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TTaabbllee OOff CCoonntteenntt PERSONAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 3 EDUCATION BACKGROUND ................................................................................................... 3 SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS WON .................................................................................... 4 WORKING AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE .............................................................................. 4 LEADERSHIP AND ADMISTRATIVE POSITIONS .................................................................... 5 POST GRADUATES RESEARCH SUPERVISION .................................................................... 6 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ..........................................................................................42 PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION ............................................................................................43 ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT ....................................................................................................43 UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT ............................................................................43 COLLEGE COMMITTEES .......................................................................................................43 SCHOOL COMMITTEES ..........................................................................................................43 DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES....................................................................................44 PUBLICATIONS (PEER REVIEWED) .......................................................................................44 OTHER PUBLICATION .............................................................................................................51 PEER REVIEWED E-LEARNING MODULES ...........................................................................52 PAPERS PRESENTED IN SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES .......................................................52 COLLABORATIONS AND LINKAGES ......................................................................................59 ACHIEVEMENT AS DEAN SCHOOL OF DENTAL SCIENCES (JANUARY 2013-JANAURY 2017) ........................................................................................................................................60 ACHIEVEMENT AS CHAIRMAN DEPARTMENT OF PERIODONTOLOGY/COMMUNITY AND PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY ......................................................................................................62 RECRUITMENT /PROMOTION AND TRAINING OF THE STAFF AT THE SCHOOL OF DENTAL SCIENCES.................................................................................................................62 TEACHING FACILITIES: UPGRADE AND ADOPTION OF MODERN TECHNOLOGIES .........62 IMPROVED PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ...........................................................................63 ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL TEACHING FACILITIES .......................................................63 FINANCIAL ACHIEVEMENT .....................................................................................................63 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ..............................................................................................63 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................64 OTHER ACHIEVEMENT ...........................................................................................................64 RESEARCH GRANTS ..............................................................................................................65 PROPOSALS UNDER PREPARATION: ...................................................................................68 CONSULTANCIES ...................................................................................................................68 COMMUNITY BASED OUTREACH ..........................................................................................68 RESEARCH INTERESTS .........................................................................................................68 PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL MATTERS .............................................................................68 MEMBERSHIPS OF PROFFESSIONAL BODIES .....................................................................69 FACILITATOR IN SEMINAR .....................................................................................................69 WORKSHOPS ORGANISED ...................................................................................................69 WORKSHOPS CONFERENCES ATTENDED .........................................................................70 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION APPOINTMENTS ........................................................................73 OTHERS RELEVANT ACTIVITIES .........................................................................................73 REFEREES ..............................................................................................................................74

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PPEERRSSOONNAALL IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN NAME Prof. Loice Warware Gathece

PERMANENT ADDRESS: P.O. Box 2631-00202-KNH Nairobi.

CONTACT ADDRESS: UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

SCHOOL OF DENTAL SCIENCES,

P.O. Box 19676, 00202 NAIROBI. TELEPHONE 254-773-181-503 254-722-755-590 E-MAIL [email protected], [email protected]

DATE OF BIRTH December 20th 1967

PLACE OF BIRTH Kirinyaga county

GENDER Female

SUMMARY OF PROFILE

I am a committed, reliable, trustworthy, hardworking, focused and dedicated person who is

result oriented. I work independently with or without supervision. I possess good teaching,

clinical, research, managerial, conceptual and interpersonal skills. I am also a gifted mentor,

motivator and role model.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

2006-2011 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health, University of Nairobi. Thesis Title: “Impact of Health Education on Oral Health and Oral Health Related Quality of Life Among Persons Living with HIV in two comprehensive care centres in Nairobi” .

1996-2000 Master Degree in Public Health (MPH), University of Nairobi. Thesis Title: The Impact of Peer Education on Behaviour of Female Sex Workers in two Different Areas in Nairobi, Kenya’ Units covered - Epidemiology, Research methodology, Health service management and administration, Health planning and policy development, Primary health care, Family health, Demography, nutrition, Biostatistics, Environmental health and occupation health, medical sociology and anthropology, control of communicable diseases and health economics.

mailto:[email protected]


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1987-1991 Bachelor Degree in Dental Surgery (BDS), University of Nairobi. Secondary education 1985 - 1986 Secondary School (A- Level): Kenya Advance Certificate of Education

(K.A.C.E), Loreto High School Limuru. 1981 - 1984 Secondary school (O-Level): Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE),

Karoti girls’ secondary School. Primary education 1974 - 1980 Certificate of primary education (CPE), Kagio primary school. SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS WON 1987-1991 Government of Kenya scholarship to pursue Bachelor of Dental Surgery

(BDS) at the University of Nairobi 1996-2000 Government of Kenya scholarship to pursue Masters of Public Health at

the university of Nairobi. 1999-2000 Research grant from USAID to undertaken masters research on the

Impact of Peer Education on Behaviour of Female Sex Workers in two Different Areas in Nairobi, Kenya

2008-2011 Grant from the Deans committee, University of Nairobi for PhD study on Impact of Health Education on Oral Health and Oral Health Related Quality of Life among Persons Living with HIV in two Comprehensive Care Centres in Nairobi.

WORKING AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Feb 2012 to Date Associate professor, Department of Periodontology/ Community

and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi.

Feb 2005 to Feb 2012 Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontology/Community and

Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi.

April 2001 to Feb 2005 Lecturer, Department of Periodontology/Community and

Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi.

March 1998 –April 2001 Tutorial fellow, Department of Periodontology/Community and

Preventive Dentistry, University of Nairobi.

1996-1998 Senior Dental officer, Ministry of Health, Embu Provincial General Hospital.

1993 - 1996 Dental officer I, ministry of health, Embu provincial General

Hospital.

1991 - 1992 Dental officer II (intern), Kenyatta National Hospital.

2002 – 2003: Part-time lecturer, Research methodology course for diploma in community health students, AMREF.

