Consultant / Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Client of Health7Careers

Role Overview

• Position: Consultant / Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Healthcare Setting: Multispecialty hospital with advanced surgical and dental specialty services

• Experience Required: Minimum 3+ years post specialist or board certification

• Practice Model: Combination of outpatient consultations, surgical procedures, and multidisciplinary treatment planning

The successful candidate will diagnose and surgically manage diseases, injuries, and structural conditions involving the mouth, jaws, face, and neck, ensuring high standards of patient safety and surgical care.

Key Responsibilities – Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

• Diagnose and treat conditions affecting the oral cavity, jawbones, facial structures, and surrounding soft tissues

• Perform surgical procedures including impacted wisdom tooth extraction, dental implant placement, corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery), and facial trauma reconstruction

• Manage facial fractures and traumatic injuries involving the jaw, cheekbones, and surrounding structures

• Treat oral pathology such as cysts, tumors, infections, and other abnormalities of the oral and maxillofacial region

• Perform reconstructive procedures for congenital deformities, trauma-related defects, and functional jaw disorders

• Evaluate and manage temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and associated functional complications

• Collaborate with orthodontists, prosthodontists, ENT specialists, plastic surgeons, and oncology teams for comprehensive patient care

• Conduct pre-operative assessments, surgical planning, and post-operative follow-up care

• Utilise advanced diagnostic imaging such as CT scans and 3D imaging to support surgical planning and treatment evaluation

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards

• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities

• Ensure adherence to infection control protocols, surgical safety guidelines, and UAE healthcare regulations