Dr. Njeri Kabanga BDS, CAPT adx5xi@r.postjobfree.com +971-**-***-****

Veteran Air Force Captain with over 6 years of experience working with a diverse range of clients, developing expert diagnostic skills, theoretical knowledge, and clinical acumen under high pressure. I am an internationally trained, multilingual, highly proficient dental surgeon having acquired my qualifications in China and South Africa. I have headed departments and dental offices, started clinics, managed supply chains, and trained interns. I hold postgraduate certification in Orthodontics and I’m pursuing a career in Maxillofacial Surgery. I am actively licensed as a General Dentist with the Dubai Health Authority.

Leadership Examination & Diagnosis Oral Treatments Dental Hygiene Preventative and Restorative Dental Procedures Oral Surgery Pain Management Orthodontics Pediatric Treatment Cosmetic Dentistry Endodontics Surgical Extraction Collaborative Team Player Community Outreach Strong Oral/Written Communication

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Led teams in setting up new practices, managing operations, channeling clients, procuring supplies, budget development and strategies in various roles as Principal Dentist, Dental Department Head and Associate Dentist

Treated unusual cases such as necrotizing fasciitis; from initial patient management, to participating in facial reconstruction through skin graft surgery

Stabilized mandibular fractures with Maxillary Mandibular fixation, ORIF procedures in theatre

Effectively trained Interns through interactive sessions and supervised practice sessions with models and actual patients resulting in raised confidence and honed practical skills Core Competencies:

● Diagnosis and treatment planning

● Oral Hygiene Education and

Instruction

● All dental procedures

● Surgical Extractions

● Minor oral Surgeries

● Orthodontics

● Preventative and Restorative

Procedures

● Endodontics

● Aesthetic and Cosmetic

procedures

● Antimicrobial Resistance

Management and Infection

Control

● Multilingual – English, Kiswahili,

Basic Mandarin

● Leadership

● Team player

Professional Experience and Contributions

GENERAL DENTIST Canadian Specialized Dental Center Dubai, UAE March 2022

● Diagnose patients and develop accurate treatment plans based on clinical and radiological examination

● Educate patients on good oral hygiene practices

● Provide orthodontic treatment, aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry, dental cleaning, preventative and restorative procedures

● Carry out root canal treatments on single rooted and multi-rooted teeth using rotary instruments

● Carry out simple extractions and surgical extractions GENERAL DENTIST Lookswoow Aesthetics Dubai, UAE September 2022 – April 2023

● Leveraged Mandarin skills to increase Chinese patient flow by more than double

● Marketing to reach out to the underserved Chinese and African communities

● Community outreach

● Diagnose patients and develop accurate treatment plans based on clinical and radiological examination

● Educate patients on good oral hygiene practices

● Provide orthodontic treatment, aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry, dental cleaning, preventative and restorative procedures

● Carry out root canal treatments on single rooted and multi-rooted teeth using rotary instruments

● Carry out simple extractions and surgical extractions GENERAL DENTIST Oracare Dental Clinic Dubai, UAE August 2022 – October 2022

● Part time general dentist

● Diagnose patients and develop accurate treatment plans based on clinical and radiological examination

● Educate patients on good oral hygiene practices

● Provide aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry, dental cleaning, preventative and restorative procedures

● Carry out root canal treatments on single rooted and multi-rooted teeth using rotary instruments

● Carry out simple extractions and surgical extractions CAPTAIN & ASSOCIATE DENTIST Kenya Air Force Nairobi, KE Oct 2018 – Dec 2021

● Presided over the dental clinic by developing strategies for expansion, managing staff, supervising dental interns, and procuring supplies

● Spearheaded antimicrobial resistance management and infection control in clinic according to Covid – 19 guidelines and protocols

● Participated in outreach programs and facilitated patient education on oral hygiene through CMES and community drives

● Diagnosed patients and develop accurate treatment plans based on clinical and radiological examination

● Performed dental procedures including but not limited to scaling and polishing, permanent fillings, root canal treatment and retreatment, masking and cosmetics, incisional and excisional biopsies

