Job details
Designation: Community Oral Health Officer
Department: Dental
Location: M.P. Shah Hospital

Key Responsibilities & Duties
· Examine patients’ teeth and mouth

· Assess the dental condition and needs of patients using patient screening and monitoring procedures

· Analyse 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 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, chief complaints and 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

Qualifications & Other Requirements
· Diploma in Community Oral Health

· Membership with a recognised professional body

· At least 1 year’s work experience in a busy dental clinic

Key Performance Indicators
· Seeing patients at a turnaround of 30 minutes

· Extended knowledge of crown and bridge cutting

· Efficient patient management skills

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to forward their applications through the hospital recruitment portal on or before 30th September 2026.

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