Community Oral Health Officer

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 

• Diploma in Community Oral Health 
• Registered as a Community Oral Health Officer with the regulatory body. 
• Valid Practicing License.