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2002 – 2003: Part-time lecturer, Research for health and development

courses, AMREF.

1998-2006 Geographical Practice/private practice, school of Dental Sciences

LEADERSHIP AND ADMISTRATIVE POSITIONS

Jan 2013- Jan 2017 Dean, School of dental Science, University of Nairobi. Duties

included Chairing School Board, School Board of Examiners and School Management Board. Supervising day to day running of the school and managing the Dental Hospital.

2008-Jan 2013 Chairman, Department of Periodontology/Communiity and Preventive Dentistry. Duties included supervision of day-to day running of the department including teaching and examination.

April 2002-Aug 2008 Head of Division, Community and Preventive Dentistry. Duties include co-ordination of teaching of community and preventive dentistry to undergraduate and research methodology, primary oral health care and biostatistics to postgraduate students in the school.

Jan-Feb 2000, Feb-Mar 2001, June 2001-June 2002, Feb 2003, June 2004 Acting chairman, Department of Periodontology/Community

and preventive Dentistry . Other leadership positions held

February 2017- to Date Patron, African Dental Students Associations (AFRO-DSA)

Acting Principal, College of Health Sciences:

7-10 December 2015, 10-16th April 2016, 22rd July 2016, 13-19 December 2016.

March 2015 to Dec2017 Vice Chairman, Mater Hospital Governing council, Chairman

executive committee and health and standard committee. 2017 to date Immediate past President IADR, East and Southern Africa

Division 2014 to sep 2017 President IADR, East and Southern Africa Division 2014-to date Chairperson, Board of Management, Kinyaga Secondary School 1994-1996 During my period at Embu provincial general hospital I acted as

the Provincial Dental Officer, District Dental Offices and head of the Dental unit on several occasion

Sep-Nov 1987 Recruit in-charge, Embu Barrack at the National Youth Service

(NYS) during pre-University training.

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POST GRADUATES RESEARCH SUPERVISION COMPLETED THESIS (MASTERS) 1. Student Dr Osundwa Tom; 2005

Title: Pattern of cleft lip and palate as seen in various Kenyan hospitals. Masters in Dental Surgery (MDS), Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.

2. Student: Dr Kennedy Koech; 2005 Title: Pattern of adult HIV-infection associated oro-facial lesions and their relationship with ARV therapy, immune status and tuberculosis in a Nairobi centre. Masters in Dental Surgery (MDS), Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. ,

3. Student: Dr Njoroge Nancy W; 2007 Title: Early Childhood caries among 3-5 year olds and their caregivers’ oral health knowledge, attitude and practice in Kiambu District, Kenya. Masters in Dental Surgery (MDS), Pediatric Dentistry.

4. Student Dr silvia Kassami Matalanga; 2009

Title: Oral health status of children aged 3-12 years in relation to their mothers’ oral health status. Masters in Dental Surgery (MDS), Pediatric Dentistry.

5. Student Dr Gichu Nicholas;2009 Title: Dental phobia and dental caries experience among patients age 5 year in Nairobi. Masters in Dental Surgery (MDS), Pediatric Dentistry.

6. Student Dr Nyamu Emily; 2009 Title: IRF6 gene variation in a Kenyan population with non-syndromic cleft lip and palate. Masters in Dental Surgery (MDS), Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.

7. Student Dr Sanya Okumu; 2009

Title: Clinicohistopathological variations of peadiatric orofacial malignant neoplsms. Masters in Dental Surgery (MDS), Oral and Maxillofacial surgery

8. Student Dr Kamau Martin; 2010

Title: Clinic-histopathological variations and effectiveness of diagnostic methods of maxillofacial sarcomas – a 10 year audit. Masters in Dental Surgery (MDS), Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.

9. Student Dr Ndungu Mwasha; 2010 Title: Candida and denture habits among Complete Denture. Masters in Dental Surgery (MDS), Prosthodontics.

10. Student Dr James Nyaga; 2010 Title: Internal Morphology in First Permanent Molars in A Kenyan population of African decent. Masters in Dental Surgery (MDS), Prosthodontics.

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11. Student Dr Amritpal Kaur Kalsi; 2010 Title: Dental Radiographic age assessment of the Kenya Child population; a comparison of three methods. Masters in Forensic odontology, University of Western Cape

12. Student Dr Kimei Kibet; 2010

Title: Oral health status among children with heart defects in Nairobi and their caregivers oral health care knowledge, attitudes and practices. Masters in Dental Surgery (MDS), Pediatric Dentistry.

13. Student Dr Kassim B. Alasow; 2011

Title: Efficiency of Light curing Units in Nairobi Kenya. Masters in Dental Surgery (MDS), Prosthodontics.

14. Student Dr Immaculate Opondo; 2011

Title: Effect of dental caries and malocclusion on oral health related quality of life of 11-14 years old children in Viwandani slum, Nairobi. Masters in Dental Surgery (MDS), Pediatric Dentistry.

15. Student Dr Njama June; 2012

Title: Oral health and nutritional status of children with healing disability in comparison to those with normal healing in Nairobi. Masters in Dental Surgery (MDS), Pediatric Dentistry.

16. Student Dr Ariemba Rael (MDS Prosthodontics); 2014

Title: Reliability of nasal and inter-canthal width to determine the mesio-distal widths of the maxillary anterior teeth in a Kenya population.

17. Student Josca Ogola (Master of Science in Public Health- Kenyatta University); 2014 Title: Oral health knowledge, attitudes and practices among school going children in Nairobi.

