cv_dr._wetende.pdf - university staff profiles

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Dr Wetende Andrew Mukana. BDS, MDS, FIDC, FADI, FPFA.

C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E

DR WETENDE ANDREW MUKANA

BDS, MDS (UON, NAIROBI, KENYA.)

FIDC (INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF DENTISTS)

FADI (ACADEMY OF DENTISRY INTERNATIONAL)

FPFA (PIERRE FAUCHARD ACADEMY)

LECTURER,

DEPARTMENT OF PERIODONTOLOGY/COMMUNITY AND

PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY, SCHOOL OF DENTAL SCIENCES,

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES,

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI.

CONSULTANT PERIODONTOLOGIST AND IMPLANTOLOGIST,

DEPARTMENT OF DENTISTRY,

KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL.

PAST CHAIRMAN,

KENYA DENTAL ASSOCIATION.

November 2019

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C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E

PERSONAL PARTICULARS

NAME : Dr. Wetende Andrew Mukana NATIONALITY : Kenyan

DATE OF BIRTH : 1st AUGUST 1973 SEX : Male MARITAL STATUS : Married ADDRESS : P.O. Box 2460, 00202 KNH NAIROBI. TELEPHONE : Office: (+254) 707 909533 Mobile: (+254) 721 585820 RESIDENCE : Ngumo Newa Estate. EMAIL : [email protected] [email protected] SUMMARY OF PROFILE › Skillful specialist periodontal surgeon and implantologist. › Lecturer and a role model committed to his teaching and supervisory duties. › Dedicated to research promotion and community outreach activities. › Demonstrates good leadership and mentoring qualities. › Excellent organizational skills of conferences and workshops › Able to conduct hands on training in periodontology and Implantology courses.

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION 1980 – 1987: Park Road Primary School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE): 505 out of 600 points. 1988 – 1991: Lenana School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade B+

UNIVERSITY EDUCATION 1993 – 1998: Undergraduate Training University of Nairobi. Awarded Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) 2007 – 2010: Postgraduate Training at the University of Nairobi. Awarded Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)in Periodontology

PROFESSSIONAL AND DISTINGUISHED AWARDS

Meritorius Award of the International College of Dentistry (ICD) – for leadership, advocacy on issues affecting the dental profession and outstanding community outreach services presented on 9th November 2018. Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International (FADI) - inducted on 7th September 2016. Fellow of the International College of Dentistry (FICD) - inducted on 18th October 2013. Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard International Academy (FPFA) - inducted on 10th September 2013. Elida Ponds prize: University of Nairobi award of Merit for the best student in the Department of Conservative and Prosthetic Dentistry. 1999

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Pretorius floating trophy prize: University of Nairobi award of Merit for the best student in the department of Periodontology, Community and Preventive Dentistry. 1999 Elida Ponds Prize: University of Nairobi award of Merit for the best student in the department of Periodontology, Community and Preventive Dentistry. 1999 Elida Ponds Prize: University of Nairobi award of Merit for the best overall student. 1999 Iten Mathematics Contest, Certificate of excellence. 1990 and1991.

WORK EXPERIENCE

I) CLINICAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Department of Dentistry, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.

Dental internship at Kenyatta National hospital. November 1998–

December 1999

Dental officer II- Worked in all divisions in the department of dentistry on a rotation basis. February 2000- February 2001.

Dental officer I: Worked in the division of periodontology and the division of

oral and maxillofacial dentistry. March 2001- March 2007

Senior Dental Officer III: Worked in the division of periodontology and periodontics. April 2007- April 2010:

Senior Dental Officer II: Worked in the division of periodontology and

periodontics. May 2010- February 2011.

Specialist Periodontologist and Implantologist: Worked in the department of periodontology and periodontics. March 2011- August 2015.

Head Division of Periodontology. November 2014 – August 2015.

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Duties and Responsibilities at KNH

1. Supervision of the day to day running of the Division of Periodontology.

2. Treatment of periodontal disease cases referred from other departments.

3. Training and supervision of dental interns and dental officers.

4. Organising and facilitating continuous medical education in the dentistry department

5. Chairman departmental research and innovation committee.

6. In-charge medico-legal reports and compensation claims, dentistry department.

II) TEACHING/ INSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE University of Nairobi, School of Dental Sciences A) Department of Conservative and Prosthetic Dentistry Honorary Lecturer and clinical demonstrator in conservative dentistry teaching the final year class. March 2000– September 2007.

