Dental Surgeon, Genaral

An exciting opportunity to join the HSE Dental Service in Community Services in the Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and West Cavan Integrated Healthcare Area (IHA) has arose, There is currently one whole-time vacancy based in Markievicz House, Sligo.

Details of Service

HSE Dental Service provides oral health care, emergency and routine dental services to the eligible population of children under 16 years and adults with special needs. These services include emergency and routine dental care, oral health promotion, dental care to special needs groups, and public dental health services.

The post holder will work as part of a team of dentists, dental nurses, dental hygienists and administration staff and will liaise closely with medical, nursing and support staff in the organisation and delivery of primary dental care services.

Key Working Relationships

The General Dental Surgeon works closely with colleagues on the Dental Team, other general dental surgeons, senior dentists, dental hygienists and dental nurses. The service also works closely with colleagues in the Integrated Health Area and with hospital colleagues including colleagues in Sligo University Hospital and Dublin University Dental School. The Department works closely with HSE Orthodontic Consultants and specialists and with local Maxillo- facial Consultants

Informal Enquiries

We welcome enquiries about the role. Please contact:

Dr David Ahern

Principal Dental Surgeon,

Email: David.Ahern@hse.ie

Phone 087 4443050