18. Student Jethro wambugu (MDS Periodontology) 2014 Title: Occurrence of Red Complex and Aggregatibacter Actinomycetemconmitans In Subgingival Plague Among Patients With Periodontal Disease At The Kenyatta National Hospital

19. Student Gaichu Joyce (MDS Prosthodontics) 2014 Title: Root and canal morphology of permanent mandibular incisors in a Kenyan population

20. Student Dr Kirimi James Mung’atia (MDS OMFS) 2015 Title: Characterization of Mutations in exons 6 and 7 of The TP 53 gene in oral squamous cell carcinoma in Kenya

21. Student Dr Angela ombuna(MDS Prosthodontics) 2016 Title: Assessment of geometry of tooth preparations on dies for full crowns and bridge retainers in selected dental laboratories in Nairobi, Kenya

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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

1. Student Kyale Davis Sumbi (Post-graduate Diploma in Biomedical

(Research Methodology) 2014 Title: Dental caries experience and associated risk factors among 12 year old primary school children in Njiru district, Nairobi county.

COMPLETED THESIS (PhD)

1. Student Regina Mutave. 2015 Title: Effect Of Posters And Mobile-Health Education Strategies On Teething Beliefs And Oral Health Knowledge Among Mothers Attending Selected Well-Baby Clinics In Nairobi.

2. Student Dr osiro Olivia MA. University of Nairobi Title: Development of a Dental Cement using locally available materials in Kenya.: Student has received funding from CARTA and DAAD and has applied for funds from National research funds.- report writing and defense)

ONGOING SUPERVISION (PhD)

1. Student Lucy Gakuya. University of Nairobi. Title: Determinants of cervical cancer screening compliance among female students of university Nairobi Parkland campus.(Report writing stage and defense)

2. Student Dr Mathew Akama. University of Nairobi. Title: Effect of Platelet-Rich-Plasma on Healing of Mandibular Fractures Treated with Maxillomandibular Fixation (MMF) in Human Patients and Experimental Animals. Student at data collection stage. Applied for support from National Research Funds.

3. Student Dr Daniel kiptoo. Impact of decentralization of health care decision space and sector performance in Baringo County, Kenya.(proposal development stage)

4. Student Dr Martin Kamau. University of Nairobi Title: Evolution of TMJ ankylosis : A clinic-pathologic and molecular study. (Data Collection stage)

6.Student Dr James Nyaga University of Nairobi Rehabilitation of partially dentate patients using modified design polymer based partial dentures as a definitive prosthesis(proposal development stage)

7. Student Sabila Nelson. Texila University Behavioural factors associated with non-communicable diseases in bukwo district , eastern Uganda( Data collection stage)

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ONGOING SUPERVISION (Masters) 1. Student Dr Alfred O. Owiti (Msc International Health KEMRI –

ITROMID). Title: Oral health status and oral health-related quality of life of adult patients attending the dental unit at Mathari Hospital, Nairobi. (Awaiting defense)

2. Student Dr Rose Wanjohi. (MPH- University of Nairobi). Pre-Term Low Birth Weight and maternal periodontal Status among mothers attending a maternity hospital in Nairobi, Kenya (Report writing stage)

3. Student Dr David Kyale (MDS Periodontlogy-University of Nairobi). Fusobacterium Nucleatum and Preterm low Birth Weight (Awaits defense))

4. Student Dorcas Murage. Knowledge, practices and oral health status of 14 years and above cardiac patients at risk of infective endocarditis at K.N.H(Proposal development stage)

PHD EXAMINED Student Eyitope Ogunghenro ogunbodede PhD Thesis, University of Western

Cape Title Implementation of Oral Health Policies in African countries: South Africa

and Nigeria as case studies Student Evelyn Wagaiyu. PhD Thesis. Univeristy of Nairobi. Title A Comparative Study to Assess Interrelation I Polymorphisms and their

Relationship with Chronic Periodontitis in two Kenya Coastal Communities. Mentored the student during her PhD.

Student Regina Mutave James. PhD Thesis. Univeristy of Nairobi. Title Effect of posters and mobile-health education strategies on teething

beliefs and oral health knowledge among mothers in Nairobi. Mentored the student during her PhD.

Student Margaret N. Muiva. PhD Thesis. University of Nairobi Title Assessment of quality of life issues of women with gynaecological and

breast cancers in Kenya Student Drusilla Gekondo Moke Makworo Title A framework for contextualization of family centred care in the

management of hospitalised children in Kenya

UNDERGRADUATE SUPERVISON

SUPERVISED OVER 100 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECTS

Two of the projects won the Hatton award, IADR Eastern and Southern Africa Division (Liza

Mwangi 2010/2011, Munyao J 2004/2005) and 12have been published in peer reviewed

journals.

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Undergraduate supervison

2015

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2014

1 Shah Sajni Trupit, effect of homemade dental powder on population of streptococcus

mutans in vitro.

2 Tumaini Komora Sokorote, dental caries experience and exposure to second-hand

smoke in children aged 6-12 years in Nairobi, Kenya.

3 Vinayak Shivam, Fluoride concentration of effluent from flower farms in Naivasha and

the community’s knowledge and perception towards its health effects.

4 Wambugu S. Mbuthia, oral health status and oral health related quality of life in two

elderly homes in Nairobi.

5 Wateka N. Daniel, pattern of caries on specific teeth and surfaces among adult patients

visiting University Of Nairobi Dental Hospital

6 Amor Kerubo, knowledge, attitude and practice of smokeless tobacco use and its effect

on periodontal status of adolescent students in Nairobi

2013

1. Kamau MG

Causes and effects of tooth loss among patients visiting the university of Nairobi Dental

Hospital.

