Specialist - Periodontics

We are looking for an experienced and skilled Specialist – Periodontics to join a leading dental healthcare facility in the UAE.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of gum disease and periodontal conditions , with experience in periodontal surgery, implant-related procedures, and comprehensive management of patients with complex periodontal needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive periodontal consultations and clinical assessments.
• Diagnose and manage gingivitis, periodontitis, periodontal infections, and other gum-related conditions.
• Develop individualized periodontal treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient needs.
• Perform non-surgical periodontal therapy, including scaling, root planing, and periodontal maintenance.
• Perform periodontal surgical procedures within the approved scope of practice.
• Manage advanced periodontal disease and complex periodontal cases.
• Perform appropriate soft-tissue and periodontal surgical procedures.
• Provide periodontal care for patients undergoing dental implant treatment.
• Assess and manage peri-implant diseases and implant-related periodontal conditions.
• Perform or assist with bone grafting and soft-tissue grafting procedures where appropriately trained.
• Perform crown-lengthening and other periodontal procedures where clinically indicated.
• Evaluate patients requiring multidisciplinary periodontal, restorative, prosthodontic, or implant treatment.
• Review and interpret dental radiographs, CBCT scans, clinical photographs, and other diagnostic records.
• Coordinate treatment with general dentists, prosthodontists, implantologists, orthodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and other dental specialists.
• Provide patient education regarding oral hygiene, periodontal health, implant maintenance, and long-term disease prevention.
• Explain treatment options, procedures, expected outcomes, risks, and follow-up requirements clearly to patients.
• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records.
• Follow infection-control and patient-safety standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement activities, and continuing professional development.
• Maintain compliance with UAE healthcare regulations, professional standards, and facility policies.

Requirements

• BDS, DDS, DMD, or equivalent recognized dental qualification.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Periodontics / Periodontology .
• Relevant post-specialization clinical experience.
• Strong experience in periodontal diagnosis and treatment.
• Good clinical and surgical skills in periodontal care.
• Experience with periodontal and implant-related procedures.
• Strong treatment-planning and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and patient-management skills.
• Strong commitment to patient-centered and ethical dental care.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary dental team.