I was talking with my Navy Dentist contact Melissa and she opened my eyes up to the secretive and elite world of Navy Dentistry. Once you read below I think you’ll realize that they are BA in their own right. So….
Navy SEALs or Navy Dentists? You decide who’s more elite….
| Navy SEALs | Navy Dentists |
|---|---|
| Shoot people in the face | Shoot people in the face w/ local anesthesia |
| Throats slashed (Somalia Pirates 2011) | Cut throats via surgical incisions |
| Put people to sleep (permanently) | IVCS-intravenous conscious sedation |
| Presence elicits fear | Odontophobia (fear of dentists–on some top ten fear lists) |
| Mask up to scare bad guys | Masks, surgical caps, gowns, gloves (see Odontophobia) |
| Waterboarding (did I just say that out loud?) | Use a ton of water for work/torture (love gaggers) |
Large assortment of weapons & gear | Lasers, scopes, eyewear, etc. |
| Ability to take out squirters | They love the squirter (e.g. squirmer)! |
| Perform extractions | Teeth, of course |
| Use stun grenades | Use nitrous oxide |
| Elite group: Less than 1,900 active duty | Elite group: Less than 1,100 Navy dentists |
Need I say more?
So who’s more elite??? Share you thoughts via comments below.
-Brandon (BUD/S 215)
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