DENTIST- GALAXY HOSPITAL ISIOLO
Conduct comprehensive dental consultations, oral examinations and clinical assessments. Diagnose dental and oral conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans. Perform routine and emergency dental procedures, including: Dental extractions Root canal treatment Composite and other restorative fillings Scaling and polishing Pulpectomy and other indicated endodontic procedures Minor oral surgery Management of impacted teeth, including open and closed disimpaction where appropriately trained and authorized Prosthetic procedures, including complete and partial dentures Preventive and periodontal care Orthodontic assessment and management within the practitioner's scope of practice.
Provide appropriate pain management, prescriptions and post-operative instructions. Identify complicated cases and make timely referrals to specialists or appropriate facilities. Attend to dental emergencies and provide appropriate initial management. Review patients after procedures and monitor treatment outcomes. Provide patients with oral health education, preventive advice and appropriate hygiene instructions. Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date dental records, treatment notes and patient histories. Ensure informed consent is obtained before procedures. Ensure proper infection prevention and control practices within the dental unit. Safely use, maintain and monitor dental equipment, instruments and materials. Work closely with nurses, dental assistants, laboratory staff, pharmacists, radiology staff and other hospital departments. Participate in hospital emergency response and multidisciplinary patient management where required. Participate in dental outreach, health promotion and community oral health activities organized by the hospital. Ensure appropriate documentation, reporting and follow-up of dental patients. Participate in procurement planning and advise management on dental equipment, materials and consumables. Support quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits and implementation of hospital policies. Participate in continuous professional development and keep current with accepted dental practices. Perform any other duties related to dental services as assigned by the Medical Director or Hospital Management.