Latest Jobs 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

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Responsibilities

• Examine patients’ teeth and mouth.
• Assess dental condition and needs of patients using patient screening and monitoring procedures.
• Analyze 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
• Supervise staff and clinic processes

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Community Health
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar position.
• Registered as a Community Oral Health Officer with the regulatory body.
• Valid Practicing License.