Consultant Endodontist (LOCUM)

Basic Function

An Endodontist's function is the study and practice of the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated pathological peri-radicular conditions.

Scope

The Endodontist will work in the Dental Service of Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare and will be involved in the Endodontic requirements of all Saudi Aramco and Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare employees, dependents and any other patients eligible for treatment within the Saudi Aramco guidelines.

The Endodontist will be knowledgeable and skillful in the diagnosis and treatment of pulpal and/or periapical pathology. The scope of his/her practice includes continuing education presentations; ensuring adequate endodontic equipment and expendable supplies are maintained and functional control of the endodontic operatory. He/she will be responsible for endodontic inventory. Technical supervision is minimal; administrative supervision from the Chief of Dental Services. Work hours are assigned to meet the operational needs of the assigned area.

Principal Contacts

The Endodontist’s principal contacts are with Saudi Aramco and Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare employees and their eligible dependents requiring endodontic treatment. Patients who are selected by Government Affairs for treatment who are members of the Royal Family or other high government levels. Other frequent contacts are the entire Medical and Dental staff as needed when implementing the functions of consultation, diagnosis and treatment.

Principal Duties

EXAMINATION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING

Responsible for differential diagnosis, control of pain of pulpal and/or periapical origin. Orders necessary radiographs and performs appropriate diagnostic tests to establish diagnosis. Advises patients as to the nature and severity of a problem and the necessary treatment.

ENDODONTIC TREATMENT

Treats pathology of pulpal and/or periapical origin by performing as indicated, pulp capping, pulpotomy, pulpectomy, non-surgical treatment of root canals and periapical pathosis of pulpal origin; obturation of canals, selective surgical removal of pathological tissues resulting from pulpal pathosis, replantation, hemisection, root amputation; endodontic implants, and bleaching of discolored teeth.

CONSULTATION

Serves as primary consultant to the dental and medical services in diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of pulpal and/or periapical pathology.

QUALITY ASSURANCE:
Monitors endodontic treatment by other clinicians to ensure quality of endodontic treatment maintains high standards. Advises and formulates dental policy regarding endodontic treatment for approval by the Chief of Specialty Dentistry.

ENDODONTIC OPERATORY AND SUPPLIES

Has functional supervision of endodontic operatory. Monitors quantity and quality of endodontic supplies. Advises the supply supervisor of needed adjustment in endodontic inventory.
As part of in-house educational program, offers periodic lecture material on all endodontic matters.
Quality assurance within the Endodontic Unit through written reports including continuing education and unit meetings.
Renders consultative opinions and directions to other Dentist and Physicians on Endodontic matters.
Continuously monitors future needs of manpower and equipment’s.

Education

• A Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS) degree or equivalent from an approved dental school.
• Must be licensed to practice in country/state of origin or residence.
• A clinical certificate or Master’s Degree in endodontic dentistry.
• Board certification from North America or completed Board Residency Program. Alternatively, PhD Degree in field of Endodontics.
• Meets Saudi Arab Ministry of Health requirements for professional licensure and classification by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).
• Has to be classified as “Consultant” by the SCFHS.

Experience

At least Three years of practice in the Specialty of Endodontics. Two years residency training is included as part of the three (3) years.

Certifications/Other requirements as applicable

• Thorough knowledge of medical ethics.
• An ability to adjust to group practice in an industrial health care environment.