Consultant / Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon – Dubai, UAE

Health7Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance or accommodation

Comprehensive family medical insurance

Annual return flight tickets

CME support

Professional indemnity / malpractice

Relocation assistance to Abu Dhabi / #

Job summary

Health7Careers in Dubai seeks a Consultant/ Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to join a leading multispecialty hospital. The role covers outpatient consultations, surgical procedures, and multidisciplinary treatment planning within a modern hospital setting.

The candidate will diagnose and surgically manage conditions of the mouth, jaws, face, and neck, collaborate with dentistry, plastic surgery, ENT, oncology, and trauma teams, and ensure high standards of patient safety and care.

Qualifications

• Medical/Dental degree MBBS/BDS with specialist qualification in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
• 3–5 years post-specialisation experience in OMFS within a hospital or advanced clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Team collaboration

Multidisciplinary care

Surgical planning

Patient safety

Infection control

Education

MBBS / BDS

Specialist qualification in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

MDS / DNB / FCPS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)

American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

UK CCT / FRCS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)

European Board Certification in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Royal College Certification (Canada)

Australian Fellowship (FRACDS or equivalent)

Arab Board in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Equivalent internationally recognised qualification

Tools

CT scans

3D imaging

Job description

A leadingmultispecialty hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emiratesis expanding itsoral and maxillofacial surgery servicesand is seeking a qualifiedConsultant / Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeonto join its multidisciplinary surgical and dental specialty team. The role focuses on providing advanced surgical care for conditions affecting theoral cavity, jaws, facial bones, and related soft tissueswithin a modern hospital environment supported by advanced imaging, specialised surgical facilities, and integrated specialty care.

This position offers an opportunity to practicecomprehensive oral and maxillofacial surgerywhile collaborating with specialists in dentistry, plastic surgery, otolaryngology, oncology, and trauma care to deliver high-quality treatment for patients requiring complex facial and jaw procedures.

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:Minimum3+ 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 managediseases, injuries, and structural conditions involving the mouth, jaws, face, and neck, ensuring high standards of patient safety and surgical care.

Qualifications & Requirements – Consultant / Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

• Medical/Dental degree (MBBS / BDS) followed by a recognised specialist qualification in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Recognised higher qualification such as:

• MDS / DNB / FCPS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)
• American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• UK CCT / FRCS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)
• European Board Certification in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Royal College Certification (Canada)
• Australian Fellowship (FRACDS or equivalent)
• Arab Board in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Or equivalent internationally recognised qualification

• Minimum3–5 years post-specialisation experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery within a hospital or advanced clinical setting

Key Responsibilities – Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

• Diagnose and treatconditions affecting the oral cavity, jawbones, facial structures, and surrounding soft tissues
• Perform surgical procedures includingimpacted 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 managetemporomandibular 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

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive tax-free physician salary
• Performance-based incentives
• Housing allowance or accommodation support
• Comprehensive family medical insurance
• Annual return flight tickets
• Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support

Licensing & Relocation Support

Full assistance will be provided for:

• DOH / DHA license conversion guidance
• Credential verification and documentation support
• Relocation assistance toAbu Dhabi / UAE
• Hospital onboarding and professional integration support