About this role
We are now developing and strengthening specialist dental care within Folktandvården Östergötland.
If you are a specialist dentist looking to advance your career, you now have the opportunity to become an important team member with us. We are currently seeking a specialist dentist in periodontology. Welcome to apply!
Our Offer
Now you have the chance to be part of the specialist dental care team at Folktandvården Östergötland. As Sweden's first university healthcare unit in dentistry, we have high clinical and academic competence, as well as a strong focus on research, innovation, and education. Collaboration and cooperation are our hallmark, both within the organization and with universities and other regions.
We are an organization focused on the future, sustainability, and equitable oral health. We are engaged in development projects and restructuring our work methods to meet the future demands of dental care while ensuring a sustainable working environment and a profession that allows for lifelong development.
We operate around twenty general dental clinics with a diverse range of care, and provide county-wide specialist dental care in the specialties of dentofacial physiology, endodontics, oral prosthetics, orofacial medicine, orthodontics, periodontology, and pedodontics. We actively engage in research in collaboration with dental faculties and Linköping University, offer continuing education programs, and work on dental quality development.
Through close collaboration within and between specialist and general dental care, we support and learn from each other in a stimulating and developing work environment. If you aim to achieve great things, we are here to support you.
Please read about your benefits with us.
Job Description
With us, you will have the opportunity to work as a specialist dentist in periodontology. The position includes clinical work within the specialty, but also involves continuing education, consultation services, and supervising clinically when necessary. For those interested, there are excellent opportunities for conducting research and development projects.
We offer a workplace where you can work and develop in collaboration with experienced colleagues. The Center for Oral Rehabilitation conducts specialist dental care, education, and research, and you will participate in the close collaboration between the specialties of dentofacial physiology, oral prosthetics, and endodontics.
The position is based in Linköping, with possible duties in Norrköping.
About You
We are looking for a licensed dentist with an approved specialist education in periodontology. We prefer candidates with work experience in the specialty, but we also welcome those who have recently completed their specialist training. Since you will be communicating with patients, relatives, colleagues, and in some cases, authorities, it is important that you have good Swedish language skills in both spoken and written forms.
We place great emphasis on both your clinical competence and personal suitability. We believe that you view dental quality as the foundation of your work, that you approach all individuals with understanding, respect, and care, and that you highly value good service. You continuously maintain your specialist knowledge and serve as a knowledge resource for colleagues. We want you to have good collaboration skills, be able to work independently, and enjoy developing in your work.
Application and Employment
We welcome your application no later than November 30, 2025. Selection will be ongoing, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Prior to employment in a patient-facing role within Region Östergötland, you will need to complete a specific document.
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