The posting
We are seeking qualified and experienced Specialist / Consultant Pediatric Dentists with recognised Western qualifications to join leading healthcare facilities across the UAE. The successful candidates will provide comprehensive dental care for infants, children and adolescents, specialising in preventive, restorative and comprehensive pediatric dental treatments while ensuring a comfortable and child-friendly clinical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, prevent and manage dental conditions affecting infants, children and adolescents.
- Perform comprehensive pediatric dental examinations and develop individualised treatment plans.
- Provide preventive dental care, including fluoride applications, dental sealants and oral hygiene education.
- Perform restorative procedures, including fillings, pulpotomies, pulpectomies and stainless-steel crowns.
- Manage dental trauma, developmental dental abnormalities and complex pediatric dental conditions.
- Provide behaviour management techniques to ensure effective and comfortable dental treatment.
- Perform dental extractions and other age-appropriate surgical procedures within the scope of practice.
- Manage children with special healthcare needs and coordinate multidisciplinary care when required.
- Educate parents and caregivers on preventive dental practices and oral health maintenance.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with infection control and patient safety standards.
Requirements
- BDS, DDS or equivalent recognised dental degree.
- Recognised postgraduate specialist qualification in Pediatric Dentistry.
- Western Board Certification or equivalent recognised specialist qualification is preferred.
- Relevant post-specialisation clinical experience in pediatric dentistry.
- Strong expertise in preventive, restorative and comprehensive pediatric dental care.
- Experience managing pediatric dental emergencies and children with special healthcare needs.
- Eligibility for DHA, DOH Abu Dhabi or MOHAP licensing as a Specialist or Consultant Pediatric Dentist, subject to authority assessment.
- Excellent communication and child behaviour management skills.
Benefits
- Competitive tax-free salary package.
- Accommodation or housing allowance.
- Annual air tickets.
- Comprehensive medical insurance.
- Family benefits, subject to employer policy.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Relocation assistance, where applicable.



