Nairobi County Dental Specialist Paediatric Dentist Jobs in Kenya
Job Requirement
Masters of Dental Surgery in Paediatric dentistry or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (DS) degree or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council.
Certificate of Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council register;
Professional Indemnity Cover.
Compliance with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Job Description
A paediatric dentist will be responsible for diagnosis, treatment planning, and management of complex dental and maxillofacial conditions affecting children.
Duties and responsibilities
Diagnosis and management of complex oral, cranio maxillofacial diseases and conditions, to prescribe appropriate investigations and formulate treatment plans Providing wholesome patient care in the specialty
Participating in the multidisciplinary management of patients
Performing surgical procedures that include minor oral surgery, surgical oncology, trauma surgery, craniofacial surgery (congenital and developmental anomalies) reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery
Harnessing current technologies in healthcare e.g. Artificial intelligence AI, tele dentistry and innovative measures
Management of infections in the oral, cranio maxillofacial and neck regions.
Diagnosing and treating dental conditions in children, including cavities and infections
Formulating and Explaining treatment processes and procedures to parents or guardians to ensure they understand the dentist’s recommendations
Handling emergencies such as dental trauma caused by accidents or abuse
Performing dental exams and X-rays to identify potential problems with teeth and gums
Managing children with special needs including taking them to theatre for comprehensive treatment.
Supervise, teach and offer leadership to dental officers, interns and other members of the dental team
Harnessing and driving towards use of technology e.g Intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM and tele dentistry in management of patients
Determining whether a child’s teeth need to be cleaned or if cavities need to be filled
Participating in community outreaches to children to educate children and their guardians on proper oral hygiene techniques to prevent tooth decay, gum disease, including proper healthy nutrition practices
Offer community education and advocacy on dental fluorosis prevention
Providing leadership for inclusion of oral health in school programmes.
Participating in multi-disciplinary cases
Any other duties as may be assigned.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Nairobi County Dental Specialist Paediatric Dentist Jobs in Kenya
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