Dental Trauma: A Multidisciplinary Perspective

Description

A joint KAPD/ KDA event A comprehensive discussion on the management of Dental Trauma in dentistry

Objectives

Presenters

1. Dr. Mariam Hussein
   Consultant Paediatric Dentist at K.N.H BDS.: 1996 to2001.Manipal Academy of Higher Edication.Karnataka,India. Internship Jan2002 to Jan 2003. MDS:Pediatric Dentistry :UON.,Nbi.Kenya(2003 to 2007) Specialist recognition attachement:KNH:2007 to April 2010. Machakos Level 5:Consultant Pediatric Dentist.2010 to 2016. Kenyatta National Hospital:2016 to date. 3 papers published relating to the oral health of children and Adolescents living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya. Poster presentation on the oral health of children living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya at thePanAfric HIV conference.
   Kenyatta Naitonal Hospital


2. Dr. Marjorie Miasya
   Dr Muasya has worked as a Paediatric Dentist for the past 13 years while also teaching at the University of Nairobi. She has been a member of the Kenya Association of Paediatric Dentists since inception, working as the Education team Lead, Secretary and currently the Chair of the Association. She is passionate about providing dental care for children, adolescents and persons with special health care needs.
   University of Nairobi


3. Dr. Andrew Wetende
   Dr. Wetende is a Consultant periodontologist and implantologist, currently serving as a lecturer at the University of Nairobi, School of Dental Sciences, where he heads the division of Periodontology and Periodontics. Dr Wetende is the Author of â??Surgical therapy in the management of periodontal diseases:â? an E-module publication of the University of Nairobi He is the Vice president International affairs at the Academy of Dentistry International (ADI), Vice president English speakers FDI- African Regional Organization (ARO), Past Chairman & Council member, Kenya Dental Association (KDA). He is also the Secretary General of the Kenya Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry (KESPID). He is a fellow of the International College of Dentists (FICD), Academy of Dentistry International (FADI), Pierre Fauchard Academy (FPFA). He received the â??Meritorious Awardâ? of the International College of Dentistry for leadership, advocacy on issues affecting the dental profession and outstanding community outreach services on the 9th November 2018. In summary, Dr. Wetende is a skillful and experienced periodontal surgeon and implantologist, a great lecturer and a role model committed to his teaching and supervisory duties. He is also dedicated to dental research, dental welfare issues and community outreach activities.
   University of Nairobi


4. Dr. Ken Irari
   Dr. Wagereka Ken Irari BDS (UoN), MSc. - Restorative Dentistry (U.W.C.) Department of Conservative Dentistry, Moi University School of Dentistry, is a Restorative Dentist at Eden Dental Suite. He has interests in Dental Education, Implant restorations, Fixed and removable prosthodontics. He enjoys sharing knowledge with dental colleagues. His other interests include insect macro-photography, acoustic guitar and piano.
   


5. Dr. Linus Ndegwa
   Dr Linus Ndegwa is a Consultant Restorative Dentist and has practised for more than 15 years. He is a Council Member at the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council representing the Kenya Dental Association. He is the Immediate Past President of the Kenya Dental Association, the umbrella professional association for dentists in Kenya. He is also a Clinical Research Scientist at the Kenya Medical Research Institute, focusing on oral health systems strengthening and integration of oral health to general health. He is a current KEMRI Scientific and Ethical Review Unit committee member. Dr Ndegwa is a Director at Kenya Healthcare Federation, a private health sector board for Kenya Private Secor Alliance (KEPSA). He is a recipient of many awards, including Fellow of International College of Dentists (FICD) 2018