Dentist

 JOB DESCRIPTION

To provide dental services to all Crewmembers and, when required, Guests. The Dentist or DDS shall assist the Staff Captain and Senior Doctor in all shipboard dental health-related matters including dental hygiene education, dental hygiene campaigns, dental trauma management, dental emergencies management as limited by the onboard dental capabilities. In order to consistently exceed guest expectations and provide the highest levels of product and services, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides dental care and emergency response services for guests and crew onboard the ship.
• Reports to the Senior Doctor and advises ship leadership on dental health matters.
• Must hold valid dental licenses, certifications, and Basic Safety Course certification.
• Manages dental appointments, clinic operations, supplies, and contributes to medical budgeting.
• Maintains patient confidentiality while reporting serious contagious illnesses when required.
• Prescribes and manages controlled substances in compliance with company and DEA regulations.
• Documents all patient care and treatment records using the SeaCare electronic medical records system.
• Supervises the dental assistant, supports the medical team, and performs additional assigned duties.

REQUIREMENTS

• GRADE 12
• A VALID PASSPORT
• Minimum 3 years’ clinical experience in general dentistry after completing a recognized dental training program.
• Experience must exclude social service or mandatory rural service periods.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Skilled in simple dental extractions, restorations, fillings, and oral hygiene procedures.
• Competent in pain management procedures, including pulpectomies and abscess drainage.
• Able to perform wound suturing and manage dental infections.
• Experience handling aesthetic dental urgencies.
• Intermediate to advanced written and spoken English proficiency required.
• Doctor in Dental Surgery or Dentist Degree from a recognized College or University is required. 
• Active, current dental license in good standing in Country or State/Province of origin is required.
• Completion of a recognized dental specialty training program is required, in at least one of the following: General Dental Practice, Endodontics. 
• BLS training is required