Consultant Orthodontics

This services includes the assessment of dental and dentofacial irregularities including clefts of the lips and palate. Any other assignment given by the Supervisor or the Management. Provides a clinical service in orthodontics during normal working hours of the hospital. To make and execute clinical decisions for referred further to another specialty. To perform clinical work in a well equipped dental surgery with access to such facilities as may be necessary e.g. Radiography, Dental, Laboratory, Pathology, etc. to provide the responsibility for the care of patients. Supervision of the following staff, associated with the treatment of their patients. Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities. Attends Continuing Education, Infection Control and Performance Improvement programs to keep updated with the current practices. Provides full explanation regarding the plan of care and the available treatment options to the patient and care giver in a simple language. Encourages the patient and care giver to participate in taking decisions affecting the course of treatment. Provides educational materials related to the case for the patient and care giver. Plans the educational session with the patient and family after checking their willingness to learn and their learning preferences. A good knowledge of Invisalign techniques is an essential qualification.