Consultant / Specialist Periodontist

Job description

We are seeking an experienced consultant/specialist periodontist to join a leading healthcare facility in the UAE. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive periodontal care, including diagnosis and treatment of gum disease, periodontal surgery, implant-related procedures, and management of complex periodontal conditions.

Key responsibilities

Perform comprehensive periodontal examinations and diagnosis.

Develop individualized treatment plans for periodontal and implant-related conditions.

Manage gingivitis, periodontitis, periodontal abscesses, and advanced gum disease.

Perform periodontal procedures including scaling and root planing, flap surgery, regenerative procedures, and soft-tissue grafting where appropriately trained.

Provide periodontal maintenance and long-term disease management.

Assess and manage peri-implantitis and implant-related periodontal conditions.

Perform crown-lengthening and other periodontal surgical procedures where indicated.

Collaborate with implantologists, prosthodontists, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and general dentists.

Educate patients regarding oral hygiene, periodontal health, and preventive care.

Maintain accurate clinical records and treatment documentation.

Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, quality improvement, and continuing professional development.

Requirements

BDS/DDS/DMD or equivalent recognized dental degree.

Recognized postgraduate qualification in periodontics/periodontology.

Relevant post-specialty clinical experience.

Strong experience in periodontal diagnosis, non-surgical and surgical treatment.

Experience in implant-related periodontal procedures is highly desirable.

Valid professional registration/license in the country of practice.

Excellent clinical, surgical, and patient-management skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Consultant candidates: appropriate senior-level qualifications and substantial post-specialty experience.

Candidates with UK specialist qualifications, American Board, Australian Board, or South African Board are highly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary.

Performance-based incentives, where applicable.

Annual leave and public holidays.

Annual airfare/ticket allowance, depending on employer.

Comprehensive medical insurance.

Visa and relocation assistance, where applicable.

Professional licensing and credentialing support.

Continuing professional development opportunities.

Modern dental facilities and advanced clinical technology.

Opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary dental team.