years of service, and then add 20K for your special pay (requires dental license)

(7) What are the pros and cons of the Navy Vs Air Force?
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The Air Force has nicer facilities, newer technology, and nicer bases.

The Navy actually defends the country.
 
I'm just now looking into military scholarships for dental school. What are the average stats for those being accepted for the navy scholarship? Also is a BA or BS required to be eligible for the scholarship?
 
Maybe Diego Garcia is great for someone single, but it's a long way from anywhere in the world and not much of an island (atoll right?). I'd worry about island fever. Did you get a rum ration from the Brits? I knew 2 dentists that served there and both liked it, but it must not be that desirable when it's the first place they try to fill. I think it comes down to what, where, and how you want to serve, and yes, it is nice to be able to do a lot of different procedures. We were able to do almost any procedure on my ship and even had our own lab tech. Love you're last quote BTW.

From what I gather, the shift in money as A-stan winds down will be towards the Navy. So hopefully, there may not be as big an affect with sequestration and inevitable decreases in funding.


The Air Force has nicer facilities, newer technology, and nicer bases.

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Maybe Diego Garcia is great for someone single, but it's a long way from anywhere in the world and not much of an island (atoll right?). I'd worry about island fever. Did you get a rum ration from the Brits? I knew 2 dentists that served there and both liked it, but it must not be that desirable when it's the first place they try to fill. I think it comes down to what, where, and how you want to serve, and yes, it is nice to be able to do a lot of different procedures. We were able to do almost any procedure on my ship and even had our own lab tech. Love you're last quote BTW.

From what I gather, the shift in money as A-stan winds down will be towards the Navy. So hopefully, there may not be as big an affect with sequestration and inevitable decreases in funding.
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Actually, the last few who have gone out there requested it. I'd go back in a heartbeat, but I'm hoping for an LPD or LHD/A after my shore rotation is complete.
 

Actually, the last few who have gone out there requested it. I'd go back in a heartbeat, but I'm hoping for an LPD or LHD/A after my shore rotation is complete.[/QUOTE]

I feel the same about ships if I ever returned. I think it's the best way to really experience what the Navy is about. You won't learn much about what an EM, MM, or GM does in the Navy without actually serving on a ship. Dental Depts seem much more spacious on the LHD/As. Even the new LSDs seemed kind of cramped. I was able to tour the USS Carter Hall and the USS Iwo Jima when they pulled into Souda Bay about 10 years ago. Pretty big difference in operatory size. Good luck!
 
Serving at sea is definitely what the Navy is all about! Where else can you experience all the nautical terminology firsthand, smell the salty/oily air, hear the steam pipes in your stateroom or the bells and whistles over the 1MC. You'll never forget that the floor is properly called the deck, the ceiling is the overhead, the walls are bulkheads, the hallway is a passageway/p-way, and your primary directions of movement are port, starboard, forward, aft, inboard and outboard. You'll experience the pride and stature that comes with being a member of the Wardroom, and the camaraderie of working alongside the Chiefs Mess to get things done. As an "LT" on a ship you are very "visible" to the crew and you will lessons in leadership. Its light years beyond any museum ship, and a real treat for family members to come aboard for a tour.

You have internet and email on ships and phone lines (calling card required, unless you "borrow" an outside line on occasion). You'll have space in your 2-bunk stateroom for TV and Xbox, movies, books, magazines, and a closet worth of storage for you and your roomate. There will be crew events like steel beach BBQ, ice cream socials, movie nights, USO shows (Toby Keith, UFC fighters visiting, Miss America, actors/actresses). You have "gyms" onboard too - i.e., collections of excellent fitness equipment corralled into makeshift compartments, and a weather deck to run on (careful to dodge around the helicopters , chains, and ordnance!). You will earn sea pay and save a lot of money normally spent on food, fuel, and entertainment. You will bring back meaningful souvenirs from far flung locations of the world.

You will sorely miss and learn to appreciate: the concept of liberty on the weekends, the ability to go out for a burger and beer at night or to go out for a drive or a bike ride, spending time with family and friends especially on holidays. You will say with a bit of jadedness that the Navy "stole" your Christmas, birthday, wedding anniversary, children's birthdays or first days of school. You'll forget what it felt like to pick and choose what civilian clothes to wear and relearn it at every port call. Mind you I'm only talking about deployment and work-ups; when the ship is in homeport, you're safely at home.

OK, I'm done with my reminiscing! My ship (a carrier) is currently in the yards after coming back from deployment last summer, so excuse my outpour of nostalgia.
 
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So I have a question: What are typical utilization tours for prostho/endo/perio/comp residents fresh out of FTIS training at Bethesda?

