Job Vacancies in Kenya, Dentist
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Job Vacancies in Kenya, Dentist
Job Vacancies in Kenya, Dentist
Dentist
at Bliss Healthcare (view profile)
Published August 2, 2024
Expires August 16, 2024
Location Kenya, Kenya
Category Health and Medical
Job Type Full-time
Core Responsibilities
- Asses dental conditions and need of patients using defined dental patient screening and monitoring procedures
- Analyse x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental charting
- Conduct, 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 oral health procedures
- Conduct full mouth scaling, polish and offer prophylaxis to remove plaque and stains to ensure that sterile conditions are maintained
- Fill-in cavities, rebuild broken teeth, replace missing teeth, and remove unnecessary or severely damaged teeth
- Treat and assist patients to prevent gum disease through the dental services
- Reduce simple fractures of the jaws
- Provide patient education on dental care
- Develop patients’ teeth impressions for study casts/models
- Document patient dental history and/or chief complaints and/or observations; including laboratory procedures and ensure follow up on results
- Perform dental processes to achieve local and international standards
- Manage and maintain dental department inventory; consumables, equipment and instruments.
- Maintain stock control procedures for the dental services to ensure accountability.
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree in Dentistry and Oral Health.
- Registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
- Valid annual practice license
Experience
- 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy Hospital.
Technical skills/Leadership competencies
- ACLS/BLS Certification
- Proficiency in computer application packages
- Wide knowledge of the health industry
- Proven leadership, communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills
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