Dentist at Ruaraka Uhai Neema Hospital

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing common oral conditions, treating, prescribing and referring
• Providing dental care; removing decay from teeth and fill cavities, repairing cracked or fractured teeth and removing teeth, straightening teeth to correct bite issues and placing sealants or whitening agents on teeth
• Administer anesthetics to keep patients from feeling pain during procedures
• Carrying out minor oral and maxillofacial surgery; prosthetics, and conservative dentistry;
• Writing prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications
• Examining X rays of teeth, gums, the jaw, and nearby areas for problems
• Making models and measurements for dental appliances, such as dentures, to fit patients
• Facilitating admission, disease investigations of patients, report writing and assisting in theater activities;
• Teaching patients about diet, flossing, use of fluoride, and other aspects of dental care

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Dental Surgery (BDS) from a recognized institution
• At least 2 year’s experience in a similar position
• Registration with KMPDB and this year’s retention certificate
• Ability to build relationships, a good team player, good communication and interpersonal skills