B) Department of Periodontology, Community and Preventive dentistry.

As a postgraduate student, used to give lectures and supervise undergraduate students during their clinical sessions. October 2007 – December 2010

Honorary Lecturer in the division of Periodontology and Periodontics. July 2013 to August 2015.

Lecturer in the division of Periodontology and Periodontics. September 2015 to date.

Current Duties: Giving Lectures, Moderating seminars, Clinical teaching Supervision and Examining of Periodontology and Periodontics to both undergraduate (BDS year IV and V) and Postgraduate students pursing Masters of Dental Surgery.

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Board of Examiners for postgraduate students Theses defense.

Head division of Periodontology. November 2019 to date

Duties include

C) Department of Human anatomy

Giving lectures and practical sessions in Oral Biology to undergraduate and postgraduate dental students at Chiromo campus. September 2010 to date

D) COMMITTEES

School Standing Committee Membership.

School of Dentistry Alumni Chapter Committee

School Income Generating Activities Committee

School Committee on Teaching of Medical Law and Ethics

College Sub Committee Membership

Appointment and Promotion Criteria for Teaching Staff

III) EXAMINERSHIP

External examiner in the department of Minor Oral Surgery and Therapeutics, Kenya Medical Training College. July 2007

Moderator of final qualifying exams in the department of Community Oral Health, Kenya Medical Training College. June 2011.

V) LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Head Division of Periodontology, Department of Periodontology, Community and Preventive Dentistry, University of Nairobi. 2019 to date

FDI National Liaison Officer for Kenya. 2019 to date

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Chairman, Kenya Dental Association. 2015 to 2019.

Head Division of Periodontology KNH 6th November 2014 to 31st Aug

2015

Vice-Chairman, Kenya Dental Association. 2011 to 2014

Interns’ representative relating to work schedules and welfare issues. 1999

Class representative BDS class.1993-1998

House captain, Kibaki house, Lenana School. 1991

ACADEMIC RESEARCH PROJECTS I) UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT

A Comparative study of Dental Caries experience in Rural and Urban School children aged 6, 9 and 12 years.

II) POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT

Pattern of gingival overgrowth among patients on antihypertensive pharmacotherapy at Kenyatta National hospital.

III) OTHER RESEARCH PROJECTS

Comparison of Oral Health status of handicapped and non-handicapped children in a semi-urban set-up in Nairobi, Kenya. Etiological factors and treatment modalities for facial base fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.

IV) SUPERVISION OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECTS

1. Anterior crowding and its association with plaque and calculus accumulation among patients at the University of Nairobi and Kenyatta National hospital. Mwamlole Mwanaisha 2011.

2. Toothbrush type perception and preference by medical and dental students of the University of Nairobi. Omuok Joyce 2011.

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3. Knowledge, attitude and practice towards the use of mouthwashes among nursing students at the University of Nairobi. Okonda Gamaliel 2012.

4. Knowledge, perception and prevalence of Gingival Hyperpigmentation among dental patients attending the University of Nairobi Dental School. Matundura Bosibori 2013.

5. Oral Health Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice s among students in two secondary schools in Laikipia County. Ndaiga Serah 2013.

6. Risk Factors for Chronic Periodontitis, a Five-Year Audit from 2008-2013 Kosigro Christine 2014

7. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Smokeless Tobacco Use and Its Effect on Periodontal Status of Adolescent Students in Nairobi. Amoro Kerubo 2014

8. Prevalence and Pattern of Furcation Involvement on Mandibular Jaws Using Orthopantomogram X-rays. Munyasa Branice 2015

9. Knowledge, Attitude and Management of Halitosis among patients visiting the University of Nairobi, Dental Hospital Onyango Mercy Akoth 2016

9. Dental Phobia among Pregnant Women attending KNH Antenatal clinic. Njoroge Clara Wambui 2017

10. Knowledge and Attitude of Medical and Dental Students of University of Nairobi towards Devolution of Health Services in Kenya. Lomang James Alangole 2017

11. Radiographic Assessment of Alveolar Bone Loss Pattern among patients attending University of Nairobi Dental Hospital, Periodontology Clinic 2006-2016. Nzuve Jane Mutheu 2017

