Nairobi Adventist Hospital
Health care + 1 more
Description
Qualifications
- Diploma in Community Oral Health from KMTC OR other recognized institution.
- Duly registered and licensed by the relevant body
- At least 2-year work experience in a busy Dental clinic
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Team player
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work independently while prioritizing task
Responsibilities
- Examine patients’ teeth and mouth.
- Assess dental condition and needs of patients using patient screening and monitoring procedures.
- Analyze x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental charting.
- Take, develop and mount radiographs as well as trace radiographs required for corrective treatment
- Undertake general treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and established dental hygienist procedures.
- Clean teeth using brushes, and polishers to remove plaque and stains ensuring that sterile conditions are maintained
- Fill in cavities, rebuild broken teeth, replace missing teeth, and remove unnecessary or severely damaged teeth.
- Treat and help to prevent gum disease.
- Provide instruction on dental care and write prescriptions for patients
- Make impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts
- Document patient dental history and/or chief complaints and/or observations
- Document lab procedures and ensure follow up on results.
- Supervise staff and clinic processes
- Recommend and ensure cost effective buying of equipment and supplies and maintain proper bookkeeping of the same.
- Keep up-to-date with new developments within the profession maintaining patient dental records.
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