Community Oral Health Officer at Bliss GVS Limited

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Examine patients’ teeth and mouth.
• Assess dental condition and needs of patients using patient screening and monitoring
  procedures.
• Analyse 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
• Any other duties as may be assigned to you by your superiors from time to time.

Education, Experience & Skills

• Diploma in Community Oral Health.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a busy hospital.
• Registered as a Community Oral Health Officer with the regulatory body.
• Valid Practicing License.