Periodontist Registrar

JOB SUMMARY:
Functions as assigned in the dental clinic. Professionally, functions independently, bearing
responsibility for the oral health care of his patients and functions to some degree in all areas
of general dentistry. He provides direction to dental assistants and other auxillary staff members daily.
The Registrar is responsible for providing care for his/her patients maintaining a high-level
performance in accordance with:
 Professional Saudi medical ethics
 Hospital medical by-laws.
 Laws of Ministry of Health in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and any other
applicable regulations according to the department quality plan.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. History taking, physical examinations, interpretation of common diagnostic tests
and document patient condition .
2. Providing patient care within the parameters of their professional competence as
reflected in the scope of their clinical privileges for both in-patient and out-patient.
3. Practice within the framework of clinically relevant and scientifically valid
standards, guidelines and criteria.
4. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures on his/her patients within the range
of the speciality.
5. Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of inflammatory diseases of teeth and
surrounding tissues.
6. Splinting of mobile teeth and extraction of non retainable teeth( including
atraumatic extraction pprior to implant)
7. Performs Surgical periodontal procedures as indicated in his clinical privilege.
8. Performs Surgical procedure of implant placement and guided tissue regeneration
as indicated in his clinical privilege.
9. Esatblish recall treatment program (supportive periodontal theray) to monitor oral
health practices.
10. Strict observation of joint consultation with colleagues for cases requiring
expertise of different dental sub-specialist.

11. Assessment and referral of appropriate patients under his/her medical care to other
appropriate medical facilities as well as accepting referrals of patients with medical
problems in his/her field of specialty.
12. Respond to emergency to offer advice and actively participate with if required,
related to his/her field of specialty.
13. Effective treatment planning taking in consideration the comprehensive aspect.
14. Monitoring adequacy of equipement and sterilization for the delivery of related
health service to prevent cross- contamination.
15. Observe and upholds the patient rights of security, confidentially and privacy.
16. Maintains appropriate records of all patientswith accurate, timely legible
completion of patient’s medical records.
17. Provides education to patient and family about his/her care plan.
18. Refers Finish cases for restorative or prosthosontic department in case of need for
final restorations of teeth.
19. Active participation in Continued Medical Education ( C.M.E) through educational
hospital activities Also through national and international meetings, conferences
and symposiums.
20. Continous update of his knowledge in the medical field as well as continuously
upgrading level of skill in hisher filed of profession.
21. Participates in Committee meetings as assigned to him/her.
22. Abides by Department Policies and Procedures, as well as hospital by-laws, Rules
and Regulations.
23. Supervise the junior staff in conducting their duties and responsibilities as
designated by the department.
24. To carry out other assignments as directed by Hospital Administration and/or the
department chairman within the realm of his knowledge, skills and abilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/LICENSURE
1. Required:
 University Master degress in his/her specialty
2. Desirable: Higher qualification in his field if any.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1. Required:
 Minimum 2 years experience post qualification of his specialty
 Current valid licence to practice medicine in his area of specialty
 Registration in SCHS and /or Current licence to practice oral medicine in
Saudi Arabia
2. Desirable:

 Additional Experience in a sub-specialty
 Academic Affiliation

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

1. Demonstrate Leadership and administrative skills.
2. Fluent verbal and written English.
3. Exhibits professionalism and excellent interpersonal communication skills.