Periodontist

Job description

The periodontist provides direct outpatient care in all areas of periodontics and general dentistry in consultation with dental specialists, physicians, and other health professionals. Examines clinically and radiographically the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity, head, and neck; records developmental abnormalities, caries, fractures, root exposures, erosions, abrasions, and defective restorations. Orders, exposes, and interprets intra‑oral radiographs using safe techniques. Diagnoses pathology using study casts, vitalometers, transilluminators, thermal aids, percussion, and palpation. Interviews patients, records medical history, and orders appropriate laboratory tests. Plans treatment based on clinical and radiographic findings, patient needs, and clinic policies. Educates patients on dental health, treatment expectations, and costs. Performs preventive procedures for adults including dietary analysis, caries susceptibility tests, prophylaxis, topical fluoride, oral hygiene instructions, and fissure sealants. Prescribes pre‑medications and administers local anesthetics, monitoring for adverse reactions. Prevents, diagnoses, and treats periodontal diseases; conducts non‑surgical treatments such as scaling and root planning, and surgical procedures including gum grafts, bone grafts, regenerative membranes, the employer lengthening, implant placement, socket preservation, and pocket reduction. Performs extractions, sinus lifts, laser therapy, occlusal adjustments, and prepares teeth for prostheses. Restores decayed or fractured teeth with various materials, removes non‑restorable teeth, and provides other oral surgical procedures. Offers emergency after‑hours services to in‑patients, out‑patients, and ER referrals. Recognizes orthodontic issues, designs and adjusts removable appliances, identifies oral pathology, and utilizes behavior management techniques such as nitrous oxide, conscious sedation, and general anesthesia. Directs auxiliary staff, evaluates performance, and consults with dental laboratories. Demonstrates professionalism, participates in continuing education, provides compassionate, patient‑centered care, involves patients and families in decisions, and contributes to the education of health‑profession students.

Requirements

• proficient in clinical and radiographic examination of hard and soft oral tissues
• knowledge of diagnosing dental and periodontal diseases
• experience with intra‑oral radiography ordering, exposure, and interpretation
• proficient in preventive techniques such as dietary analysis, caries susceptibility testing, prophylaxis, topical fluoride application, oral hygiene instruction, and fissure sealant placement
• proficient in prescribing and administering pre‑medications and local anesthetics and recognizing adverse reactions
• experience with non‑surgical periodontal therapy including scaling and root planning
• experience with surgical periodontal procedures such as gum grafts, bone grafts, regenerative membranes, the employer lengthening, implant placement, socket preservation, and pocket reduction
• proficient in dental implant and socket preservation procedures
• knowledge of pain management and behavioral sedation techniques
• proficient in directing and training dental auxiliaries
• proficient in patient communication and education
• ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• licensed to practice dentistry in Saudi Arabia or country of origin
• successfully completed written and practical dental examinations
• Bachelor's degree in Dentistry
• 3 years experience

Skills