● Participated in ORIF surgeries, assisted in maxillofacial surgeries on radical neck dissections, alveolar bone grafts, ameloblastoma resection, hemi-mandibulectomy and fitted maxillary mandibular fixation for fracture patients LOCUM DENTIST Dr. Verjee & Associates Nairobi, KE Feb 2021 – June 2021

● Diagnosed patients and developed accurate treatment plans based on clinical and radiological examination

● Increased clinics income by 25%

● Provided orthodontic treatments, cosmetic dentistry, dental cleaning, hygiene, preventative and restorative procedures

● Carried out root canal treatments on single rooted and multi-rooted teeth using rotary instruments HEAD OF DENTAL DEPARTMENT Equity Afia Nairobi, KE Apr 2018 – Oct 2018

● Set up the dental clinic, managed Dental Department, channeled patients, procured supplies

● Contributed to a third of the clinics income

● Designed and implemented clinic’s standard operating procedures

● Provided simple Orthodontic treatment, General Dental services, and educated patients on dental health care PRINCIPAL DENTIST RFH Medical Centre Nairobi, KE Apr 2018 – Sep 2018

● Established the dental clinic, channeled in clients, procured supplies, hired dental assistants, managed records, developed budgets, and implemented standard operating procedures for efficient running of the clinic

● Created a marketing campaign to increase patient flow

● Provided general dental treatment services, facilitated patient education in oral hygiene through pamphlets and informative videos

● Initiated outreach programs to nearby schools and churches providing free dental check - ups and providing oral health education

GENERAL DENTAL TREATMENT SERVICES (SHORT TERM LOCUM ROLES)

● Vimak Dental Center (Mar 2018)

● Progressive Dental Clinic (Feb 2018)

● Elite Dental Clinic (Nov 2017-Apr 2018)

● Cottage Hospital (Jan 2017-Mar 2017)

INTERNSHIPS

● Aug 2016 to Oct 2017 Nyeri Provincial General Hospital, Nyeri, Kenya

● Jan 2015 to Nov 2015 Beijing University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong

● Jul 2014 to Aug 2014 Rushan Hospital, Yantai, Shandong Education

2020 - 2022 Progressive Orthodontic Seminars, McGann Postgraduate School of Dentistry 2011-2015 BDS Dentistry (Honor Roll, Outstanding Students Achievement Award, Dalian Medical University, China 2008-2010 International Baccalaureate Diploma, Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi, Kenya 2004-2008 IGCSE, Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi, Kenya

Courses & Certifications

2023 Digital Dentistry conference, CAPP, Dubai, UAE 2023 Nitrous Oxide Sedation Certification, Dubai, UAE 2023 AEEDC DUBAI Dubai, UAE

2022 Basic Life Support, Eatimad Training Institute, Dubai, UAE 2022 Renaissance of Smile, Styleitaliano, Dubai, UAE 2022 Certified Eon aligner provider, Eon Aligners, Dubai, UAE 2022 Esthetica Completa in Restorative Dentistry, Anterior Composite Restorations, Gaea Cynosure, Dubai, UAE 2022 Esthetica Completa in Restorative Dentistry, Porcelain Laminate Veneers – The Art & Science, Gaea Cynosure, Dubai, UAE

2021 AEEDC Dubai World Orthodontic Conference, AEEDC, Dubai, UAE 2021 AEEDC DUBAI, Dubai, UAE

2021 Creating Life – like Restorations, Dentconnect Consultancy, Nairobi, Kenya 2020 Aesthetics Simplified, Dentconnect Consultancy, Nairobi, Kenya 2016 Reconstructive Flap Surgery Hands On Course, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Nairobi 2015 Introduction to Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania - online 2015 Introduction to Philosophy, University of Edinburgh - online Personal Attributes & Achievements

● Community volunteer of Smile Train Kenya and Nairobi Hospice

● Professional Member of Emirates Dental Association, Kenya Medical Association SACCO and Kenya Dental Association

● Assistant Editor of Dalian Medical University newspaper

● Awarded scholarships for both Aga Khan Academy and Liaoning Government

● Earned the Outstanding Student Achievement Award

● Languages: English (Expert); Kiswahili (Intermediate); Mandarin (Conversational)

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