Community Oral Health Officer at AIC Kijabe Hospital

Community Oral Health Officer Job Responsibilities

• Examine patients’ teeth and mouth.
• Assess dental condition and needs of patients using patient screening and monitoring
• Analyze x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review
  and dental charting.
• Diagnosis and treatment of dental conditions.
• Temporary and permanent dental restorations.
• 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
• Keep up-to-date with new developments within the profession maintaining patient
  dental records.
• Ordering dental materials, equipment and instruments for use at the clinic.
• Reducing simple fractures of jaws.

Qualifications For a Community Health Oral Officer Job

• Academic & Professional Qualifications:
• Diploma in Community Oral Health.
• Membership with a recognized professional body.
• At least 1 year work experience in a busy Dental clinic
• Good communication skills
• Team player
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work independently while prioritizing tasks