Dental Specialist

Requirements :

• An appropriate postgraduate specialist qualification (MDent/MChD in Oral Medicine and Periodontology, or equivalent) that permits registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dental Specialist in Oral Medicine and Periodontology.
• Current HPCSA registration as a Dental Specialist in the relevant discipline (Independent Practice category), with proof of registration. No minimum number of years of post-specialist registration experience is required for Grade 1. Sound clinical knowledge and skills in periodontology, oral medicine and periodontal treatment planning.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical and academic environment, with good communication, professional and organisational skills.
• Experience in undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and clinical supervision; oral medicine, periodontal and implant-related clinical service delivery; research activities or postgraduate research supervision; and participation in clinical governance and quality improvement will be advantageous, but are not prerequisites

Duties :

• Provide comprehensive specialist clinical services in Periodontology, Oral Medicine and Implant therapy, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, non-surgical and surgical periodontal management, management of referred patients, and implant-related care.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students (Registrars) during clinical training, treatment planning, seminars, journal club and case discussions.
• Participate in lectures, development of learning material, assessments and moderation as allocated. Contribute to research and research supervision where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, promote patient safety and infection prevention, participate in multidisciplinary care, quality assurance and clinical governance, and perform related departmental duties assigned by the Head of Department.

Closing Date : 10-11-2026