ORTHODONTIC CLINICAL LEAD

THE OPPORTUNITY

Medical Resources Group is recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing dental practice seeking an experienced Orthodontist to provide specialist support and clinical leadership across its practices.

This position is for an orthodontist who enjoys clinical problem-solving, treatment planning, and mentoring other dentists, with the flexibility to work primarily through remote case reviews rather than a full-time chairside role.

Location: South Africa | Predominantly Remote
Position Type: Part-Time | Consulting | Flexible
Remuneration: Negotiable
Industry: Dentistry | Orthodontics | Clinical Leadership

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review orthodontic cases submitted by dentists.
• Evaluate clinical photographs, radiographs, digital scans and other diagnostic information.
• Provide specialist input on diagnosis, treatment options and proposed treatment plans.
• Assist dentists with complex cases, case selection and appropriate referrals.
• Provide ongoing clinical guidance and mentorship to general dentists.
• Review treatment progress where specialist input is required.
• Promote consistent orthodontic standards and quality of care.
• Assist with developing clinical protocols, guidelines and treatment-planning processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Current HPCSA registration as an Orthodontist.
• Recognised Orthodontic qualification.
• Strong experience in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Proven ability to assess and advise on a range of orthodontic cases.
• Experience mentoring, supervising or providing clinical guidance to dentists.
• Strong clinical judgement and attention to detail.
• Comfortable reviewing cases and communicating recommendations remotely.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Experience in clinical leadership.
• Postgraduate teaching.
• Academic dentistry.
• Clinical supervision or developing clinical systems and protocols.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Clinical expertise
• Strong analytical and diagnostic ability
• Mentorship and leadership
• Sound clinical judgement
• Quality-focused approach
• Excellent communication
• Professional and collaborative
• Able to work independently and remotely

ENGAGEMENT & REMUNERATION

The role offers a flexible consulting arrangement, with the structure determined according to the candidate''''s availability and requirements.

Potential arrangements may include a monthly retainer, hourly/session-based consulting, per-case reviews or a combination of these.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV to:

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