Dentist at Sigma Consult

Department: Dental Clinic
Reports To: Head of Dental Services / Clinical Director

Role Overview:

We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Dentist to join our clinical team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality dental care, including preventive, restorative, and surgical treatments. You will play a key role in promoting oral health, diagnosing dental issues, and delivering patient-centered care in line with our hospital’s standards and ethics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform thorough dental examinations and diagnose oral health issues.
• Carry out a wide range of dental procedures including fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, and cosmetic dentistry.
• Administer local anesthesia and perform minor oral surgeries as required.
• Counsel patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and post-procedure recovery.
• Maintain precise and confidential patient records using the hospital's documentation protocols.
• Ensure compliance with sterilization, infection control, and clinical safety procedures.
• Collaborate with dental assistants, hygienists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Stay current with new developments in dental medicine and technologies.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality assurance programs, and hospital-wide health initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Full registration and valid practicing license with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
• Minimum of 2–3 years post-NYSC clinical experience in a hospital or dental clinic setting.
• Proficiency in a variety of dental procedures and the use of modern dental equipment.
• Strong diagnostic, clinical, and communication skills.
• Experience using dental management software is an added advantage.

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

• Professionalism and high ethical standards
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to dental emergencies
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health insurance and pension plan
• Funded opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Supportive, well-equipped, and multidisciplinary clinical environment
• Access to state-of-the-art dental technology and tools
• Paid annual leave and observance of public holidays