OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

The Community Oral Health Officer in collaboration with the dental officers will provide treatment and rehabilitation of the tissue of oral cavity and face.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Examine patients' teeth and mouth.
Assess dental condition and needs of patients using patient screening and monitoring procedures.
Analyze x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental charting.
Take, develop and mount radiographs as well as trace radiographs required for corrective treatment
Undertake general treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and established dental hygienist procedures.
Clean teeth using brushes, and polishers to remove plaque and stains ensuring that sterile conditions are maintained
Fill in cavities, rebuild broken teeth, replace missing teeth, and remove unnecessary or severely damaged teeth.
Treat and help to prevent gum disease.
Provide instruction on dental care and write prescriptions for patients
Make impressions of patients' teeth for study casts
Document patient dental history and/or chief complaints and/or observations
Document lab procedures and ensure follow up on results.
Supervise staff and clinic processes
Recommend and ensure cost effective buying of equipment and supplies and maintain proper bookkeeping of the same.
Keep up-to-date with new developments within the profession
Maintaining patient dental records
Any other duties as may be assigned to you by your superiors from time to time.

Academic and Professional Qualifications & Experience

Community Oral Health Officer

Key skills