Specialist, Endodontist

Overview

M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.

Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Hospital is a state-of-the-art hospital serving Abu Dhabi’s Northern Emirates. With 200+ beds and JCI accreditation, it delivers world-class, community-focused care. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and the expertise of M42’s renowned network (including Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, Amana Healthcare, Mubadala Health Dubai, and Healthpoint), SSBZH stands at the forefront of medical innovation.

The hospital is dedicated to improving health outcomes, facilitating access to quality care and addressing the unique needs of military personnel, their families, and the broader community in the Northern Emirates. The Specialist Endodontist is responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based specialist dental care, with a primary focus on the diagnosis, prevention and management of diseases and injuries affecting the dental pulp and periapical tissues.

The role requires delivery of safe, patient-centred endodontic treatment within granted clinical privileges while maintaining high standards of clinical quality, professional conduct and patient experience.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose and manage complex endodontic conditions in accordance with recognised clinical standards and granted privileges. Perform non-surgical root canal treatment, retreatment and other endodontic procedures within the approved scope of practice. Manage endodontic emergencies, dental trauma and pulpal or periapical conditions.

Develop appropriate treatment plans based on clinical and radiographic assessment. Work collaboratively with general dentists and other dental specialists to ensure coordinated multidisciplinary patient care. Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation. Educate patients regarding treatment options, expected outcomes, oral health and post-treatment care.

Adhere to organisational policies, clinical protocols, infection-control requirements and applicable regulatory standards. Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, peer review and continuing professional development activities. Maintain current knowledge of developments, techniques and best practices within Endodontics.

Qualifications

Recognised primary dental degree or equivalent. Recognised postgraduate qualification in Endodontics meeting applicable UAE professional qualification requirements. Valid UAE professional licence, or eligibility to obtain the appropriate licence and specialist title. Relevant post-specialisation clinical experience in Endodontics.

Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and treatment-planning capabilities. Sound knowledge of contemporary endodontic practices and standards. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centred approach. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary dental team. Assess, diagnose and manage complex endodontic conditions in accordance with recognised clinical standards and granted privileges.

Perform non-surgical root canal treatment, retreatment and other endodontic procedures within the approved scope of practice. Manage endodontic emergencies, dental trauma and pulpal or periapical conditions. Develop appropriate treatment plans based on clinical and radiographic assessment. Work collaboratively with general dentists and other dental specialists to ensure coordinated multidisciplinary patient care.

Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation. Educate patients regarding treatment options, expected outcomes, oral health and post-treatment care. Adhere to organisational policies, clinical protocols, infection-control requirements and applicable regulatory standards. Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, peer review and continuing professional development activities.

Maintain current knowledge of developments, techniques and best practices within Endodontics. Recognised primary dental degree or equivalent. Recognised postgraduate qualification in Endodontics meeting applicable UAE professional qualification requirements. Valid UAE professional licence, or eligibility to obtain the appropriate licence and specialist title.

Relevant post-specialisation clinical experience in Endodontics. Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and treatment-planning capabilities. Sound knowledge of contemporary endodontic practices and standards. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centred approach. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary dental team.