Dental Clinic

Dental Clinic Background:
Kagando Hospital Dental Clinic was started on 1st AUGUST 1997 and is located within the quadrangle of the OutPatient department. Originally managed by general practitioner expertriates in the 1980s and early 90s,It has evolved and now is managed by a Senior Dental Surgeon and a PUBLIC Health Dental Officer. Other staff include Chair side Assistant and general nurse all involved  in providing a comprehensive range of oral healthcare services that include routine oral outpatient and inpatient treatment and care.

Mission
Our Mission is to offer quality Dental and Oral services to clients who seek services at Kagando Hospital and in line with the goal of Kagando Hospital.

Aim and Objectives:
To provide a wholesome package of quality oral health care to patients and clients seeking services at Kagando Hospital as well as providing preventive care in communities with in our catchment area.

Motto: SMILES FOR LIFE

Information about the Department
Composition/Specialization
Services Offered :We offer a number of specialised services including:

  • Restorative Dentistry(Fillings)
  • Endodontic treatment (Root canal therapy)
  • Prosthetics (Replacement of missing teeth)
  • Orthodontic therapy (Correcting mal-aligned teeth)
  • Periodontology (Oral tissue management)
  • Maxilla-Facial Surgical procedures (Extraction of teeth, fixing and immobilizing fractures as well as removal of simple swellings)
  • Oral Health education (Preventive Public Health Aspect)

Dental Treatment Costs
Our services are at costs which are pocket friendly and are in line with the hospital policy of a religious affiliated non profit organization.

Insurance: We offer Dental and Oral services to organizations that hold an insurance policy

DEPARTMENT HEAD

Dr Eliud Mumbere,
Is a Senior Dental Surgeon with over 10years experience in Dentistry.
Holds  a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS),  Makerere University, DIPLOMA  in Public HEALTH dentistry( UIAHMS-Mulago Hospital Complex), Advanced Diploma in Health Management and Leadership (UIAHMS) Dip Clinical Medicine and Community Health, student of Masters of Science in Health proffessions Education- Makerere University 2019 cohort -0772842597