General Dentist

Job description / Role

About Emirates Group Clinical Services

Emirates Group clinical services consist of several medical and dental facilities, specifically designed to cater for the unique needs of our patients and employees working within the aviation industry. The dental team provides the highest standard of dental care according to evidence-based dentistry while using the latest equipment and techniques. They offer a range of care solutions and have the capability to handle acute dental emergencies.

Role Overview

As General Dentist, you will deliver dental health care to eligible staff and their dependents, ensuring the provision of an efficient, cost-effective, high-quality dental health care service that is in accordance with international regulatory requirements and best practice. You will consistently ensure that the standards of care and clinical practice are maintained to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based dental health care of the highest quality, utilising health education to develop preventative-based strategies for patients.
• Assess, plan and treat highly complex cases involving all aspects of advanced restorative dentistry: restorations, endodontics, simple extractions, periodontal management and simple prosthetic care.
• Provide general dental care for paediatric and adult patients.
• Identify and refer cases to external specialists when appropriate.
• Enhance performance and professional development by continually updating professional knowledge. Dentists must adhere to the minimum annual CPD requirement of their licensing body in Dubai and overseas.
• Provide detailed and appropriate instructions for external specialists and enforce strict quality control of their work.
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the current regulations applicable to aviation dentistry and apply this knowledge to minimise disruption to the core operation of Emirates.
• Ensure strict compliance with current regulations and best practice in the following key areas: Ionising radiation, cross infection control, handling of hazardous materials, health and safety within the clinics.

Qualifications & Experience

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:

• BDS, DMD, BChD or similar dental degree from a recognised university dental school plus a minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience in general dental practice.
• General Dentist DHA License.
• No speciality license accepted.

Preferred Qualifications

You’ll have an edge if you have:

• Some experience in private practice with culturally diverse patient communities.

About the Company

A fast-growing international airline with one of the youngest fleets in the sky and more than 400 awards for excellence worldwide.