2. Matundura TB

Knowledge, perception and prevalence of gingival hypergigmentation among dental

patients attending the university of Nairobi dental hospital

3. Muyira RC

An audit of oral Kaposi Sarcoma at the University of Nairobi Dental Hospital between

1992 and 2012

4. Ndaigah SW

Oral health knowledge, attitudes and practices among students in two secondary

schools in Laikipia County

5. Ngurungu WN

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Patterns of reactive connective hyperplasia in the oral cavity among patients attending

university of Nairobi Dental Hospital between 2008-2012

2012

1. Malit A

Knowledge, attitude and preference of dental implants among dental patients in Nairobi

2. Onchwati LM

Level of knowledge, attitudes and practices in the use of unconventional dental remedies

for the management of fluorosis amongst 10 to 15 year-olds attending a primary school

in Kiambu County

3. Isaaka SS

Knowledge and attitude of dental students toward their undergraduate research projects

4. Mugo MG

Knowledge, attitude and practice of tooth whitening methods among patients visiting

University of Nairobi dental hospital

5. Mbaka FN

Knowledge, attitude and traditional dental health practices among the student and staff

of two secondary school in Meru

6. Gitonga DN

Levels, causes and effects of dental anxiety on oral healthseeking behavior among

students attending two secondary schools in Nairobi

7. Hussein SA

Patients’ satisfaction with periodontal treatment at the university of Nairobi Dental School

Hospital

8. Halima S

Dietary habits and caries experience among medical, pharmacy and nursing students in

the University of Nairobi, College of Health Sciences

9. Gikonyo MW

Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards the dental profession among the medical,

nursing and pharmacy students at the University of Nairobi

10. Abdi EI

Knowledge and attitudes towards the dental profession among students attending two

urban secondary schools in Nairobi

2011

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1. Gill HK

Clinicopathological features of oral squamous cell carcinoma of patients visiting the

University of Nairobi Dental hospital from 2004 to 2010

2. Juma NM

Oral health status and oral heal related quality of life in patients attending three hospices

in Kenya

3. Kangethe JN

Knowledge, attitude and practices towards aesthetic dentistry among pharmacy students

at the University of Nairobi

4. Khawaja S

A correlation of hand traced lateral cephalograms with digitally computerized lateral

cephalograms

5. Machogu VK

Knowledge of and attitude towards dental radiography among patients visiting the

University of Nairobi Dental Hospital

6. Mamujee AS

Knowledge, attitude and practice towards interdental cleaning among high school

students in Mombasa

7. Mugao GP

Psychosocial effects of tooth loss on patients attending the prosthetic clinic in the


8. Muthee T

Knowledge attitude and practice of keeping dental records among dentists in Nairobi

9. Ochich CA

Knowledge, attitude and application of denture adhesives among dentists in Nairobi

10. Odhiambo SB

Knowledge, attitude and practices of radiograpners towards radiation protection and

safety

11. Ongaki NDKnowledge attitude and practices on risk factors for oral cancer among

patients visiting University of Nairobi dental hospital oral diagnosis clinic

12. Uamburu NM

Knowledge attitude and practices of digital radiography among dentists in Nairobi

2010

1. Aseka NP

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Soft drinks and dental caries experience among 12-14 year old children attending

Khalsa Primary School, Naiboi

2. Attarwall TZ

A study on knowledge, attitude and practices of betel nut chewing among the Kenyan

Asian community living in Nairobi

3. Gata-Aura NK

Knowledge attitude and acceptance of teeth whitening methods among patients visting

the University of Nairobi Dental School

4. Kamere E

A study on the indications for root can therapy at the Univerisity of Nairobi Dental

Hospital between 2004-2009

5. Khakina N

Knowledge attitude and oral hygiene practices among high school students in two

schools in Bungoma south distric

6. Kinyita WS

Oral hygiene knowledge attitude and practices among primary school children aged

between 8-11 years in a private school in Thika

7. Machogu B

Etiology and effects of dental anxiety on early oral health seeking behavior among 9 to

15 year old children in Nairobi primary school

8. Mandavia KG

Oral health seeking behavior among patients visiting university of Nairobi Dental School

9. Maranga MJ

Knowledge attitude and oral hygiene practices among University of Nairobi Nursing

students

10. Marubu JW

Knowledge attitude and utilization of orthodontic treatment among 12-14 year olds

attending Thomas burke primary

11. Momanyi GK

Assessment of oral diseases and conditions among prosthodontic patients at the


12. Muindi M

Knowledge attitude and oral hygiene practices among high school students in Nzaui

district

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13. Mundia DK

Knowledge attitude and perception bruxism among patients visiting the University of

Nairobi Dental

14. Mutio KJ

Knowledge and attitude towards dental amalgam restorations among patients attending

conservation clinic at the University of Nairobi Dental Hospital

15. Mwangi LN

Effects of dental anxiety and phobia on oral health seeking behavior among adults

attending a Kenyan teaching hospital

16. Njogu LJM

Influence of malocclusion on the of dental caries among 6-18 year old patients attending

university of Nairobi dental hospital

17. Nyamai J

Knowledge attitude and pracrie of dental flossing among dental and medical students of

the university of Nairobi

18. Odhiambo SD

Knowledge and preventive measures on occupational hazards in dentistry among

undergraduate dental students in the university of Nairobi dental hospital

19. Odhiambo V

Caries experience in 6-13 year old children and their parents/guardians

20. Ogeto KM

Periodontal and prosthodontic treatment needs among people living in elderly care

facilities in Nairobi

21. Okiriamu A

Knowledge practices and concerns on the use of medical gloves among dental and

medical students of the university of Nairobi

22. Oramis D

The impact of oral health related advertisements on the oral health behavior among

children in two primary schools in Nairobi

23. Owino AE

Knowledge attitude and practices of prevention of dental caries among patients visiting

the university of Nairobi dental hospital oral diagnosis clinic

24. Salyani NS

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Oral hygience practices and gingival inflammation among patients visiting the

periodontology

25. Silas MT

Psychosocial effects of halitosis among medical and dental students in the University of

Nairobi

26. Sonigra NY

Oral health related quality of life among edentulous patients visiting the university of

Nairobi Dental Hospital and the Kenyatta national hospital

27. Ngumo M.

Impact of knowledge attitude and practice of dietary habits on oral health status among

