Dental Assistant at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

 V/FT/57/2023 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Directly assist dentist during patient procedures using four handed delivery techniques.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and operations according to clinic protocols.
• Set-up and clean-up materials and equipment needed for dental procedures.
• Triage patients before consultation by the dentist/ Community oral officer.
• Handle and dispose of infectious and hazardous waste according to clinic protocols.
• Perform oral hygiene instructions and education to patients.
• Answer phone in dental clinic and screen calls, confirm appointments as needed.
• Assisting in the construction of new dental appliances by selecting and setting up acrylic or porcelain teeth using dental wax, articulator, and various waxing instruments according to dentist's prescription.
• Repairing and/or relining existing full and/or partial dentures.
• Arranging and clasping teeth for new wire or cast chrome partials.
• Any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor in the delivery of care

Minimum Academic Qualifications 

• Diploma in Dental Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution is added advantage.
• Certificate of Registration with the Professional/Regulatory body.
• Current practicing license from the Professional/Regulatory body.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Knowledge of relevant legislations.
• Knowledge of professional standards.
• At least two years (2) of working experience as a Dental Assistant in a busy hospital