Graf said the video helps dispel the beliefs that Navy dentists work out of antiquated spaces, spend all their time aboard ships, have no time to relax and have few professional challenges. Graf also said the video illustrates some of the many advantages to being a Navy dentist, including top-notch equipment and office spaces, postgraduate educational opportunities, great liberty, regular work hours, professional camaraderie and world travel. Two individuals interviewed in the video are a married couple who discussed their exceptional professional development and quality of life as Navy dentists. The video also stresses scholarship programs available to students in dental school and entering freshmen. The eight-minute video will be mailed to recruiters, naval dental clinics, and college juniors and seniors interested in attending dental school or entering the Navy.
Most service members are able to deal with the stresses of everyday life.
Even the problems associated with long deployments are usually handled with little difficulty, and the Navy maintains a variety of resources ashore for family members who need an extra helping hand. However, sometimes Sailors and Marines afloat need a little extra help to cope with the demands of ship board life, being away from loved ones and other situations unique to sea-going commands. Beverly Dexter, ship's psychologist. I feel very lucky to be out here. I like the fact that I'm working for every person in the battle group.