Army How do you become a Public Health Dentist (63H)?

[Badgers2]

Since Public Health Dentist is a designated MOS on the Army's website, I figured that they would have their own dental public health residency program. However, I haven't been able to find anything on it or what qualifications you need to be considered a 63H. If anyone has any insight on the schooling needed or what a 63H does in practice it would be much appreciated!

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[vellnueve]

It’s a recognized ADA specialty and there are several programs out there.

 

[Badgers2]

It’s a recognized ADA specialty and there are several programs out there.

So you would just do it through a civilian program? Any chance the Army would foot the bill for it if the tuition isn't already covered by a grant/stipend?

 

[vellnueve]

So you would just do it through a civilian program? Any chance the Army would foot the bill for it if the tuition isn't already covered by a grant/stipend?

They won’t let you do it unless you apply through them. But then they’d foot the bill.

 

[krmower]

Once you are already in the Army, you can apply for the program (not as a D4). If selected the traditional location for the training has been the Univ of Iowa. It is a 2 year program.

 

[InformMe123]

Curious about what kind of stuff you would do as a public health dentist in the army if anyone knows

 

[Batmansvoice]

Is this an option in the Army Reserve for an already trained dental public health dentist?

 

[Tooth Ferry]

Is this an option in the Army Reserve for an already trained dental public health dentist?

Check with a healthcare recruiter.