Consultant Periodontist
About the role
A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in UAE is expanding its gum disease, implant support, soft tissue and periodontal surgical care and is seeking a highly skilled consultant periodontist to join its growing clinical team. The role is designed for internationally trained clinicians seeking career advancement, strong clinical exposure, and the ability to practice within a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment serving a diverse international patient population. This opportunity is suitable for candidates who can combine advanced clinical expertise with patient-centred communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and commitment to international healthcare standards.
Role overview
The successful candidate will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment supported by experienced consultants, nurses, allied health professionals and modern diagnostic and treatment infrastructure.
Key responsibilities
Diagnose and manage periodontal disease, peri-implant disease and mucogingival conditions.
Perform scaling, root debridement, regenerative procedures, periodontal surgery and soft-tissue grafting according to scope.
Support implant planning, maintenance and peri-implant health programs.
Coordinate with implantologists, prosthodontists, orthodontists and general dentists for integrated care.
Educate patients on oral hygiene, risk factors, maintenance therapy and long-term periodontal stability.
Maintain infection control, consent, radiographic safety and clinical documentation standards.
Requirements
Applications are welcome from internationally trained consultant periodontist candidates holding recognised qualifications such as:
Recognised specialist qualification in Periodontology
MDS / DClinDent / MSc Periodontics with specialist registration where applicable
American Board of Periodontology or equivalent
Royal College dental fellowship where applicable
Australian / Canadian specialist recognition where applicable
Arab Board or equivalent recognised specialist qualification
Applications are welcome from candidates across USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, Middle East, Africa and South America, subject to eligibility for UAE licensing and facility credentialing.
Benefits
Highly competitive tax-free salary package
Performance-based incentives where applicable
Housing allowance or premium accommodation support
Comprehensive medical insurance
Annual return flight tickets
Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage
Continuing medical education support
Visa and onboarding assistance
Licensing & relocation support
Structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance
DataFlow and credential verification support
Visa and regulatory processing assistance
Relocation guidance for physician and family where applicable
Dedicated onboarding support for transition into UAE clinical practice
Ideal candidate profile
Strong clinical judgement with commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety.
Excellent communication skills with culturally diverse patients and multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to adapt to UAE healthcare regulations, documentation standards and hospital governance expectations.
Interest in long-term career development within a premium UAE healthcare setting.
How to apply
Interested candidates may apply with an updated CV and details of current licensing status / eligibility. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.