Dentist Community Oral Health Officer

Responsibilities

Diagnosing common oral conditions, treating, prescribing and referring
Providing dental care; removing decay from teeth and fill cavities, repairing cracked or fractured teeth and removing teeth, straightening teeth to correct bite issues and placing sealants or whitening agents on teeth
Administer anesthetics to keep patients from feeling pain during procedures
Carrying out minor oral and maxillofacial surgery; prosthetics, and conservative dentistry;
Writing prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications
Examining X rays of teeth, gums, the jaw, and nearby areas for problems
Making models and measurements for dental appliances, such as dentures, to fit patients
Facilitating admission, disease investigations of patients, report writing and assisting in theater activities;
Teaching patients about diet, flossing, use of fluoride, and other aspects of dental care

Qualifications:

Bachelors in Dental Surgery (BDS) from a recognized institution
At least 2 year’s experience in a similar position
Registration with KMPDB and this year’s retention certificate
Ability to build relationships, a good team player, good communication and interpersonal skills

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