Nairobi County Dental Specialist – Prosthodontist Jobs in Kenya
Job Requirement
Masters of Dental Surgery in Prosthetics and Masters of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics 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.
Job Description
A prosthodontist will be responsible for diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and management of complex dental and maxillofacial conditions using prosthesis.
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.
Diagnosis of orofacial diseases/conditions, prescribe appropriate investigations and formulate treatment plans.
Performing specific dental procedures in areas that include conservation and restoration, aesthetic dentistry, prosthetic rehabilitation (fixed and removable prosthesis), endodontics and implant dentistry
Supervising, training and providing leadership to Dental Officers, Dental Interns and students.
Participating in multi-disciplinary treatment cases.
Supervising and drafting SOPs for the dental technologists in the prosthetic dental lab.
Harnessing and driving towards use of technology e.g Intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM and tele dentistry in management of prosthodontic care
Promptness in the review, management of patients and undertaking medico-legal duties which include filling of P.3forms;
Undertaking dental examinations, age assessment, and writing dental reports
Participate in formulation of annual work plans and ensuring they are adhered to
Educating and creating awareness on prevention of dental diseases and dental health
Maintaining of a dental health information system
Coordinating capacity building and development.
Strategic planning and risk management of the section
Managerial duties or any other duties as may be assigned.
How to Apply
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