12. Knowledge and Perception of University of Nairobi Fifth Year Dental and Medical Students on Periodontal-systemic Disease Relationship. Serah Dinda Wanza 2017

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13. Evaluation of the periodontal health status in adult patients with cardiovascular disease. Muthoni Brillian Mercy 2018

14. Knowledge, attitude, practices and choice considerations of different oral hygiene devices amongst high school students. Bains Sunaina Ashish 2019

15. Pattern of oral mucosal lesions and oral hygiene status among diabetic patients at Kenyatta National Hospital. Musenya Lincon Malusi 2019

16. Oral health knowledge, attitudes, practices and Oral health seeking behavior among adults living in Nairobi. Kimutai Peter Kiprotich 2019

V) SUPERVISION OF POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECTS

Salivary total antioxidant capacity and periodontal status among diabetics and non-diabetics attending Thika level 5 hospital. Annette Wambui Muriithi 2018

Levels of secretory Immunoglobulin A in Saliva and the periodontal Health status. Asif Mohamedali (ongoing)

Periodontal status and Severity of Rheumatoid Arthritis among patients attending Kenyatta National Hospital. Michuka Hussein(ongoing)

VI) RESEARCH AREAS OF INTEREST

1. Guided tissue regeneration in the discipline of periodontology.

2. Reconstruction of partially dentate patients using implants, bone grafting and membrane placement.

3. Gingival Overgrowth: Prevalence, Current concepts and practices.

AUTHORSHIP

Surgical therapy in the management of periodontal diseases. An E-module publication of University of Nairobi/Centre for Open and Distance Learning. Author: Dr Wetende Andrew. Reviewer Prof. Evelyn Wagaiyu. Publisher UON press.

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SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

Aloo L and Wetende A. Review of the Health Laws (Amendments) Act, 2019

Act No. 5 of 2019: Implications for Dental Practitioners and Specialists. Journal of the Kenya Dental Association Vol. 10 No.2 Apr –June 2019

Mohamedali J, Wagaiyu E and Wetende A. Nifedipine-Induced Gingival Overgrowth and its management- A Case Report; Journal of the Kenya Dental Association Vol. 9 No.4 Oct –Dec 2018

Alumera H and Wetende A. Enhancing the aesthetic zone for single tooth dental implant placement in a periodontally compromised patient; Journal of the Kenya Dental Association Vol. 9 No.3 July –September 2018

Wetende A. Editorial: The journey in incorporating Oral Health in Universal Health Coverage in Kenya. Journal of the Kenya Dental Association Vol. 8 No.2 Apr –June 2017.

K.P. Ahluwalia, R. Mutave, C. Gitobu, B. Mua, A. Wetende, Gianfrancesco , A. Lerman, S. Nicholas. Methods to Prioritize Oral Health and Healthcare in Kenya Annals of Global Health 83(1):39-4 February 2017 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/315945461_Collaborative_Methods_to_Prioritize_Oral_

Health_and_Healthcare_in_Kenya

Ochanji A, Alumera H and Wetende A. The Use of Non-Surgical and Surgical interventions in Management of Post Pregnancy Gingival Overgrowth: A case report; Journal of the Kenya Dental Association Vol. 7 No.2 Apr –June 2016.

Alumera H, Matu N and Wetende A. Inherent Challenges of Immediate implant placement in the aesthetic zone: A case report; East African Medical Journal, Vol. 92 No. January 2015.

Wetende A, Wagaiyu E, Macigo F, Joshi M and Chindia M (2014) Pattern of Gingival Overgrowth among Patients on Antihypertensive Pharmacotherapy at a Nairobi hospital in Kenya. Open journal of Stomatology, 4, 169-173.

Wetende A.M and Chindia M.L. Hereditary gingival fibromatosis; East African Medical Journal, Vol. 86 No. 10: pg 461-462, Oct 2009.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/315945461_Collaborative_Methods_to_Prioritize_Oral_Health_and_Healthcare_in_Kenya

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/315945461_Collaborative_Methods_to_Prioritize_Oral_Health_and_Healthcare_in_Kenya

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UNREFEREED ARTICLES

Wetende A. Supportive implant therapy as a key factor to secure successful investments in implants. Colgate Professional Newsletter, issue1: 2014.

