We have an exciting and exclusive opportunity for a highly motivated Registered Dental Hygienist to join the U.S. Navy as a Hospital Corpsman Dental Hygienist (HMDH) specializing in dental hygiene.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a mission-driven environment and is committed to caring for the health and well-being of our nation’s Sailors, Marines, and their families.

This is an active-duty role to become a Dental Hygienist (Hospital Corpsman - HMDH) in the U.S. Navy.

Location: Full-Time in-person position. Not a remote or telehealth role. Nationwide and overseas assignments available.

Specialty: Dental Hygiene (Hospital Corpsman Dental Hygienist – HMDH)

Starting Annual Compensation: $63,000 to $99,000

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality dental hygiene services under the supervision of a Navy Dental Officer. You’ll support the oral health readiness of Sailors and Marines while building clinical excellence in a mission-driven environment. Duties include:

• Infection control and chairside support
• Dental radiography (exposure and processing)
• Hygiene assessments and treatment planning
• Patient education in prevention, nutrition, and behavior modification
• Periodontal scaling and root planing
• Application of fluoride, sealants, and therapeutic agents
• Cleaning of dental appliances and restorations
• Assisting with pain management and other patient care services

Recruiter: Chief Michael Yalon

Contact: Michael.C.Yalon.Mil@US.Navy.Mil

Phone: (520) 954-1120

The U.S. Navy offers an exciting and impactful opportunity for Dental Hygienists to work in modern dental clinics across the country and around the world—including California, Illinois, Florida, Washington, Hawaii, Virginia, and more.

This role provides a stable career with outstanding benefits, world-class training, and the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a meaningful difference every single day.

Position Highlights:

• Accelerated advancement opportunities
• Paid continuing education and training
• 30 days of paid vacation annually + federal holidays
• Annual salary increases + $90,000 Retention Bonus!
• VA Home Loan: 0% down, no PMI, and some of the lowest interest rates you’ll find—earned through your service.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance for you and your dependents
• Nontaxable housing allowance or base housing provided
• Full Travel and relocation benefits for duty assignments
• Education Benefits: Forever G.I. Bill (up to 36 months of tuition, housing, and books for you or your dependents)
• Retirement Benefits: Federal pension + 401K (TSP) with 5% match
• Maternity & Paternity Leave: 12 weeks paid maternity leave
• No production pressure—just patient-focused care and service

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have completed an** Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene **(Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science) or be in the final year of a dental hygiene program.
• The program must be accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
• Must hold a valid state license as an RDH
• U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)
• Between the ages of 17 and 41

This is more than a job—it’s a calling. A mission to support the health and readiness of our Sailors and Marines while gaining unmatched clinical experience and leadership training.

America’s Navy is approximately 450,000 Sailors, 300 ships and submarines, and 3,700 aircraft strong. Water and salt flow through our veins in the same proportion as the sea. That mighty force is the lifeblood of the greatest Navy ever to sail unstoppably upon it, slip stealthily beneath it or fly unchallenged above it. And we defend with honor, courage, and commitment every hour of every day. We are America’s Navy. We are forged by the sea.