I completed a clerkship through Naval Base San Diego between my 3rd and 4th year of dental school and here are 5 reasons why completing an HPSP clerkship was invaluable to my military career.

With four years of experience as a LT in the the Navy and having worked in now a handful of different clinics serving a diverse service members from Marines, pilots, to sailors, I'd like to share what a few typical days can look like as a general dentist in the US Navy Dental Corp. Officer Dress Blues Inspection at NMRTC- Lemoore, CA. For those that are new to our blog, here is a little background of my military career: I am a HPSP recipient and commissioned as an Ensign/O-1

My favorite aspect of this specialty blog series is introducing you all to the incredible mentors and friends I’ve met through military and private practice. As a first-generation active-duty service member, mentorship has been essential to feeling supported and confident in my journey as a Navy dentist. I recently sat down with Dr. Stephen Wade, a board-certified operative dentist and Captain in the United States Navy Dental Corp, to discuss his unique path. Fun fact: befor

I asked operative specialist Dr. Wade with over 18 years of clinical experience: "what practical advice you would give young dentists developing their clinical skills" and here's what we have to share: Dr. Cage, Dr. Giao (myself), and Dr. Wade at the 2024 Navy Operative Short Course 1. "Dentistry is about understanding science and art, but clinical practice leans towards our ability to create a functional piece of art with our hands". Don't get me wrong! Understanding diagno