11-14 year old in Kajiado

28. Wafula DW

Patient’s satisfaction with complete denture prostheses made by clinical year students at

the university Dental Hospital

2009

1. Sanda MO

Oral hygiene knowledge, attitude and oral hygiene practices of patients attending the

oral diagnosis clinic at the KNH dental unit

2. Bakhrani MA

Oral health seeking behavior among students of college of health sciences

3. Mutai E

Knowledge and practice of cross infection control amongst dental students in the

University of Nairobi dental Hospital

4. Kayiranga E

Knowledge of systemic diseases associated with periodontal diseases among petientss

visiting periodontology Clinic University of Nairobi Dental Hospital

5. Benjamin S.

Knowledge, attitude and use of mouthwash among dental and medical students of the

university of Nairobi

6. Munyao TJ

The role of dental commercial advertisements on the oral hygiene practices of third year

dental medicine and pharmacy students in the university of Nairobi

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7. Alex WN

Gender differences on choice of dintifrices among students in two secondary schools in

Nairobi

8. Lelei P

Knowledge, experience and risk factors for oral apathies ulcers among BDS students

9. Gulam AH

The pattern of occurrence and management of post-extraction complications at two

hospitals in Nairobi

10. Kezegule MM

A three year audit of the management of head and neck neoplasma at two referral

centres in Nairobi Kenya

11. Muna WG

Knowledge, attitude and practices on oral hygiene amongst diabetic patients atKenyatta

national hospital

12. Kemunto MD

Perception social and psychological effects of dental fluorosis among children in a

primary school in Ngong town

13. Luvay MH

Prevalence and the factors associated with dentine hypersensity among patients visiting

the university of dental hospital

14. Muuo EM

Reasons for and patterns of tooth extractions among patients seen at Machakos district

hospital dental clinic

15. Mugendi KN

Knowledge, attitude and practice of interdental cleaning among bachelor of arts students

in the university of Nairobi

16. Njuguna MB

A two year caries surface audit among patients visiting conservative clinic of university of

Nairobi dental hospital

17. Ogembo KA

Knowledge attitude and oral hygiene practices of college of health sciences support staff

18. Ogada AO

Prevalence of clinically undetected proximal caries on bitewing radiographs at the

university of dental hospital

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19. Ogolla VO

Patterns of mandibular fractures and management modalities

20. Sahil MP

Knowledge attitude and practice of post exposure prophylaxis by students and clinical

staff at dental school

21. Syed KS

Relationship between early childhood caries and feeding habits among children

attending two different clinics in Nairobi

22. Ebrahim RS

Dental staining among patients visiting the oral diagnosis clinic in the university of


23. Bakhrani MA

Oral health seeking behavior among students of college of health sciences

24. Gichuki RN

Expectations, experiences and satisfaction of patients visiting university of Nairobi dental

hospital conservative clinic

25. Induswe B.

The attitude and perception towards first year courses among dental students at the


26. Kibua D

Care givers attitude on the oral hygiene status and treatment needs of their children

aged between 6-10 years attending the university of Nairobi Dental hospital and

Kenyatta national hospital dental clinic

27. Kigen D

Knowledge attitude and perception of orthodontic treatment among students in tow

secondary schools in Nairobi

28. Kinyua K

Knowledge, attitude and practice towards halitosis among students in two high schools

in meru

29. Kiptoo D

Academic related difficulties experienced by second year dental students at the


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2008

1. Amihanda R

Dietary habits and caries experience among female students of two secondary

schools in Nairobi

2. Anyona M

Dietary risk factors and prevalence of early childhood caries among children 3-6

years attending a dental clinic in an urban based hospital

3. Bagha S

Knowledge attitude and oral hygiene practices of patients attending periodontal clinic

at UoN dental hospital

4. Bahra K

The incidence rate of oral squamous cell carcinoma among patients visiting the oral

pathology laboratory at the UoN dental hospital from 1997 to 2003

5. Chauhan K

Prevalence and severity of dental fluorosis among patients visiting the provincial

general hospital in Nakuru

6. Choene C

Practice and choice of dentifrices and tooth cleaning aids among dental and medical

students at the university of Nairobi, Kenya

7. Kanti A

Knowledge, attitude and perception of patients towards the quality of treatment

provided at the UoN dental hospital

8. Gakonyo M

Knowledge, attitude and perception of patients towards HIV positive and AIDS

patients among clinical years dental students at UoN

9. Gikunda G

Oral manifestations of HIV infection/AIDS and their influence on oral functions and

oral hygiene practices among adult patients in KENYATTA national hospital

comprehensive care centre

10. Kabubei M

Knowledge, attitude and practice of how eating habits affect oral health among 11-14

year olds in an urban school

11. Katiti M

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Dental phobia and its effects on oral healthcare seeking behavior among patients

visiting university of Nairobi dental hospital

12. Kipkoech BR

Dental caries experience, oral hygiene and dietary practices in 6-13 year old children

visiting a dental clinic in Nairobi

13. Liech A

Oral hygiene knowledge, attitude and practices and gender differences among

students in two urban Nairobi high schools

14. Maina W

Knowledge and attitudes towards the dental profession in an urban and a rural girls’

provincial school

15. Maina A

Periodontal diseases and oral hygiene practice in pregnant women attending

maternal & child health/family planning clinic at KNH

16. Mamdani Z

Knowledge and attitude on the risk factors of periodontal diseases and oral hygiene

practices among patients attending the periodontology clinic of the university of


17. Mbiu C

Expectations, experiences and satisfaction of patients visiting university of Nairobi

dental hospital prosthetic clinic

18. Mohamed S

Knowledge, attitude and practice of interdental cleaning among patients visiting


19. Muriith W

Knowledge on signs and symptoms of impacted 3rd molars among patients attending

the university of Nairobi dental hospital

20. Nchunga W

Patient satisfaction with dental care at the university of Nairobi dental school hospital

