Dentist

• Conduct comprehensive oral health assessments and diagnose dental conditions.
• Formulate treatment plans to address patient’s health concerns.
• Perform clinical dental procedures such as fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns, bridges, dentures, and other restorative techniques.
• Provide advice and instruction on oral health care and preventive measures to maintain healthy teeth and gums.
• Ensure strict compliance with infection control protocols and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Collaborate with dental nurses, COHOs, and other health professionals to provide high quality patient care.
• Keep accurate records of the patients’ dental structure, treatment plans, and progress.

• Manage the inventory of dental supplies and ensure the maintenance of dental equipment.

• Participate in community outreach programs to promote dental health awareness and preventive care.
• Stay updated with advancements in dental practice, techniques, and products.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and mentorship to junior dental staff and support their professional development.
• Adhere to all ethical and legal standards of the medical profession, maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy at all times.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives by actively participating in clinical audits and implementing best practices.
• Comply with all healthcare regulations, guidelines, and policies, ensuring patient safety and quality of care.
• Develop and implement strategies to attract new patients and retain existing ones, aiming for growth in dental patient numbers.

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery from a recognized medical school.
• Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (KMPDB)
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a dental clinic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients and medical centre team members.
• Empathy and compassion towards patients of diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and lead initiatives to grow patient numbers.
• Leadership skills and the ability to provide supervision and mentorship.
• Strong commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.

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