It seems that typically OMFS go to aircraft carriers. But what about the other specialties?

Thanks in advance.
 
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Jack Worthing said:
So I have a question: What are typical utilization tours for prostho/endo/perio/comp residents fresh out of FTIS training at Bethesda?

It seems that typically OMFS go to aircraft carriers. But what about the other specialties?

Thanks in advance.
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From my understanding prosth and comp have carrier opportunities. For the other specialties, assignment to Japan or to a dental battalion would be the most likely, I would think.

That said, at my first and now my current CONUS command as well, a bunch of the specialists were straight out of Bethesda.
 
Jack Worthing said:
Serving at sea is definitely what the Navy is all about! Where else can you experience all the nautical terminology firsthand, smell the salty/oily air, hear the steam pipes in your stateroom or the bells and whistles over the 1MC. You'll never forget that the floor is properly called the deck, the ceiling is the overhead, the walls are bulkheads, the hallway is a passageway/p-way, and your primary directions of movement are port, starboard, forward, aft, inboard and outboard. You'll experience the pride and stature that comes with being a member of the Wardroom, and the camaraderie of working alongside the Chiefs Mess to get things done. As an "LT" on a ship you are very "visible" to the crew and you will lessons in leadership. Its light years beyond any museum ship, and a real treat for family members to come aboard for a tour.

You have internet and email on ships and phone lines (calling card required, unless you "borrow" an outside line on occasion). You'll have space in your 2-bunk stateroom for TV and Xbox, movies, books, magazines, and a closet worth of storage for you and your roomate. There will be crew events like steel beach BBQ, ice cream socials, movie nights, USO shows (Toby Keith, UFC fighters visiting, Miss America, actors/actresses). You have "gyms" onboard too - i.e., collections of excellent fitness equipment corralled into makeshift compartments, and a weather deck to run on (careful to dodge around the helicopters , chains, and ordnance!). You will earn sea pay and save a lot of money normally spent on food, fuel, and entertainment. You will bring back meaningful souvenirs from far flung locations of the world.

You will sorely miss and learn to appreciate: the concept of liberty on the weekends, the ability to go out for a burger and beer at night or to go out for a drive or a bike ride, spending time with family and friends especially on holidays. You will say with a bit of jadedness that the Navy "stole" your Christmas, birthday, wedding anniversary, children's birthdays or first days of school. You'll forget what it felt like to pick and choose what civilian clothes to wear and relearn it at every port call. Mind you I'm only talking about deployment and work-ups; when the ship is in homeport, you're safely at home.

OK, I'm done with my reminiscing! My ship (a carrier) is currently in the yards after coming back from deployment last summer, so excuse my outpour of nostalgia.
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Which carrier? I know the Lincoln is in the yards for a while - know one of the dentists who just left the ship, and another one who should still be there.
 
Yes, you guessed my ship correctly. Overhaul has ripped out pretty much everything recognizable in the ship except the hull number on the superstructure. PM me about those dentists you know; you got me curious.
 
Anyone been stationed at Groton's dental clinic recently? I'd like to know what it's like there in terms of how busy the work is there and specialist support. I'm especially interested in doing prosth cases with opportunity for mentorship from senior dentist(s) there.

I'm a GP on a carrier now considering where to do shore rotation.
 
Jack Worthing said:
Anyone been stationed at Groton's dental clinic recently? I'd like to know what it's like there in terms of how busy the work is there and specialist support. I'm especially interested in doing prosth cases with opportunity for mentorship from senior dentist(s) there.

I'm a GP on a carrier now considering where to do shore rotation.
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How did you like being on a carrier?
 
coolleoboy said:
Does GPR/AEGD program in the Navy counts as pay back year?
thanks
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No, it is considered a neutral year. It doesn't count toward payback, but it doesn't count against you either. Essentially, you do the AEGD or GPR for the additional training, then you begin your payback period. So, if you have a 4 yr scholarship and do an AEGD/GPR, then you will have done 5 years active when you are through with your active duty payback - (1 yr for the AEGD/GPR and 4 yrs toward the payback.)
 
Would asthma be an automatic disqualification or would a medical waiver be accepted for health professionals? Also, does the tuition of the school you go to greatly influence your chances of getting in?

Thanks!
 
