Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Dentist to provide oral health assessments preventive care and early identification of dental or oro-facial issues in children enrolled in the Early Intervention Centre The role focuses on promoting oral hygiene supporting early developmental needs guiding parents caregivers and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team therapists pediatricians special educators and psychologists Key Responsibilities 1 Clinical Assessment Diagnosis Conduct oral examinations for infants and young children 0-6 years Identify early signs of dental caries malocclusion oro-motor issues feeding challenges tongue-tie and other dental developmental concerns Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation 2 Preventive Dental Care Provide fluoride applications preventive scaling as appropriate and other basic interventions suitable for early childhood Guide parents on brushing techniques dietary habits bottle-feeding practices and oral hygiene routines Recommend preventive measures to reduce the risk of early childhood caries 3 Early Intervention Management Support oral-motor development by collaborating with speech therapists and occupational therapists Assist in management and referral of conditions affecting feeding swallowing or oro-facial structure Develop individualized oral care plans for children with developmental delays or disabilities 4 Parent Caregiver Education Educate parents on the importance of early dental care and routine check-ups Conduct workshops on oral hygiene teething management and prevention of dental problems Provide counseling for parents of children with special needs 5 Multidisciplinary Collaboration Work closely with pediatricians physiotherapists speech therapists psychologists and educators Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and care planning Provide dental input to support overall developmental outcomes 6 Documentation Reporting Prepare periodic oral health reports and maintain clinical records as per centre guidelines Contribute to documentation required for audits assessments or program evaluations 7 Compliance Safety Follow infection control protocols and child-friendly safety standards Maintain sterilization of equipment and ensure a child-secure clinical environment

📌 Dentist (Kerala)
🏢 Thanal
📍 Kerala