Dentist for US Navy Program on Diego Garcia

About the role

Amentum is seeking a qualified Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care for a US Navy program stationed on Diego Garcia. You will work within the BOSC Clinic, delivering preventive and restorative services to military personnel and their families in an austere overseas environment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform dental examinations, cleanings, fillings, extractions, and other preventive treatments.
• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums.
• Administer anesthetics and carry out restorative dental procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with Navy and Amentum medical standards.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Ensure proper sanitation, sterilization, and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment.
• Support overall clinic operations and collaborate with other medical staff.

Required profile

• 1–3 years of professional dental experience.
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree.
• Active, unrestricted dental license.
• Valid passport (minimum one year beyond hire date) and ability to travel internationally.
• Ability to meet contract medical requirements and obtain facility credentials.
• Preferred: Experience in austere OCONUS settings, multi‑national workforce, valid driver’s license, and ability to obtain country‑specific visas.

Required skills

• Dental examinations
• Dental cleanings
• Fillings
• Extractions
• Preventive dental care
• Anesthetic administration
• Restorative dental procedures

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a unique overseas military healthcare environment.
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary medical team.
• Professional development and exposure to austere clinical settings.