Job Description

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.