Community Oral Health Officer

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
  

• 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.