Dr. Wetende A; Gum diseases in pregnancy. Pregnant magazine, Issue 42.

ABSTRACTS PUBLISHED IN JOURNALS

Wetende A. Barriers to policy implementation. Journal of the Kenya Dental Association, Jan- Mar 2020 Vol 11 no. 1, Abstract SP

Njoroge C, Macigo F, Wetende A and Wangari W. Dental phobia among pregnant women attending Kenyatta National Hospital Antenatal clinic. Journal of the Kenya Dental Association, Jan- Mar 2019 Vol 10 no. 1, Abstract SP/08/19

Wetende A. To Extract Teeth or Not: A Periodontologist Perspective. Journal of the Kenya Dental Association, Jan- Mar 2016 Vol 7 no. 1, Abstract SP 02

Wetende A, Wagaiyu E, Macigo F and Joshi M. Pattern of gingival

overgrowth among hypertensive patients on at Kenyatta National hospital. Postgraduate IADR/ Unilever Hatton competition and awards, Abstract 1, September 2009.

Ireri S, Njiru A, Mwacharo M, Wetende A and Nyaga J. Comparison of oral

health status of handicapped and non-handicapped children in a semi-urban setup in Nairobi-Kenya. International Association of Dental Research, Abstract 16, August 2004.

PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARLY LECTURES PRESENTED

1. Pattern of Gingival overgrowth among hypertensive patients at Kenyatta National hospital, International Association of Dental Research (IADR) conference, Whitesands Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya. September 24th 2009.

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2. Desquamative gingivitis. International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (IAOMS) conference; Muhumbili University, Dareesalam, Tanzania. October 26th 2010.

3. Case planning and treatment considerations in implantology:

KDA CPD; Harleys auditorium, Nairobi, Kenya. March 24th 2011.

4. The use of chemical plaque control as an adjunct to tooth brushing:

Kenyatta National Hospital CPD, Nairobi, Kenya. February 3rd 2012

5. Acute periodontal infections: University of Nairobi, Kenya. April 5th 2012

6. Periodontal diseases; Overview, prevalence and management

KDA CPD, Laico Regency, Nairobi, Kenya. July 11th 2012.

7. An overview of periodontal surgical techniques.

KDA CPDs, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Nairobi, Kenya.

June 28th, July 27th, August 3rd and 9th 2012.

8. Prevention and Management of gum diseases.

The Stanley Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. April 2nd 2013.

9. Gingival diseases: An update on Classification.

Panafric Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. May 24th 2013.

10. Way forward in intergrating Oral Health as an integral part of General Health: Kenyatta National Hospital SymposiumJuly 4th 2014.

11. Periodontal considerations in treatment planning. Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. July 11th 2014.

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12. To extract or not to extract; A Periodontologist perspective. 33rd Kenya Dental Assocition & IADR joint scientific conference, Boma Inn Hotel, Eldoret, Kenya. Nov 11th 2015.

13. Topic: The role of Professional Associations (KDA) in Regulation: 19th AMCOA Conference, Sarova Whitesands, Nairobi, Kenya. May 11th 2015.

14. Barriers to implementation of Policies; A mercury example: World Health Professions Regulation Conference, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland. May 19th 2018.

HANDS ON TRAINING WORKSHOP CONDUCTED

Topic: A comprehensive course on principles of periodontal surgical

therapy and there after a Hands-On training using periodontal

models and instruments on the Modified Widmans technique,

Papilla preservation technique and the Distal wedge technique,

followed by suturing techniques.

Venue: Kenya Dental Association Scientific conference, Nairobi, Kenya

11th to 13th October 2012.

MEMBERSHIP OF EDITORIAL COMMITTEES OF JOURNALS

Journal of the Kenya Dental Association. January 2012 to date. Member, Editorial Board.

Reviewer, British Journal of Applied Science & Technology. Manuscript 2014/BLAST/11287: Black triangles causes and management

Scientific Reviewer, Review for Application for KNH Research funding:

Dental Age Estimation in Children and Sub adults from selected Dental Facilities in Nairobi.

