DENTAL RESERVE COMPONENT ACCESSION BONUS (AB) and RETENTION BONUS (RB)
FY 2026
Effective October 1, 2025
DoD FMR Volume 7A Chapter 5
The following amounts are the maximum allowed by the Department of Defense.
For service specific amounts consult with your service personnel office.
Bolded information reflects changes.
| DENTAL CORPS |
PAID ANNUALLY IN US $ |
| AB (Note) |
RB (Note) |
| Dental Officer, Clinical/General |
25,000 |
25,000 |
| Dentist, Comprehensive |
30,000 |
30,000 |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon |
45,000 |
45,000 |
| Prosthodontist |
30,000 |
30,000 |
NOTE: The amount listed for AB and RB represents the annual amount authorized for new agreements signed during the period of the pay plan.
The length of the contracts will be to law, DoD 6000.13 and service policy.
Page updated September 26, 2025