Carol I. Turner
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Rear Admiral Carol I. Turner served as the Chief of the United States Navy Dental Corps from 2003 to 2007. She served as the commanding officer of the National Naval Dental Center at Bethesda, Maryland
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and Indiana University School of Dentistry
(1975). Upon completion of dental school, she practiced in Jacksonville, North Carolina
until 1977. In September of that year, she was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Navy Dental Corps
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, home-ported at Norfolk, VA. She served as an assistant dental officer and subsequently as the division officer for the ship’s dental department. Rear Adm. Turner transferred to Naval Dental Center Norfolk in June 1981.
In 1984, she was selected for training and assigned to Naval Postgraduate Dental School, Bethesda, Md., where she completed a residency program in advanced clinical dentistry and the requirements for a master of arts in oral biology. Her next assignment was as Officer-In-Charge of Branch Dental Clinic, Bermuda
. Rear Adm. Turner began a tour as a staff officer under the Chief, Navy Dental Corps, in 1988. During her tour at the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, she served as Head of Manpower Resources and subsequently Head of the Logistics Division. In July 1991, she transferred to the Naval War College
, Newport, R.I., as a student in the College of Naval Warfare, where she completed a master of arts in national security and strategic studies. After graduation, Rear Adm. Turner reported to Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, N.C., as the Commanding Officer of 12th Dental Company, 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Force Service Support Group. In 1994, she assumed duties as the Executive Officer of Naval Dental Center Newport, R.I.
Rear Adm. Turner next reported as Commanding Officer of the combined command 1st Dental Battalion, 1st Force Service Support Group/Naval Dental Center, Camp Pendleton, Calif. in 1996. She served as Officer-in-Charge, Naval Healthcare Support Office, Norfolk. In July 2001 she assumed command of the National Naval Dental Center in Bethesda, Md. She has served as the Deputy Chief for Dental Operations then subsequently Health Care Operations for Navy Medicine at the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Washington. In June 2005, she assumed duty as the Commander Naval Medical Education and Training Command, Bethesda, Md. She also served as the first female Chief of the Navy Dental Corps from November 2003 to August 2007. Rear Adm. Turner is presently serving as Commander, Navy Medicine Support Command, Jacksonville, Florida
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Rear Adm. Turner maintains membership in the American Dental Association
and the Academy of General Dentistry
. She is a Fellow in both the International College of Dentists
and the Academy of Dentistry International.
(with three gold stars), Meritorious Service Medal
(with two gold stars), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (with gold star), and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
and Indiana University School of Dentistry
(1975). She was assigned to the Naval Postgraduate Dental School, Bethesda, Md., where she completed a residency program in advanced clinical dentistry and the requirements for a master of arts in oral biology. In July 1991, she transferred to the Naval War College
, Newport, R.I., as a student in the College of Naval Warfare, where she completed a master of arts in national security and strategic studies.
Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda is a census designated place in southern Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, just northwest of Washington, D.C. It takes its name from a local church, the Bethesda Meeting House , which in turn took its name from Jerusalem's Pool of Bethesda...
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Early life
Rear Admiral Carol Turner graduated, with distinction, from both Purdue UniversityPurdue University
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University system. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and...
and Indiana University School of Dentistry
Indiana University School of Dentistry
The only dental school in Indiana, Indiana University School of Dentistry , is located on the IUPUI campus in downtown Indianapolis.- History :...
(1975). Upon completion of dental school, she practiced in Jacksonville, North Carolina
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Jacksonville, North Carolina, is a city in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 United States census, the population stood at 70,145, which makes Jacksonville the 14th largest city in North Carolina...
until 1977. In September of that year, she was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Navy Dental Corps
Navy Dental Corps
The Dental Corps of the United States Navy consists of naval officers who have a Doctorate in either Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine and who practice dentistry caring for sailors and marines. In overseas locations they also treat dependent family members...
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Navy career
Her first duty assignment was at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina In May 1979, she was transferred to the USS Vulcan (AR-5)USS Vulcan (AR-5)
USS Vulcan was the lead ship of her class of repair ships of the United States Navy. The ship was laid down on 16 December 1939 at Camden, New Jersey, by the New York Shipbuilding Corporation; launched on 14 December 1940; sponsored by Mrs...
, home-ported at Norfolk, VA. She served as an assistant dental officer and subsequently as the division officer for the ship’s dental department. Rear Adm. Turner transferred to Naval Dental Center Norfolk in June 1981.
In 1984, she was selected for training and assigned to Naval Postgraduate Dental School, Bethesda, Md., where she completed a residency program in advanced clinical dentistry and the requirements for a master of arts in oral biology. Her next assignment was as Officer-In-Charge of Branch Dental Clinic, Bermuda
Bermuda
Bermuda is a British overseas territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. Located off the east coast of the United States, its nearest landmass is Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, about to the west-northwest. It is about south of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, and northeast of Miami, Florida...
