JOB SUMMARY:

The Specialist –Orthodontist is responsible for examination, diagnosis and treatment of abnormalities in jaw structure, teeth alignment and other dental problems of the patients. Plans, coordinates, administers and supervises patient care activities in accordance with Ministry of Health regulations, Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations and Dental Department Policies & Guidelines.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Duties.

1. Participates in assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care needs.
2. Undertakes work in accordance with the Hospital’s procedures and operating policies; works within agreed quality frameworks.
3. Interviews patients visiting the clinic; ensures fulfillment of clinic visit formalities before treatment.
4. Examines teeth, assesses treatment options and formulates comprehensive treatment plans with the patients
5. Examines, diagnoses, and treats abnormalities in development of jaws, position of teeth, and other dental-facial structures; plans treatment, using cephalometric, height, and weight records, dental x rays, and front and lateral dental photographs.
6. Designs and fabricates appliances, such as space maintainers, retainers, and labial and lingual arch wires, to alter position and relationship of teeth and jaws, and to realign teeth to produce and maintain normal function
7. Examines the gums of the patient, prescribe medicine and other topical medication to swollen gums.
8. Maintains reports on the ailments suffered by the patient and examines possible major diseases.
9. Ensures proper documentation of patient details in patient records and maintains strict confidentiality.
10. Maintains appropriate patients charts and updates records for continuity of care.