# Senior Assistant Director of Dental Services- Clinical Orthodontic Job Machakos CPSB Machakos, Kenya

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Company: Machakos CPSB Machakos, Kenya

Category: Healthcare & Medical

Location: Kenya

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-08-20

Expires: 2026-10-05

## Job Description

### Key Responsibilities

- Examine patients’ teeth, jaws, and facial structure to diagnose issues like crowding, spacing, overbites, and underbites.

- Develop individualized treatment plans using methods such as braces, wires, and aligners to correct these issues.

- Perform diagnostic tests, including interpreting X-rays, to determine the best course of action.

- Fit patients for orthodontic appliances like braces and retainers.

- Make adjustments to appliances, such as tightening braces, during regular appointments to track and guide treatment progress.

- Monitor the patient’s health and the condition of their teeth and periodontal tissues throughout the treatment.

- Educate patients and their caregivers on appropriate oral hygiene practices to maintain good health during and after treatment.

- Explain treatment plans, associated costs, and expected outcomes to patients.

- Collaborate with other dental professionals, such as general dentists and oral surgeons, to coordinate patient care within a broader treatment plan.

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including photographs and medical history.

- Stay current with new orthodontic techniques and advancements.

- Uphold ethical and professional standards in all aspects of practice.

Qualifications

-  Bachelor of Dental Surgery (DS) degree or any other equivalent qualification recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.

- Master of Dental Surgery degree in Orthodontics.

- Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.

- Valid practicing license from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.

- Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.

- Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution.

- Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

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