. Rear Adm. Turner began a tour as a staff officer under the Chief, Navy Dental Corps, in 1988. During her tour at the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, she served as Head of Manpower Resources and subsequently Head of the Logistics Division. In July 1991, she transferred to the Naval War College
Naval War College
The Naval War College is an education and research institution of the United States Navy that specializes in developing ideas for naval warfare and passing them along to officers of the Navy. The college is located on the grounds of Naval Station Newport in Newport, Rhode Island...
, Newport, R.I., as a student in the College of Naval Warfare, where she completed a master of arts in national security and strategic studies. After graduation, Rear Adm. Turner reported to Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, N.C., as the Commanding Officer of 12th Dental Company, 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Force Service Support Group. In 1994, she assumed duties as the Executive Officer of Naval Dental Center Newport, R.I.
Rear Adm. Turner next reported as Commanding Officer of the combined command 1st Dental Battalion, 1st Force Service Support Group/Naval Dental Center, Camp Pendleton, Calif. in 1996. She served as Officer-in-Charge, Naval Healthcare Support Office, Norfolk. In July 2001 she assumed command of the National Naval Dental Center in Bethesda, Md. She has served as the Deputy Chief for Dental Operations then subsequently Health Care Operations for Navy Medicine at the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Washington. In June 2005, she assumed duty as the Commander Naval Medical Education and Training Command, Bethesda, Md. She also served as the first female Chief of the Navy Dental Corps from November 2003 to August 2007. Rear Adm. Turner is presently serving as Commander, Navy Medicine Support Command, Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Florida in terms of both population and land area, and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. It is the county seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968...
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Rear Adm. Turner maintains membership in the American Dental Association
American Dental Association
The American Dental Association is an American professional association established in 1859 which has more than 155,000 members. Based in Chicago, the ADA is the world's largest and oldest national dental association and promotes good oral health to the public while representing the dental...
and the Academy of General Dentistry
Academy of General Dentistry
The Academy of General Dentistry is a professional association of general dentists from Canada and the United States.-Foundation and mission:...
. She is a Fellow in both the International College of Dentists
International College of Dentists
The International College of Dentists is an organization of dentists from around the world who work to improve the profession through sharing and disseminating advances in dental knowledge and who seek to benefit their communities through voluntary service.-Mission statement:"The International...
and the Academy of Dentistry International.
Awards and decorations
Rear Adm. Turner’s personal awards include the Legion of MeritLegion of Merit
The Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces that is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements...
(with three gold stars), Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
The Meritorious Service Medal is a military decoration presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States subsequent to January 16, 1969...
(with two gold stars), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (with gold star), and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
Legion of MeritLegion of MeritThe Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces that is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements...
with three Gold Stars
Meritorious Service MedalMeritorious Service Medal (United States)The Meritorious Service Medal is a military decoration presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States subsequent to January 16, 1969...
with two Gold Stars
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation MedalCommendation MedalThe Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military decoration which is presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. For valorous actions in direct contact with an enemy force, but of a lesser degree than required for the award of the Bronze Star, the Valor device may...
with Gold Star
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement MedalAchievement MedalThe Achievement Medal is a military decoration of the United States military. The Achievement Medal was first proposed as a means to recognize the contributions of junior officers and enlisted personnel who were not eligible to receive the higher Commendation Medal or the Meritorious Service...
Education
Rear Admiral Carol Turner graduated, with distinction, from both Purdue UniversityPurdue University
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University system. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and...
and Indiana University School of Dentistry
Indiana University School of Dentistry
The only dental school in Indiana, Indiana University School of Dentistry , is located on the IUPUI campus in downtown Indianapolis.- History :...
(1975). She was assigned to the Naval Postgraduate Dental School, Bethesda, Md., where she completed a residency program in advanced clinical dentistry and the requirements for a master of arts in oral biology. In July 1991, she transferred to the Naval War College
Naval War College
The Naval War College is an education and research institution of the United States Navy that specializes in developing ideas for naval warfare and passing them along to officers of the Navy. The college is located on the grounds of Naval Station Newport in Newport, Rhode Island...
, Newport, R.I., as a student in the College of Naval Warfare, where she completed a master of arts in national security and strategic studies.
See also
- Women in the United States NavyWomen in the United States NavyWomen have served in the United States Navy for over a century. Today, there are over 52,391 women serving on active duty in an array of traditional and non-traditional ratings or careers...
- Dental Corps (United States Navy)
External links
- Official U. S. Navy Biography
- Women of the Uniformed Services 29 November 2007 article in Woman Dentist Journal