21. Obaigwa M

Influence of oral health awareness and diet on caries experience among itierio

secondary school students

20

22. Ochanji A

Awareness and practice of oral hygiene measures by inpatients in Kenyatta national

hospital

23. Odhiambo E

Dental treatment needs in adult patients visiting the university dental hospital

24. Ombija O

Preparedness for basic life support among UON dental students

25. Owuor A

Prevalence and severity of tooth surface loss in adults

26. Rugut C

Knowledge, attitude and practices on the importance of deciduous teeth among

caregivers visiting the university of Nairobi dental hospital

27. Theuri N

Gender differences in caries experience, dietary and oral hygiene practices among

students in two secondary schools in Nairobi

2007

1. Adnan SS

Causes and pattern of denture complaints experienced by patients with denture (s)

visiting prosthetic clinic in university of Nairobi dental hospital

2. Barasa MG

Pattern of occurrence of candida super infection following administration of medications

among patients admitted in Kenyatta national hospital

3. Chuiri PW

Prevalence and severity of gingivitis in 7 to 17 year old HIV infected children

4. Chudasama AK

Knowledge, attitude and perception of patients towards the quality of treating provided at

the university of Nairobi

5. Edalia LG

Oral health knowledge, attitudes, practice and caries experience among 10-12 year olds

in two childrens home in Nairobi

6. Githu SW

Oral helath seeking behavior and oral hygiene practices among adult patients visiting


7. Gohil TR

21

Effects of chemotherapy on the oral health in paediatric oncology patients at the

Kenyatta national hospital

8. Harunani KE

Oral health related quality of life among patients presenting with periodontal disease at


9. Harunani RE

Knowledge, attitude and compliance to root canal treatment among patients seen at

conservative clinic at university of nairobi dental hospital

10. Kaaria MM

Periodontal treatment needs of psychiatric inpatients in mathari mental hospital

11. Kamundi MN

As assessment of the oral hygiene practices of children aged between 3 years to 12

years visiting the university of Nairobi dental hospital

12. Kihara PM

Periodontal diseases of adults in patients attending Kenyatta national hospital

13. Kimani F

Knowledge, attitude and practice of interdental cleaning among students in the college of

health sciences

14. Kithisya DM

Rural-urban differences in caries experience and associated risk factors among


15. Koli JK

Knowledge, attitudes and practices on oral health and oral health seeking behavior in a

rural community in Kenya

16. Makhanu MN

A comparative study to determine the caries experience in both fluososed and non-

fluorised permanent first molars in adolescents aged 13 to 15 years of age in ongata

rongai in peri-urban Nairobi, Kenya

17. Mamra MK

Knowledge, attitude and practice towards the use fo herbal dental products among

dental students of the university of Nairobi

18. Mbaabu EN

22

Periodontal DX and oral hygiene practices in type 2 diabetic patients attending KNH

19. Midega AA

Oral hygiene practices among dental and medical students at the university of Nairobi

20. Mounde MI

Gender difference in oral health seeking behavior and gygiene practices among

university of Nairobi dental students

21. Mulu M

Knowledge, attitude and dental cultural practices among kamba community

22. Mutual LK

Effects of use of latex rubber gloves by dental students at the dental school, faculty of

dental sciences

23. Mutwiri I

Causes of dental phobia and its effects on the oral health seeking behavior among the

bachelor of arts students at the University of Nairobi.

24. Ndai GE

Knowledge and attitude towards dental flourisis in a high school in naivasha

25. Ndungu W

Knowledge on the relationship between oral hygiene practices and periodontal disease

among patients visiting the periodontlogy clinic of UoN dental hospital

26. Njuguna MM

The influence of caregivers’ level of oral health knowledge and oral hygiene practices on

their children’s caries experience

27. Nyaboga HK

Knowledge, attitude and practices of dental students in university of Nairobi toward

cariogenic food

2006

1. Gitahi CN

Knowledge, attitude and practices among diabetic patients towards oral health at


2. Kagereki E

Prescription of bitewings in the diagnosis of proximal caries at the university of Nairobi

dental hospital

3. Kanyi MW

23

Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding risk factors for oral cancer among patients

visiting UoN D.H

4. Macharia T

Aetiology and patterns of mandibular fractures as seen in UoN Dental School between

2003-2005

5. Manduku SC

The effect of the dental amalgam controversy of dentists’ attitude and use of amalgam in

Nairobi, Kenya

6. Manyasi O

Patient satisfaction following periodontal therapy at the university of Nairobi dental

hospital

7. Mbeva PS

Prevalence of tobacco smoking among patients with periodontal disease seen at the

university dental hospital from 2002-2006

8. Mwai GK

Sources of K.A and OH practices among adults visiting UoN dental hospital

9. Ndungu G

The role of medical and dental auxiliaries in oral cancer detection and prevention

10. Omasire PO

Knowledge attitudes and practices regarding antibiotic prophylaxis among dental

practitioners in Nairobi

11. Onyango P

Incidences causes and management of latrogenic pulp exposure by university of Nairobi

dental students

12. Sabaya LJ

A comparative study of actual and reported practices in regards to cross infection control

measure, among dental students and the university of Nairobi dental clinic

13. Toroitich C

The role of dentists in the assessment and management of eating disorders

14. Gatukui WA

Knowledge, attitude and practices concerning aesthetic dentistry procedures among

urban youth in Nairobi

15. Kilonzo FM

24

Evaluation of quality of life among patients undergoing recession for jaw diseases at the


16. Macharia M

Knowledge and perception towards orthodontic treatment need among 9-12 year olds

attending the university of Nairobi teaching hospital

17. Mumemya S

The pattern of class 1, 11 and class 111 malocclusion in urban primary school children

aged 11-14 years

18. Mutua LK

Effects of use of latex rubber gloves by dental students at the dental school, faculty of

dental sciences

19. Mwangi MK

Factors affecting length of time before seeking of dental treatment among patients

visiting the university of Nairobi dental hospital

20. Ogada CN

Knowledge, attitude and practice on plaque and calculus among patients at the


21. Ombija PA

Knowledge attitude and perception or oral hygiene practice among dental students in the

