Snapshot: Ship's Dentists

While this book is very thick with information on advanced dental practices, it's also an extremely interesting memoir on the life of a medical professional in the Armed Forces. The author went to naval officer candidate school and practiced dentistry on land at military naval bases and at sea on large aircraft carriers. I found the difference in officer training for medical practitioners versus more standard officer training to be highly interesting . I was unaware that as medical practitioners according to the Geneva convention, they are not considered armed combatants. While the narrative , if you're not very interested in advanced medical technology and or about learning about these types of technologies can certainly seem dry at times. If you find that you are like me, and are generally interested in learning new things. It's certainly interesting , and more than worth sticking through the book. I quite enjoyed it even though I'm sure the author wrote it for people who had a more general understanding of dentistry.The autobiographical nature was for me, someone who is very interested in various different ways people live their lives at sea, more than worth the seven or eight dollars I paid for this book for Kindle.

After years of private practice, I have applied for Navy service as a dentist. I found the book informative and relevant. Now looking forward to serving more than ever.