DR. ABIGAIL APPIAH
Dentist
Kumasi,Ashanti
Summary
A purpose-driven, self-motivated, and young dentist. Strong background working in peri-urban communities, and low-income populations and a special interest in health policy and intercultural relations with a keen interest in Research, clinical and academic work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Dentist
Somanya Polyclinic
11.2022 - Current
- Clerk in detail all cases presented to the clinic
- Diagnose oral diseases and causes of malformations in patients
- Recommend appropriate treatments for patients’ diseases and ailments
- Educate children and parents on various ways to prevent oral diseases and improve overall oral health such as proper flossing, brushing, and gargling methods
- Utilize dental X-rays to determine the exact state of patients’ oral structures and possible causes of presenting complaints
- Interpret and communicate the results of all investigations to patients for treatment planning
- Perform various dental procedures like prophylaxis, fluoride therapy, restorations, extractions, root canal treatments, pulp therapies, and tooth replacements to treat various diseases, alleviate pain and improve the oral hygiene of patients.
Locum Dentist
Motherlove Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Clerk in detail all cases presented to the clinic
- Utilize dental X-rays to determine the exact state of patients’ oral structures and possible causes of presenting complaints
- Interpret and communicate the results of all investigations to patients for treatment planning
- Accurately diagnose oral diseases in patients
- Recommend appropriate treatments for patients’ diseases and ailments
- Perform various dental procedures like scaling and polishing, whitening, restorations, extractions, root canal treatments, and tooth replacement to treat various diseases, alleviate pain, and improve patients’ oral hygiene.
Dentist (House Officer)
KorleBu Teaching Hospital
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Clerked in detail all cases presented to the clinic and on the ward
- Utilized dental X-rays to determine the exact state of patients’ oral structures and possible causes of presenting complaints
- Interpreted and communicated the results of all investigations to patients for treatment planning
- Diagnosed oral diseases in patients with the help of supervisors
- Recommended appropriate treatments for patients’ diseases and ailments under supervision
- Educated patients on various ways to prevent oral diseases and improve overall oral health such as proper flossing and brushing methods
- Performed various dental procedures like scaling and polishing, whitening, restorations, extractions, root canal treatments, and tooth replacement to treat various diseases, alleviate pain, and improve the oral hygiene of patients under supervision.
Education
BDS - Dental Surgery
University of Ghana School of Medicine And Dentistry
09.2018
BSc - Medical Sciences
University of Ghana
09.2015
West African Senior School Certificate Examination -
Archbishop Porter Girls Senior High School
06.2012
Skills
- Endodontic Therapy
- Patient Relationships
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Geriatric dentistry
- Extractions
- Teeth Bleaching
- Patient education and prophylaxis
- Root canal treatment
- Local anesthesia administration
- Special Needs Dentistry
- Restorative Dentistry
- Prosthodontics knowledge
Languages
English
German
Internship
Motherlove Hospital, Adenta Frafraha, 09/01/18, 05/01/19, Educational talks to patients., Clerk patients and presented to the dentist in charge., Assisted Dentists with procedures.
Social Engagements
- Head of the medical team, (Women with a mandate NGO), Accra, 08/01/20, Empowerment and development of women and seeks to help the poor and needy in communities., Organization of medical outreaches, writing of articles, education, and counseling on medical-related issues., Provision of dental and medical care through my mobile clinic to needy communities.
- Volunteer Dentist, Church of Pentecost Health Professionals Network, 06/01/21, (Dental education and screenings)
- Volunteer Dentist, Empowerment Worship Center Health Outreach Team, Accra, 2018, 2019, (Dental screenings)
- Volunteer, PENSA KorleBu (Outreach Ministry), Accra, 06/01/14, 11/01/18
References
- Professor Grace Parkins, Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, University of Ghana/ KorleBu Teaching Hospital, +233206301065, geparkins@ug.edu.gh
- Dr. Alfred Dickson Dai-Kosi, Senior Lecturer, Community and Preventive Dentistry, University of Ghana, +233243328899, addai-kosi@ug.edu.gh
- Dr. Matthew Boamah, Consultant Oral and maxillofacial Surgeon, KorleBu Teaching Hospital, +23324466437, moboamah@ug.edu.gh
Hobbies and Interests
- Counselling
- Reading
- Meeting People
Certification
Certificate of Full Registration JUNE 2021 Medical and Dental Council of Ghana.
Timeline
General Dentist
Somanya Polyclinic
11.2022 - Current
Locum Dentist
Motherlove Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Dentist (House Officer)
KorleBu Teaching Hospital
06.2019 - 05.2021
BDS - Dental Surgery
University of Ghana School of Medicine And Dentistry
BSc - Medical Sciences
University of Ghana
West African Senior School Certificate Examination -
Archbishop Porter Girls Senior High School
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