University of Nairobi

22. Onyancha P

Audit of utilization of internet facilities among dental students at the University of Nairobi

23. Virdi SS

Knowledge, attitude and perception of patients towards the use of rubber dam at the

University of Nairobi, dental school

2005

1. Kiio LM

Dental caries prevalence and oral hygiene practices in kindergarten children in pangani

estate in Nairobi

2. Kariuki MH

25

A cross-sectional study on the prevalence and perception of tooth disclolouration among

16-50 years old patients visiting the university of nairobi dental hospital

3. Gaitho PN

Popularity of posterior composites in the university dental hospital, conservation clinic

4. Kaguru GK

Effect of oral hygience instructions on gingival index and plaque score among

periodontal patients visiting the University of Nairobi dental hospital

5. Muthima KE

The effects of tobacco smoking on the tissues of the oral cavity

6. Mitul MV

The perception towards the cost of dental treatment among patients attending the


7. Zavery A

Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs on the association between PAAN chewing and oral

cancer among the Kenyan Asian community living in Nairobi

8. Kemunto M

Orthodontic treatment needs in children attending the university dental hospital

9. Alumera H

Management of patients with dental fluorosis among dentists in Nairobi

10. Sieley KJ

Level of application of computer technology among dentists in Nairobi, Kenya

11. Mutenyo EM

Problems facing dental students at eht university of Nairobi and the perceived effects on

their academic performance

12. Simiyu KE

Dental treatment needs among the geriatrics in Nairobi home for the elderly

13. Sang LK

Pattern of occurrence of temporo-mandibular joint dislocation as seen at the university of


14. Wambugu JJC

Awareness of plaque and calcus and their role in causation of periodontal disease in an

adult population in Nairobi

15. Patricia K

26

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of cigarette smoking and oral health risks among

health care professional students in the college of health sciences, university of Nairobi

16. Hanna NK

Knowledge and attitude towards mount washes and their uses among dental

practitioners in Nairobi and Mombasa

17. Gitobu CM

Knowledge, attitude and perception of patients visiting the university of Nairobi dental

hospital regarding HIV cross infection control in dentistry

18. Ochieng MA

Knowledge, attitude and perception towards dental insurance by patients who visit the


19. Muendo J

Occurrences and perception of midline diastema amongst adult patients visiting the


20. Okumu BA

Knowledge, attitude and perception of caregivers towards dental treatment given to their

children at the university dental hospital

21. Alubale E

Indications for initial and replacement of amalgam and composite restorations among

patients at the university of Nairobi dental hospital

22. Osiro O

Knowledge, perception and practice of a traumatic restorative treatment among dentists

in Nairobi

23. Lorna S

Antimicrobial agents prescribing practices and pattern among dental practitioners in

nairobi kenya

24. Daniel MM

Periodontal disease treatment procedures used in university of Nairobi dental hospitaol

for the last five years

25. Kennedy N.

Symptoms and patterns of impaction of third molars among patients attending the


27

26. Eric IG

Awareness and practice of oral hygience measures by patients admitted at the Kenyatta

national hospital

27. Kiarie PN

The preparedness of the university of Nairobi dental hospital in management of medical

emergencies

28. Nyambane SN

Practices and opinions of Nairobi dentists regarding oral cancer prevention and early

detection

29. Odera KN

Pre-operative and immediate post-operative quality of life among patients undergoing

surgery for orfacial neoplasia in two selected hospital

30. Gichohi A

Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of smoking and non smoking dental patients on oral

helth risks associated with cigarette smoking

31. Wangari PI

Socio-demographic characteristics of patients with periodontitis visiting university of


32. Kariuki MK

Management of periodontitis among diabetic patients by dentists in Nairobi

33. Veronica W

Knowledge and perception or association between digit sucking, tongue husting and

anterior operator among parents/guardians or children 3-12 years old attending the UoN

dental hospital

34. Nyangeri B

Causes and distribution of traumatic injuries among patients admitted to KNH

maxillofacial surgery ward in 1999-2000

35. Otieno J

Attitude of form four students towards dentistry as a career course

36. Kinoti M

Caries experience and need among 10-12 yes old pupils in two primary schools in

Nairobi

37. Sharman TA

28

Periodontal health status in HIV –positive adults in Nairobi hospital

2004

1. Njuguna E

Knowledge, attitude and practice nutrition students on dental health,

Knowledge, attitude and behavior of students in a secondary school in Nairobi towards

their periodontal health.

2. Stella GO

Management of dental anxious/phobic patients by dental practioners in Nairobi

3. Shah A

Knowledge, attitude and practice of interdental cleaning among medical and dental

students at the University of Nairobi.

4. Ang’a PE

To determine the knowledge, attitude, practice and oral health status among university

of Nairobi students.

5. Riro SE

Intra and post extraction complications in patients treated at the university of Nairobi

dental hospital.

