Dentist's assistantסייע/ת רופא שיניים
What the Dentist's assistant role asks for, and what it holds
A dentist's assistant is a Medical Corps role that assists the dentist in treating soldiers at IDF dental clinics.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 40 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Dapar, the reasoning test of the first call-up, is scored from 10 to 90.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Medical Corps
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Dapar
- 40 and up
- Hebrew score
- 7 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Training Base 10 (Bahad 10)
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 4 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Caring for people3
- Maturity3
- Teamwork3
- Organisation2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role are part of the medical team at a dental clinic. They assist the dentist directly and help provide dental care to people serving in the army.
Besides helping with dental treatments, the soldier manages the clinic schedule and stock. The role also covers ordering equipment and patient hygiene.
The professional training is recognized by the Ministry of Health.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training at level 02. It continues with a 13-week course in anatomy, physiology, biology and dental sciences.
Where it trainsTraining Base 10 (Bahad 10)
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves in the IDF's dental clinics, on bases across the country.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Before discharge, soldiers may take the government licensing exam. Passing it grants a professional certificate from the Ministry of Health.
- After discharge, the experience and the certificate allow work as a dentist's assistant in civilian clinics.
- A large share of those who trained in the role in the IDF go on to study dentistry.
More roles to read about in the same branch.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Dentist's assistant role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 40 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
Who can serve as Dentist's assistant?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Dentist's assistant?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Dentist's assistant hold?
Training starts with basic training at level 02. It continues with a 13-week course in anatomy, physiology, biology and dental sciences.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Dentist's assistant
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.