Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) / Dentist

Vacancy title: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) / Dentist Employment type: Full time, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare, Doctors & Other Health Professionals, Health Professionals Jobs at: St. Joseph Healthcare International Hospital Tanzania Deadline of this Job: Sunday, November 8 2026 Duty Station: Arusha, Tanzania | Arusha Summary Date Posted: Wednesday, November 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: Roles and Responsibilities • Conduct comprehensive dental examinations to assess patients' oral health and identify dental conditions requiring treatment. • Diagnose and manage common dental conditions, including dental caries, gum disease, tooth infections and other oral health complications. • Perform routine dental procedures, including tooth extractions, dental fillings, scaling and polishing. • Develop appropriate dental treatment plans based on patients' oral health conditions and clinical assessments. • Provide emergency dental care to patients experiencing acute toothaches, dental trauma and other urgent oral health conditions. • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices, preventive dental care and techniques for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. • Identify complex dental and maxillofacial conditions requiring specialized treatment and facilitate appropriate referrals. • Monitor patients' recovery and treatment outcomes through scheduled dental follow-up appointments. • Maintain accurate dental records, treatment documentation and patient histories. • Ensure appropriate sterilization, maintenance and safe handling of dental instruments and equipment. • Promote infection prevention and control within the dental department. Requirements • Relevant academic and professional qualifications for the position applied for. • Valid professional registration and practising licence, where applicable. • Relevant working experience will be an added advantage. • Strong communication skills, professionalism and commitment to quality patient care. Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: postgraduate degree Job application procedure Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now (stjosephinternationalh@gmail.com) . How to Apply Interested candidates should submit their application letter, updated CV and relevant academic and professional documents Application Deadline: 8th November 2026. | The post Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) / Dentist job at St. Joseph Healthcare International Hospital Tanzania appeared first on Tanzania Jobs.