NAVY DDS 2010 said:
No, it is considered a neutral year. It doesn't count toward payback, but it doesn't count against you either. Essentially, you do the AEGD or GPR for the additional training, then you begin your payback period. So, if you have a 4 yr scholarship and do an AEGD/GPR, then you will have done 5 years active when you are through with your active duty payback - (1 yr for the AEGD/GPR and 4 yrs toward the payback.)
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What about 2 yrs aged program

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quocstazz said:
What about 2 yrs aged program

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Technically, the 2yr program you are referring to is not an AEGD. It is called the Comprehensive Dentistry residency. With that, it is not a neutral 2 years. Since it is a residency in the military's eyes in which you may receive specialty pay for after all your committment time has been paid back, they do require you to pay back 2 years for doing the residency.
 
stumblebee said:
Would asthma be an automatic disqualification or would a medical waiver be accepted for health professionals? Also, does the tuition of the school you go to greatly influence your chances of getting in?

Thanks!
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Asthma is a automatic disqualification and your chances of a waiver depend on the severity.

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Do most of the clinics or carriers/amphibs have hygienists assigned? Any Navy dentists out there having to do prophys?
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Carriers, LHD/LHAs, and most shore clinics will have hygenists, but I have done and continue to do plenty of cleanings when the DHI needs a boost - it is part of the mission. One hygenist on a carrier cannot handle 6000 patients all on their own, and hygenists do get to take leave and vacation days just like everyone else.

LPDs and LSDs do not have hygenists. I am not sure about the two one-off ships (Frank Cable and Blue Ridge).
 
Hey everyone! Just a questions about possible locations for a credentialing tour right out of dental school. I was offered either Great Lakes, IL or Parris Island, SC. Does anyone have any pros/cons for these locations? After your 1 year, where are the places you may end up.. is it based on where you do your tour? Also, what about Mayport, FL? Thanks for any information you may have!
 
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Hey everyone! Just a questions about possible locations for a credentialing tour right out of dental school. I was offered either Great Lakes, IL or Parris Island, SC. Does anyone have any pros/cons for these locations? After your 1 year, where are the places you may end up.. is it based on where you do your tour? Also, what about Mayport, FL? Thanks for any information you may have!
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Great Lakes and Parris Island are both recruit depots, you should get plenty of experience as well as opportunities to do some specialty rotations. With shrinking PCS budgets Parris Island will most likely land you an East Coast or overseas (Japan, most likely) billet as a follow-on tour, while Great Lakes may send you either way (or to Japan as well). Mayport may not offer as much in the way of specialty experience, it is an operational base and the focus is on exams and keeping servicemembers ready to deploy. If you go there they might stick you on an amphib out of that base after your first year.
 
I have recently been accepted into dental school and interested in the Navy HPSP. I am concerned about my peanut allergy disqualifying me from the program. I have seen a physician about my allergy and she has written a note for me indicating this allergy is not life threatening. My symptoms after ingestion are abdominal pain, itchy throat and worst case hives. I have never gone into anaphylactic shock. I have spoken with a recruiter about my concern and he said I should be fine and that peanuts were not listed as a "common food". However, through my research it seems it may be considered a common food. So my questions are 1) does the severity of the allergy hold any weight in the selection process? 2) Are peanuts considered a common food? If so, may I be able to get a waiver? 3) Overall, what do you think my chances are concerning my peanut allergy?

Thanks
 
Texan2012 said:
I have recently been accepted into dental school and interested in the Navy HPSP. I am concerned about my peanut allergy disqualifying me from the program. I have seen a physician about my allergy and she has written a note for me indicating this allergy is not life threatening. My symptoms after ingestion are abdominal pain, itchy throat and worst case hives. I have never gone into anaphylactic shock. I have spoken with a recruiter about my concern and he said I should be fine and that peanuts were not listed as a "common food". However, through my research it seems it may be considered a common food. So my questions are 1) does the severity of the allergy hold any weight in the selection process? 2) Are peanuts considered a common food? If so, may I be able to get a waiver? 3) Overall, what do you think my chances are concerning my peanut allergy?

Thanks
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We had a guy who gets anaphylactic reactions to chicken. I think you'll be OK.
 
If I want to pursue specialty training such as OMS after dental school, would it double my service years? 4 years DS + 4 years OMS residency => 8 years in the navy?
 
Slumber said:
If I want to pursue specialty training such as OMS after dental school, would it double my service years? 4 years DS + 4 years OMS residency => 8 years in the navy?
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If you get authorized for an outservice civilian residency, your total commitment would be a minimum of 12 years (4 for dental school payback, 4 for OS paybaack, 4 for the OS program itself). If you get an inservice residency it would be a minimum of 8 years.
 
Does anyone who is currently or has previously served their payback have any opinions as to whether or not the navy hpsp was a damper on their personal life? Yes, I understand the commitment of the military, but if you are in a relationship, has this scholarship affected anyone negatively in a personal way?
 
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