The COHO will be responsible with handling all oral health matters for all our clients according
to the stipulated procedures.
Duties and 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
- Inventory management of equipment and supplies at the dental unit. This includes preparing orders as needed to avoid stock outs.
- Maintain a record of day–to–day activities of the dental unit and prepare regular reports as needed
- Document patient dental history and/or complaints and/or observations
- Any other duty as maybe assigned from time to time by the supervisor
Job Requirements Minimum Qualification
- Diploma/Degree in Community Oral Health
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in a busy hospital.
- Registered as a Community Oral Health Officer with the regulatory body.
- Valid Practicing License.
- Analytical and inquisitive, with excellent attention to detail
- Able and willing to work outside normal hours when necessary
