Community Oral Health Officer at Nairobi Adventist Hospital

Reports to

DENTIST IN-CHARGE

Job purpose

The staff will help in the running of the dental clinic reviewing all the dental cases that come to the clinic and providing the necessary therapy or make referrals/consultations appropriately.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Examine patients’ teeth and mouth.
2. Assess dental condition and needs of patients using patient screening and monitoring procedures.
3.  Analyze x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental charting.
4. Take, develop, and mount radiographs as well as trace radiographs required for corrective treatment
5. Undertake general treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and established dental hygienist procedures.
6. Clean teeth using brushes, and polishers to remove plaque and stains ensuring that sterile conditions are maintained
7. Fill in cavities, rebuild broken teeth, replace missing teeth, and remove unnecessary or severely damaged teeth.
8. Treat and help to prevent gum disease.
9. Provide instruction on dental care and write prescriptions for patients
10. Make impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts
11. Document patient dental history and/or chief complaints and/or observations
12. Document lab procedures and ensure follow-up on results.
13. Supervise staff and clinic processes
14. Recommend and ensure cost-effective buying of equipment and supplies and maintain proper bookkeeping of the same.
15. Keep up to date with new developments within the profession maintaining patient dental records.

Qualifications

1. Diploma in Community Oral Health from KMTC OR other recognized institution.
2. Duly registered and licensed by the relevant body
3. At least 2-year work experience in a busy Dental clinic