Albert Amoah Affum
Accra,Greater Accra
Summary
A dynamic and disciplined lieutenant (GN) and doctor of dental surgery with years of progressive experience in both military and civilian dental settings. Proven expertise in advanced clinical diagnostics, treatment planning, and emergency care, achieving consistently high patient satisfaction and operational readiness. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring junior officers and coordinating multidisciplinary teams while ensuring strict compliance with infection‑control protocols and leveraging practice management systems. Committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care and fostering continuous professional development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant (GN), Doctor (Dent)
37 Military Hospital
Accra, Greater Accra Region
07.2023 - Current
- Perform routine and advanced procedures (cleanings, fillings, root canals, and extractions).
- Oversee continuity of care for military personnel and dependents.
- Developing individualised treatment and recall plans.
- Mentor and train junior officers and dental officers.
- Leading quarterly workshops on clinical techniques and patient communication.
- Coordinate emergency dental triage and on-call rotations.
- Leverage practice management software to maintain accurate electronic records and manage inventory.
Dental officer
Advocate Healthcare Limited
Botwe-Lakeside, Greater Accra Region
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed endodontic procedures (root canals), crown preparations, and provisional restorations.
- Collaborated with orthodontists, oral surgeons and lab technicians to coordinate multidisciplinary treatment plans
- Introduced a preventive‐care recall system to boost routine check‑up attendance.
- Trained and supervised dental assistants on radiographic techniques and patient management.
- Utilised practice management software to optimise appointment scheduling and billing processes.
Dental officer
Elis Dental Clinic
Awoshi, Greater Accra Region
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered comprehensive general dentistry services to a caseload of patients.
- Managed sterilisation workflows and inventory control.
- Conducted patient consultations and treatment planning.
- Implemented chairside oral health education.
Housemanship
37 Military Hospital
Accra, Greater Accra Region
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Rotated through oral surgery, paediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, and emergency dental care departments.
- Assisted in surgical extractions and minor oral surgeries under senior supervision.
- Performed prophylactic cleanings, fluoride applications, and basic restorations.
- Maintained and audited patient records in the hospital's electronic health system.
- Educated inpatients and outpatients on oral hygiene best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
University of Ghana
Accra, Greater Accra Region 2015 - 2018
Bachelor of Science - Medical Sciences
University of Ghana
Accra, Greater Accra Region 2012 - 2015
General Science
Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School
Legon, Greater Accra Region 2009 - 2012
Skills
- Analytical Clinical Diagnostics
- Strategic Treatment Planning
- Good Communication Skills
- Operational supervision
- Command leadership
- Adequate Technical Proficiency
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Efficient Time Management
- Dynamic Adaptability
Languages
English
Advanced
Akan
Advanced
Certification
- Certificate in Basic Military Law (April, 2025)
- Medical and Dental Council certification (November, 2021)
Training
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care—Combat Medic/Corpsman Course (TCCC) from the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) (September, 2024)
- Regimental Training at Western Naval Command, Sekondi (Jan, 2024-June, 2024)
- Mass Casualty Management Course (May, 2024)
- Maritime Domain Awareness Course (MDA) at Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training centre (KAIPTC) (May, 2024)
- Military Academy at Whistler Barracks Regimental at Western Naval Command (March, 2023 - Nov, 2023)
- Basic Peace Support Operations Course at KAIPTC (October, 2023)
Leadership Positions
- Services Basic School, Burma Camp
Health Prefect, in charge of environment, sanitation, and first aid.
- PRESEC, Legon
1. Scripture Union Counselor
2. Kwansa House Counselor and Dorm monitor
- University of Ghana (UG)
1. Health Officer of the University of Ghana Medical Students Association and the Health Board member of the Federation of Ghana Medical Students Association
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lieutenant (GN), Doctor (Dent)
37 Military Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Dental officer
Advocate Healthcare Limited
01.2022 - 02.2023
Dental officer
Elis Dental Clinic
11.2021 - 12.2021
Housemanship
37 Military Hospital
11.2019 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
University of Ghana
2015 - 2018
Bachelor of Science - Medical Sciences
University of Ghana
2012 - 2015
General Science
Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School
2009 - 2012
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