Philippa Asamoah Larbi
Accra
Summary
Dedicated and ambitious professional with excellent communication skills. Experienced in working closely with team leaders and members to contribute to the success of a dynamic clinic. Passionate about educating patients on proper dental hygiene. Up-to-date on the latest dental techniques for providing exceptional patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Officer
University of Ghana Medical Centre
06.2024 - Current
- Conduct thorough dental examinations and assessments to establish patient diagnoses and treatment plans
- Provide a wide range of medical and dental care, including advanced restorative treatments like crowns and bridges, endodontic treatment, prosthetic procedures and minor oral surgery
- Collaborate with specialists as needed to ensure comprehensive care for complex cases
- Involved in dental emergency care
Dental Hygienist
Trust Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g
- Removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health
Senior House Officer
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
Accra
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Carried out dental restorations, advanced conservative treatment, immediate dentures, scaling and polishing, root planning, extractions, dental emergency care, laboratory requests and presentations
- Management of paediatric patients, assisted in fabrication of orthodontic appliances, extraction of uncomplicated wisdom teeth, management of injured patients, as well as assisting for major oral and maxillofacial surgeries under general anaesthesia
Junior House Officer
37 Military Hospital
Accra
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Performed four major house job rotations namely, Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Orthodontics and Pedodontics, Conservative Dentistry and Prosthetic Dentistry
- Carried out dental restorations, advanced conservative treatment, immediate dentures, scaling and polishing, root planning, extractions, dental emergency care, laboratory requests and presentations, prepared patients for surgery, management of paediatric patients, assisted in extraction of uncomplicated wisdom teeth, management of injured patients
Education
Masters - Public Health
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana10.2024
Bachelor Of Dental Surgery -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ghana08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ghana05.2018
West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) - General Science
Aburi Girl's Senior High School
Aburi, Eastern Region, West Africa06.2015
Skills
- Conduct research
- Set up research studies
- Work independently
- Collaborate within a team
- Good communication skills
- Management skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Invisalign Training Participation and Attendance, 09/01/24
- Fundamentals of Global Health Research (University of Washington, Online Professional Course), 06/01/22
- Certificate of Participation- SCORA Exchange programme, Kigali-Rwanda, 08/01/18
Accomplishments
- Participated in the annual Multigrain colour sorter competition (Robotics) (2014)
- Achieved an efficient finance system for the Robotics club through effectively helping with fund raising and numerous avenues for revenue.
- Spear-headed a dental church community outreach programme within the locality.
Languages
- English, fluent in speaking; proficiency in writing
- French, speaking and writing; beginner
- Akan, native
References
- Dr. Gabriel Doe Ketemepi, Maxillofacial Specialist, Dental Department, 37 Military Hospital, +233 (0)244387054
- Professor Christian Obirikorang, Department of Molecular medicine, Private mail bag, KNUST, chrisobiri@gmail.com, +233(0) 244512452
- Dr. Alfred Nyarko, Restorative Specialist, Dental Department, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, +233(0) 244270108
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading novels
- Singing
- Watching movies
- Sight-seeing
- Volunteering
Softwarecompetencies
- Good command and use in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publishing)
- Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)
- Stata
Research
Researcher, Factors Affecting Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Among Pregnant Women, Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana, 06/01/24, 07/01/24, Conducted research to assess oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among pregnant women., Determined the prevalence of oral health disease states in the target group., Identified key factors affecting OHRQoL using the OHIP-14 scale.
Languages
English
First Language
French
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Medical Officer
University of Ghana Medical Centre
06.2024 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Trust Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2024
Senior House Officer
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2023
Junior House Officer
37 Military Hospital
11.2021 - 10.2022
Masters - Public Health
University of Ghana
Bachelor Of Dental Surgery -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) - General Science
Aburi Girl's Senior High School
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