CARE Doha General Dentist OCN (Doha)

About the position

The General Dentist will be responsible for providing dental care that includes examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, operative dentistry, oral surgery and pediatric dentistry. Dental Services may also include writing prescription of medications, providing dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, dental sealants and oral hygiene instructions including nutritional counselling. Primary duty will be providing dental coverage for dental emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat problems teeth, gums and tissues of the mouth, including preventative counselling.
• Provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, the use of fluorides, and aspects of dental care.
• Remove tooth decay, fill cavities, examine x-rays, straighten teeth, perform extractions, and repair fractured teeth within the capabilities of the facility.
• Perform limited corrective surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum diseases.
• Administer anesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications.
• Provide dental and community outreach programs, including school visits, community health fairs, and wellness programs.
• Propose metrics that incorporate dental health with nutritional health and physical and mental well-being.
• Meticulously document care in electronic health record.
• Manage Dental Department.
• Provide oversight of the Dental Hygiene Program and mentorship on standards of care.
• Provision of clinical reporting to the CMO.
• Support clinical mentoring for staff development.
• Ensure best practice in line with clinical guidelines and SOPs.
• Support the clinical excellence framework.
• Provide liaison with external agencies where required to promote chain of care continuity and professional referral/patient handover.
• Liaise with other medical staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Actively participates in Mass Casualty exercises and events.
• Refer patients to specialists when required.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of general dentistry experience based on level of training and education.
• Graduated from an approved dental school as a Doctor of Medical Dentistry (D.M.D.), Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.), or a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S) or equivalent from a school approved by a recognized accrediting body.
• Current and unrestricted license or authorizing document from any US State, District of Columbia, US Territory or country of record to provide dental care within scope of practice.
• Obtain provided American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience on a military/government site, working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Annual bonus.