Community Oral Health Officer
Job type
Full Time
Qualification
Diploma
Experience
1 year
Location
Nairobi
Deadline
Sep 30
Job description & requirements
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Examine patients’ teeth and mouth
- Assess the 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 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, chief complaints and 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
Qualifications & Other Requirements
- Diploma in Community Oral Health
- Membership with a recognised professional body
- At least 1 year’s work experience in a busy dental clinic
Key Performance Indicators
- Seeing patients at a turnaround of 30 minutes
- Extended knowledge of crown and bridge cutting
- Efficient patient management skills
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