Orthodontist

MBBS, Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Dentistry), Ph.D/Doctorate (Science in Dentistry), M.Phil (Science in Dentistry)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

JOB SUMMARY:

The Specialist – Orthodontist is responsible for examination, diagnosis, and treatment of abnormalities in jaw structure, teeth alignment, and other dental problems of the patients. Plans, coordinates, administers, and supervises patient care activities in accordance with Ministry of Health regulations, Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations, and Dental Department Policies & Guidelines.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Duties:

• Participates in assessment, implementation, and evaluation of patient care needs.
• Undertakes work in accordance with the Hospital's procedures and operating policies; works within agreed quality frameworks.
• Interviews patients visiting the clinic; ensures fulfillment of clinic visit formalities before treatment.
• Examines teeth, assesses treatment options, and formulates comprehensive treatment plans with the patients.
• Examines, diagnoses, and treats abnormalities in development of jaws, position of teeth, and other dental-facial structures; plans treatment using cephalometric, height, and weight records, dental x-rays, and front and lateral dental photographs.
• Designs and fabricates appliances, such as space maintainers, retainers, and labial and lingual arch wires, to alter position and relationship of teeth and jaws, and to realign teeth to produce and maintain normal function.
• Examines the gums of the patient, prescribes medicine and other topical medication to swollen gums.
• Maintains reports on the ailments suffered by the patient and examines possible major diseases.
• Ensures proper documentation of patient details in patient records and maintains strict confidentiality.
• Maintains appropriate patient charts and updates records for continuity of care.

Desired Candidate Profile

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Dentistry with residency program specializing in Orthodontics or other relevant training. Membership/Fellowship (of the Royal College of Orthodontics preferred) or Ph.D/Board of Orthodontics.

Basic Life Support Certification is desirable.

Licensing: Valid License from Ministry of Health, Kuwait to practice as an Orthodontic Specialist.

EXPERIENCE: Preferably 8 years' experience with minimum 3 years' experience post PhD/MD/Fellowship/Membership in Orthodontics.