Specialist Pediatric Dentist - Child Oral Care

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and incentives

Medical insurance

Life assurance

Annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Healthcare seeks a Specialist Pediatric Dentist to deliver preventive, restorative and therapeutic dentistry for children in Dubai. You will work within a multidisciplinary clinic network, manage referrals from pediatricians and allied health teams, and build a compassionate, family-centered practice.

The ideal candidate holds a recognized pediatric dentistry qualification and a DHA/DOH/MOH license, with at least three years of specialist experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognized specialist qualification in Pediatric Dentistry and a valid DHA/DOH/MOH license.
• At least three years of specialist-level experience in pediatric dentistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive oral examinations for children and adolescents.
• Create individualized care plans based on current pediatric dentistry standards.
• Deliver preventive services to protect developing teeth and reduce future disease.
• Diagnose and manage caries and early childhood oral health conditions.
• Coordinate care with pediatricians and other healthcare specialists.
• Explain diagnoses and treatment options clearly to parents and caregivers.

Skills

Pediatric exams

Treatment planning

Preventive dentistry

Restorative procedures

Behavior guidance

Special needs dentistry

Parental counseling

Growth monitoring

Sedation assessment

Coordination

Education

Specialist qualification in Pediatric Dentistry

DHA/DOH/MOH license as Specialist Pediatric Dentist

Job description

Specialist Pediatric Dentist - Child Oral Care

Job Snapshot Role: Specialist Pediatric Dentist - Child Oral Care Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Medical Practice Function: Dentist Experience: Minimum 3 years preferred Job Type: Full-time

The Specialist Pediatric Dentist - Child Oral Care role in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Medical Practice opportunity focused on preventive, restorative and therapeutic dentistry for young patients. Al-Futtaim Healthcare is hiring a licensed specialist who can combine evidence-based treatment with effective behavior management and compassionate communication to create positive dental experiences for children and their families.

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Medical Practice
• Function: Dentist
• Salary: 30000-50000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Specialist Pediatric Dentist will manage oral healthcare from infancy through adolescence, including the needs of children with medical, developmental or behavioral considerations. Working within a multidisciplinary clinic network, the specialist will receive referrals from pediatricians, family physicians, ENT clinicians, speech and language professionals and allied health teams. The role combines clinical treatment, early intervention, family education and long-term practice development.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive oral examinations for infants, children and adolescents.
• Evaluate dental development, caries risk, oral hygiene and age-specific treatment needs.
• Create individualized care plans using current pediatric dentistry standards.
• Deliver preventive services designed to protect developing teeth and reduce future disease.
• Diagnose and manage dental caries and early childhood oral health conditions.
• Perform restorative and therapeutic procedures within the approved clinical scope.
• Apply appropriate behavior-guidance methods before and during treatment.
• Adapt communication and clinical techniques for anxious or uncooperative young patients.
• Assess children with special healthcare needs and modify treatment plans where appropriate.
• Explain diagnoses, treatment choices and expected outcomes clearly to parents and caregivers.
• Provide practical guidance on oral hygiene, diet and preventive home care.
• Monitor growth, dental development and treatment progress through planned follow-up.
• Coordinate care with pediatricians, physicians and other healthcare specialists.
• Refer complex cases when hospital care, sedation or additional specialist support is indicated.
• Obtain informed consent and maintain transparent communication throughout treatment.
• Keep complete, accurate and DHA-compliant clinical records.
• Follow infection-control, patient-safety and clinical-governance procedures.
• Contribute to quality-improvement activities and clinical case discussions.
• Maintain specialist competence through continuing professional development.
• Help strengthen the pediatric dental service through trusted family relationships and ethical clinical practice.

Ideal Profile

Candidates must hold a recognized specialist qualification in Pediatric Dentistry and a valid DHA, DOH or MOH license as a Specialist Pediatric Dentist. At least three years of specialist-level experience is preferred, supported by substantial clinical work with infants, children and adolescents. The ideal specialist will have strong preventive and restorative dentistry capabilities together with excellent patient and parent engagement skills. Experience in children 's dental clinics, hospital dental departments, special healthcare needs dentistry, community oral-health programs or multidisciplinary pediatric settings will be valuable. Fluency in English is essential, while Arabic language skills are highly desirable.

Skills Set

• Pediatric dental examinations
• Individualized treatment planning
• Preventive pediatric dentistry
• Restorative dental procedures
• Early childhood caries management
• Child behavior guidance
• Anxiety-sensitive dental care
• Special healthcare needs dentistry
• Pediatric oral-health education
• Parent and caregiver counseling
• Dental growth and development monitoring
• Sedation case assessment
• Multidisciplinary clinical coordination
• Informed consent
• DHA-compliant documentation
• Infection prevention and sterilization
• Clinical quality improvement
• Patient safety and risk management
• Evidence-based pediatric dentistry
• Practice and referral-network development

Why Join Us

The position offers the opportunity to build a pediatric dental practice within an established healthcare network serving families across Dubai. A strong internal referral pathway supports patient growth, while collaboration with pediatric and allied health teams enables more coordinated care. The employment package includes salary, incentives, medical insurance, life assurance, annual leave and professional development opportunities.

About the Company

Al-Futtaim Healthcare operates HealthHub Clinics, a network of more than 20 multidisciplinary clinics offering over 25 specialties across Dubai. The organization combines diagnostic capabilities, clinical expertise and coordinated outpatient services within a family-focused care model. As part of Al-Futtaim Group, HealthHub applies structured quality standards and evidence-based practices to support accessible, patient-centered healthcare.