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PARTICIPATION IN THE ORGANISATION OF SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS

1. University of Nairobi and University of Maryland in conjunction with

operation smile, Workshop on the Orthodontic Management of Cleft Palate Patients, Nairobi, Kenya. 24th and 25th of January 2002. Secretary, Organising Committee 2. Kenya Dental Association, 29th Scientific Conference, Nairobi, Kenya. 13th to 15th October 2011. Member, Scientific Committee 3. Kenya Dental Association, 30th Scientific Conference, Nairobi, Kenya. 11th to 13th, October 2012. Member, Scientific Committee 4. Kenya Dental Association, 31st Scientific Conference, Nairobi, Kenya. 17th to 19th October 2013. Member, Scientific Committee

5. Kenyatta National Hospital Dental Symposium, Nairobi, Kenya 4th July 2014. Chairman, Scientific & Organising Committee 6. Kenya Dental Association, 32nd Scientific Conference, Nairobi, Kenya. 30th October to 1st November 2014. Member, Scientific Committee

7. Joint International Association of Dental Research and Kenya Dental Association, Annual Scientific Conference, Eldoret, Kenya. 33rd October to 1st November 2015. Member, Scientific Committee 8. Kenya Dental Association, 34th Scientific Conference, Mombasa, Kenya. 34th 2016. Member, Scientific Committee 9. Kenya Dental Association, 35th Scientific Conference, Nairobi, Kenya. 35th October to 1st November 20147Member, Scientific Committee

10. Kenya Dental Association, 34th Scientific Conference, Mombasa, Kenya. 36th 2018. Member, Scientific Committee

11. Kenya Dental Association, 34th Scientific Conference, Mombasa, Kenya. 37th 2018. Member, Scientific Committee

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PROFFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED Policy Brief training, University of Nairobi, Research and Extension; 2nd Febraury 2020 Pedagogy and Andragogy training, University of Nairobi, College of Education; 27th -29th May 2019

106th FDI Annual World Dental Congress, Buenos Aires, Argentina. September 2018

46th Kenya Medical Association Scientific Conference, Nyali Beach Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya. “Universal Health Coverage” 18th - 21st Apr 2018

35th Kenya Dental Association Scientific Conference, Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club, Nairobi, Kenya. Universal Health Coverage 1st -3rd Mar 2018 105th FDI Annual World Dental Congress, Madrid, Spain. September 2017

AMREF Flying Doctors, Basic Life Support Course, Amref Centre, Wilson Airport. May 2017

MegaGen International Network of Education & Clinical Research Implant course (MINEC) Active Member Kenya Medical Training College, Curriculum development for Dental Assistants, KMTC Nakuru Campus, Kenya. 2nd to 6th May 2017 University of Nairobi, Turnitin and Orcid anti Plagiarism training, College of Health Sciences, KNH library, Nairobi, Kenya. April 2017

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1st FDI/ARO African Dental Congress, Marrakech Morrocco. 27th -29th April

2017. 34th Kenya Dental Association Scientific Conference, Pride Inn Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya. October 2016 104th FDI Annual World Dental Congress, Poznan, Poland. September 2016

University of Nairobi, Grant proposal Writing, Arziki Conference Centre Chiromo, Nairobi, Kenya. June 15-17 2016 Columbia University and University of Nairobi; A summit to address Oral Health in East AFRICA: Integrating Oral health and Health, Columbia University Medical Centre. March 22-23 2016

University of Washington and University of Nairobi course on Oral Manifestations of HIV in Children and Dental Defects, School of Dental Sciences, Nairobi, Kenya. January 2016 26th International Association of Dental Research and 33rd Kenya Dental Association Joint Conference, Boma Inn Hotel, Eldoret, Kenya. November

2015 103rd FDI Annual World Dental Congress, Bangkok, Thailand. September 2015 32nd Kenya Dental Association Scientific Conference, Panafric Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. Oct-Nov 2014 Kenyatta National Hospital- Customer Care Training, Nairobi, Kenya. Sept-Oct 2014. 102nd FDI Annual World Dental Congress, NCR New Delhi, India. September 2014 Kenyatta National Hospital/ University of Nairobi Oral Health Symposium.

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Medical School, UON. July 2014. Workshop for E-Module Tutors to Support, Discuss, Tutor and Examine Students On-line, Chiromo, UON Kenya. May 2014. AAEDEC International Dental Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, United Arab Emirates February 2014

31st Kenya Dental Association Scientific Conference, Panafric Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. October 2013

101st FDI Annual World Dental Congress, Istanbul, Turkey. August 2013.

