Dental Technologist(With Clinical Experience) /COHO

Job Title: Dental Technologist(With Clinical Experience) /COHO

Location: Nairobi Embakasi Area

Minimum Qualification :Diploma in Dental Technology /Community Oral Health

Job Summary

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the above vacant position.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

•    Assessing dental condition and needs of patients using patient screening and monitoring procedures.

•    Analyzing x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental charting.

•    Taking, developing and mounting radiographs as well as trace radiographs required for corrective treatment

•    Undertaking general treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and established dental hygienist procedures.

•    Full mouth scaling, polishing and prophylaxis to remove plaque and stains ensuring that sterile conditions are maintained.

•    Filling-in cavities, rebuild broken teeth, replace missing teeth, and remove unnecessary or severely damaged teeth.

•    Treat and help to prevent gum disease.

•    Reducing simple fractures of the jaws.

•    Providing patient education on dental care and write prescriptions for patients

•    Taking and making impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts/models.

•    Documenting patient dental history and/or chief complaints and/or observations

•    Documenting lab procedures and ensure follow up on results.

•    Identifying priorities and implementing care based on individual patients’ needs and sound nursing judgment.

Requirements:

•    Diploma in Dental Technology/Community Oral Health from a recognized Institution

•    Experience level: 1 year

•    Excellent communication skills in both English and Kiswahili

•    Somebody who can work around EMBAKASI area of Nairobi

•    Availability on locum basis may apply