Residents of Nandi County have been urged to prioritize oral healthcare services from licensed and registered dental practitioners to ensure safe and quality treatment.
Speaking during the World Oral Health Day commemorations held at KMTC Mosoriot, Oral Health Specialist Dr, Musa Kiptanui called on members of the public to keep off unqualified service providers and instead seek care from professionals registered by the relevant regulatory authorities.
Kiptanui noted that the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council continues to register dental facilities and practitioners across the country to safeguard public health.
He emphasized that accessing services from accredited personnel ensures that patients receive proper diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
He further cautioned residents against self-treatment and delayed hospital visits, observing that many oral health conditions are preventable and treatable when detected early.
Kiptanui encouraged the public to adopt regular dental checkups and proper oral hygiene practices as part of routine healthcare.
In the same event, Nandi County Government Director for health Dr, Christine Chebet, reiterated the county government’s commitment to strengthening access to professional dental services through established health facilities.
She pointed out that the county has equipped several hospitals with qualified dental personnel, including Kapsabet County Referral Hospital, Nandi Hills Sub- County Hospital and Kaptumo Sub-County Hospital.
Chebet urged residents to make use of these facilities, where trained dentists, community oral health officers, and dental technologists are available to provide comprehensive care.
She also discouraged the use of painkillers as a long-term solution, stressing that oral health problems require professional medical attention.
The county joined the global community in marking World Oral Health Day with a renewed focus on awareness creation, prevention and access to qualified dental services for all residents.
By Geoffrey Satia
