Dentist at Kelina Hospital

Job Summary

• Dentists are medical healthcare professionals who focus specifically on the oral and dental hygiene of their patients.

Duties

• Diagnosing oral diseases.
• Promoting oral health and disease prevention.
• Creating treatment plans to maintain or restore the oral health of their patients.
• Interpreting x-rays and diagnostic tests.
• Ensuring the safe administration of anaesthetics.
• Monitoring growth and development of the teeth and jaws.
• Examine, diagnose and treat oral diseases.
• Perform oral treatments including root canals, extractions, and fixing and removing prosthetics.
• Work with clinical staffs to provide quality patient treatments.
• Educate patients on preventive dental care and oral health care.
• Treat teeth malformations, gum injuries and other oral abnormalities.
• Use dental instruments safely to avoid accidents.
• Operate x-rays and diagnostic equipment effectively to examine teeth and gums.
• Ensure that work area in maintained safe, clean and organized.
• Follow standard dentistry procedures and comply with company policies.
• Evaluate patient's dental health and prescribe medications.
• Give anaesthetics to keep patients from feeling pain during procedures.
• Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.
• Examine X-rays of teeth, gums, the jaw, and nearby areas for problems.
• Teach patients about diet, flossing, use of fluoride, and other aspects of dental care

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Candidate should possess Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.)
• At least 3 years' post-qualification experience