Kenyatta National Hospital/ CDC USAID, Resource Mobilisation workshop, Panafric Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. February 2013. 30th Kenya Dental Association Scientific Conference, Panafric Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. October 2012. University of Nairobi, Centre for Open and Distance Learning, Writers and Reviewers Workshop, KWS Institute, Naivasha, Kenya. March, June, December 2012. Joint conference Kenya Dental Association and AOG-United Kingdom, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. February 2012. 29th Kenya Dental Association Scientific Conference, Panafric Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. October 2011. University of Nairobi and International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons course on Head and Neck tumours, School of Dental Sciences, Nairobi, Kenya. March 2011. Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) - Quality Management Systems seminar, Utalii Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. January 2011.

Muhimbili University of Health and International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons course on Head and Neck manifestations of systemic diseases, Dareesalam, Tanzania. October 2010.

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28th Kenya Dental Association Scientific Conference, Crown Plaza Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. October 2010. University of Nairobi, Kenya Dental Association and IHDE implants, Comprehensive implant course and hands on, School of Dental Sciences, Nairobi, Kenya. March 2010. University of Nairobi and International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons course on Benign Head and Neck tumours, School of Dental Sciences, Nairobi, Kenya. March 2010. International Association of Dental Research and Kenya Dental Association Joint Conference, Whitesands Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya. September 2009.

University of Nairobi and International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Basic Medical and Dental sciences, School of Dental Sciences, Nairobi, Kenya. September 2007. Kenya Utalii College Customer Care course, Nairobi, Kenya. February 2007

Databytes computer training institute course on MS Office 2000 computer operating skills, Nairobi, Kenya. January and February 2005. Kenya Medical Association 32nd scientific conference, Nairobi, Kenya. April 2004. University of Nairobi, School of Dental Sciences, workshop on Indirect Composite Placement Technique, Nairobi, Kenya. December 2004. International Association of Dental Research (IADR) conference, Hilton Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. August 2004. Center for British Teachers (CfBT) – peer support, group facilitator and trainer of Trainers in HIV/AIDS. April, May, August and December 2003.

Kenyatta National Hospital, HIV/AIDS Education seminar, Nairobi, Kenya. November 2002. Kijabe mission hospital, Clinical attachment in orthodontics, Kijabe, Kenya.

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September to December 2002. University of Nairobi and University of Maryland in conjunction with operation smile. Orthodontic Management of Cleft Palate Patients, Nairobi, Kenya. January 2002. 31. Kenyatta National Hospital/ Road safety Network. Basic Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support. April and August 2000. 32. International Association of Dental Research (IADR) conference, Nairobi, Kenya. October 1998. 33. East African Regional Oral Health Workshop on Oral Health Research Promotion, Nairobi, Kenya. November 1997.

33. Participates in continuous dental education programs organized by

Kenya Dental Association, School of Dental sciences among others.

PROFFESSIONAL LICENSURE Dental Surgeon- Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council. License No. B590 issued on March 10th 2000 Annual Specialist Practice License (Periodontology) No. SP/2020/4468 for the year 2020. Specialist Recognition in the field of Periodontology - Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council, serial no. 654 on 8th March 2013.

PROFFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AFFILLIATIONS

Kenya Medical Association. Member, 2000-2005.

International Association for Dental Research. Member, 1998-2009 Kenya Dental Association. Member, 2000 to date.

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Kenya Dental Association. Vice Chairman, 2011 to 2014. Kenya Dental Association. Chairman, 2015 to date.

Kenya Dental Association, National Dental Health Action Month (NDHAM), Chairman, 2010 to date. Association of Professional Societies of East Africa. Alternate member,

representing Kenya Dental Association. 2011 to 2014. Association of Professional Societies of East Africa. Council member. 2015 to 2019. FDI African Regional Organization (ARO) Vice President East Africa 2015 to date FDI Budget Reference Committee Member, 2017. FDI Audit Committee Member, 2018.

ADI Nominations Committee Member 2018 ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS 1. Lenana School, Old Boys Association (Laibon Society), Member

2. University of Nairobi, Alumni Association, Life Member Bronze/2017/089207 3. Interim Official University of Nairobi, Alumni Association, School of

Dental Sciences Chapter.

