Court blocks scope expansion for oral health officers Health 41 min ago

The Kenya Dental Association had challenged a publication issued on July 21, arguing that it purported to expand the scope of practice of non-dentist community oral health officers to provide advanced dental care services reserved for general dentists and specialist dentists.

What you need to know: The Kenya Dental Association had challenged a publication issued on July 21, arguing that it purported to expand the scope of practice of non-dentist community oral health officers to provide advanced dental care services reserved for general dentists and specialist dentists.

The Kenya Dental Association has secured temporary court orders blocking the implementation of a notice that sought to expand the scope of practice for non-dentist community oral health officers.