Orthodontic Specialist

The Dental Orthopedic Specialist is responsible for examining, diagnosing, and treating abnormalities in jaw structure, teeth alignment, and other dental problems of patients. They plan, coordinate, administer, and supervise patient care activities in accordance with Ministry of Health regulations, Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations, and Dental Department Policies & Guidelines.

1. 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 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.

The ideal candidate should possess a 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 is required. Basic Life Support Certification is desirable.

Licensing: A valid License from Ministry of Health, Kuwait to practice as an Orthodontic Specialist is mandatory.

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