MEMBERSHIP IN OTHER ORGANISATIIONS Royal Nairobi Golf Club Member, 2018 to date

International Christian Centre (ICC Church): Member, Capital Stewardship Campaign, 2012 to date. Kakamega Golf Club: Member, 2009 to date

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Parkroad Hockey Club: Chairman, 2008 to date. Public Service Club: Member, 2000 to date PROJECT GRANTS ATTRACTED AND MANAGED UNDER MY LEADERSHIP AT KENYA DENTAL ASSOCIATION . WDDF Oral Health: “Well baby, Well mother”outreach program: funded

by FDI to Moi University (2018-2019): Swiss francs CHF10000 FDI/ Unilever Brush day and Night campaign and World Oral Health Day Activities (WOHD) activities in Kenya for Children Education and Outreach program phase 4;( 2018) 8000 Euros KDA and Wrigley Company Foundation through King Badouin Foundation

United States (KBFUS); “Meno Yetu, Afya Yetu Project” to develop sustainable and evidence based oral health promotion interventions in five counties in Kenya; (2017-2019) 143,000 Dollars FDI/Unilever Brush day and Night campaign and World Oral Health Day Activities (WOHD) activities in Kenya for Children Education and Outreach program phase 3;( 2017) 8000 Euros FDI/Unilever Brush day and Night campaign and World Oral Health Day

Activities (WOHD) activities in Kenya for Children Education and Outreach program phase 2;( 2016) 8000 Euros Project Conceptualization and Grant Proposal to National Institutes of Health through Janelle Shanley, assessing parenting practices and service system to adapt a prevention program to promote child wellbeing in Kenya. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Participated in Legal and Health Clinic day for Kangemi Women

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Empowerment Centre. 12th September 1998.

Participated in a dental outreach camp at Mama Nginas Children Home

organized by MASK (Medecins Au Secours Kenya) 21st July 2001

Participated in Kenya Medical Association medical camps at Taita Taveta, Elwak (Moyale), Baringo and Machakos. 2001.

Participated in Mediplus Organized Community Health at Wangige/Kikuyu

constituency. July 2002

Participated in KNH Community treatment at Korogocho together with

other specialties. 2000, 2001.2002,2003,

Participated in Medical and Dental outreach camp at Msambweni.

11th -13th July 2003

Organized and carried out checkup and treatment at Mama Ngina

Children home. 21st July 2004.

Participates in checkup and treatment at Dagoretti children’s home

Participated in checkup and treatment at PCEA- Oloolaiser Parish.

15th September 2007.

Participed in Gathanga interdenominational development initiative

Medical camp. 9th Oct 2010.

Participated in the Kenya Dental Association/ Listerine outreach camps in

Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret and Nairobi. 2012

Participated in World Oral Health day Stakeholders meetings and

thereafter outreach programs. September 2011and 2012 March 2013,

2014 and 2015

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Organized and participated in a slum outreach in Makadara constituency

August 2014

Participates in country wide Kenya Dental Association Action month

dental camps 1998 to date.

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HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Mentoring and counseling, reading, outreach and volunteer programs, sports

(hockey, football, swimming, running, golf), travelling.

Finisher 21km Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon 2014 and 2015 – “Wild

about Vision” contributing to reduction of avoidable blindness in Kenya.

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ACADEMIC REFEREES 1) Prof. Evelyn Waigayu,

Associate Professor and Specialist Periodontologist, University Dental Hospital, P.O. Box 19559 NAIROBI. Tel: 254 2 252093

2) Prof. Masiga Mary, Associate Professor and Specialist Paedodontist, Department of Paediatric and Orthodontics, University Dental Hospital, P.O. Box 48792, NAIROBI. Tel: 254 20 215555

3) Dr. Mulli Tonnie, Lecturer and Consultant Periodontologist, Department of Periodontology, Community and Preventive Dentistry, University Dental Hospital, P.O. Box 19559, NAIROBI. Tel: 254 20 2712121 Fax: 254 20 2717177

4) Dr. Bernina Kisumbi, Senior Lecturer and Biomaterials, Department of Conservative and Prosthetic Dentistry, University Dental Hospital, P.O. Box 19559, NAIROBI. Tel: 254 20 2712121 Fax: 254 20 2717177

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