Dentist at Clinix Healthcare Nigeria

• Clinix Healthcare is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and experienced Dentist to join our dental care team at our Awka facility. We are committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality oral healthcare services in a patient-centered environment, and we are looking for a professional who is passionate about preventive dentistry, restorative procedures, patient education, and delivering exceptional dental experiences.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine dental examinations, diagnoses, and treatment planning for patients of all ages.
• Carry out preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental procedures including fillings, extractions, root canal treatments, scaling and polishing, crowns, bridges, and veneers.
• Diagnose and manage oral diseases, infections, periodontal conditions, and dental trauma.
• Perform minor oral surgical procedures such as simple extractions, alveoloplasty, and biopsies when indicated.
• Prescribe appropriate medications, including antibiotics, analgesics, and other dental therapeutics.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, dietary advice, and preventive care to promote long-term oral health.
• Interpret dental radiographs (X-rays) and utilize diagnostic tools to support accurate treatment decisions.
• Ensure strict adherence to infection control protocols, sterilization standards, and radiation safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with dental assistants, hygienists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.
• Participate in community outreach programs and dental health awareness initiatives when required.

Requirements & Skills

• Strong clinical skills in general dentistry with a broad range of procedural expertise.
• Excellent diagnostic abilities, attention to detail, and sound clinical judgment.
• Gentle chairside manner, strong communication skills, and ability to build trust with patients (including children and anxious patients).
• Proficiency in the use of dental equipment, materials, and modern techniques.
• Commitment to patient safety, ethical practice, and continuous professional development.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy clinical setting while maintaining high standards of care.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to guide dental support staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Full registration and valid practicing license from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
• Minimum of 2–4 years of post-qualification clinical experience in general dentistry.
• Experience in a private dental practice or multi-specialty setting is highly desirable.
• Additional certifications or training in areas such as endodontics, restorative dentistry, pediatric dentistry, or implantology are an added advantage.