Consultant / Specialist - Periodontist

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.