6. Francis TM

Selection criteria for radiographic examination of patients visiting university of Nairobi

dental hospital

7. Ariemba RM

Knowledge, attitude, oral health practices and periodontal status of patients attending


8. Cheruiyot KJ

Pattern of recurrence of periocoronitis at the university of Nairobi dental hospital

9. Wagereka

Knowledge and practice towards dental caries prevention of patients attending university

of Nairobi dental hospital

10. Gathecha G

Dental phobia and anxiety among Nairobi university students

11. Nelson MO

Knowledge, attitude and practice of use of smokeless tobacco among non-india

communities in Maua, Meru district

29

12. Macharia N

Oral hygienic practices and knowledge of common dental diseases among primary

school teachers in Nairobi

13. Nyamunga DA

Knowledge, attitude and practice of orthodontic treatment among primary school going

children in Nairobi

14. Macharia EW

A study of the self-reported masticatory and temporomandibular joint problems resulting

from malocclusion in 12-15 years old children

15. Ariba EO

Perception towards dentistry as a career of choice among form four students in a Nairobi

school

16. Otieno JO

Dentists awareness on fluoridation of public water supplies: a study conducted in Nairobi

17. Muange P

Influence of Khat chewing and tobacco smoking oral and dental structures

18. Kamagy HO

Knowledge, attitude and practice of dental caries and periodontal disease among non

health care professional in Nairobi Kenya

19. Kaur KA

Pattern of dental caries amongst children in Nairobi children’s home

20. Timothy MA

The practice and effects of khat chewing in the oral cavity

21. Ayagah I

A study on the knowledge, attitudes and practices of cigarette smoking with regard to its

effects on oral health

22. Opondo FA

Knowledge, attitude and behavior of nursing students of the university of Nairobi on

dental diseases

23. Silas KK

Knowledge, attitude and practice towards the relation between dental procedures and

infective endocardits, among patients, seen at the university of Nairobi dental school

24. Mohamed SY

30

Anxiety among patients attending university of Nairobi dental hospital

25. Nyagoha L

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of dental and medical students at the university of

Nairobi with regard to vaccination agaist hepatitis B virus

26. Fiona GG

Knowledge attitude and practice towards halitosis among university of Nairobi medical

students.

27. Linus N

To determine the knowledge, attitude, practices and oral health status of students in a

secondary school in Nairobi

28. Katoto AL

Absenteeism due to oral diseases among 12-15 years old school children at a primary

school in kericho

29. Rop DC

Indications for surgical disimpaction associated complications at the Univesrity dental

teaching hospital Nairobi

30. Mugo MG

Indications for surgical disimpaction associated complications at the university dental

teaching hospital, Nairobi

31. Murage DM

Knowledge, attitude and behavior of patients visiting university of Nairobi dental hospital

towards risks of dental x-rays

32. Mulandi AM

Maxillary arch and central incisor dimensions among an adult Africa population seeking

treatment at the university of dental hospital

33. Sharif SB

Knowledge, attitude and utilization of rubber dam among dental practitioners in Nairobi

Kenya

34. Ndungu PM

Reasons to study dentistry, present attitudes and career goals among UoN dental

students

35. Eunice N

Knowledge attitude and use of pit and fissure sealants by dentists in Nairobi

31

36. Yakub ZS

Prevalence of gingivitis among HIV positive orphans at a Nairobi

37. Wasunna D

The prevalence, management of dentine hypersensitivity and effectiveness of

management of dentine hypersensitivity among periodontal patients attending university

of Nairobi dental school

38. Maina P

Dental caries experience among 12-15 yr olds in an urban primary school

39. Simila OH

Knowledge and clinical practice on health hazards to the dentist; a study on dentists in

Nairobi city

40. Mulei IG

Relationship between knowledge on dental care and utilization of dental services by liani


41. Mwangi J

Proportion of oral complications during cancer chemotherapy at Kenyatta National

Hospital

42. Wambugu JJ

The impediments to the growth and development of dental insurance among insurance

companies in Kenya

2004

1. Otete HJ

Patient perception of the ideal dentist

2. Wambugu JJ

Dental phobia and anxiety among UoN students

3. Waweru SC

The reasons and patterns of permanent teeth extraction in patients seen at the UoN –

dental hospital

4. Nyamunga D

To determine knowledge, attitude, practices and oral health status of students in a


5. Macharia CN

Knowledge and practice towards dental caries prevention of patients attending the UoN

dental hospital

32

6. Wanyoyi KL

Patterns and causes of maxillofacial trauma in children admitted to Kenyatta national

hospital

7. Irungu RW

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of dental and medical students at the university of

Nairobi with regards to vaccination against hepatits B

8. Opondo FA

Oral health status among male smokers and non-smokers – a comparative study

9. Opondo FA

Max-arch & central incisor dimensions among an adult African population seeking

treatment at the UoN dental hospital

10. Ariemba RM

Knowledge, attitude and behavior of patients visiting UoN dental hospital towards risk of

dental x-rays

11. Macharia CN

Knowledge, attitude and behavior of nursing students of the UoN on dental diseases

12. Muange MP

Knowledge, attitude and use of pits and fussure sealants by dentists in Nairobi

13. Kalsi A

Knowledge, attitude and practice of nutrition students on dental health

14. Munyao JM

Dental health care seeking behavior of patients attending the students’ clinic at UoN

dental hospital

15. Riro SE

Knowledge, attitude and behavior of students in secondary school in Nairobi towards

their periodontal health (proposal)

16. Cheruiyot KJ

Knowledge and oral health practices on periodontal diseases of patients attending UoN

dental hospital

17. Munyao JM

Prevalence of gingivitis among HIV positive children in Nairobi children’s home

18. Abutto VA

33

Knowledge, attitude and behavior of patients visiting UoN dental hospital towards risks

of dental X-rays

19. Kamagy OH

Causes and distribution of traumatic injuries among patients admitted to KNH

Maxillofacial surgery ward in period 199-2000

20. Ariemba RM

A retrospective study on the indication for extraction in cases of alveolar osteits (dry

socket)

21. Riro SE

To determine knowledge, attitude, practices and oral helth status of students in a


22. Kariuki N.

Compliance with the treatment plan at the UoN

23. Otieno JO


student

24. Otieno JO

Africa journal of health sciences Vol 4. No. 3

25. Wanyonyi Kl

Patterns and causes of maxillofacial trauma in children admitted to KNH (project)

26. Thuku MF

Patterns of dental caries amongst children in Nairobi children’s home

2003

1. Linus N

Knowledge, attitude and practice towards halitosis among university of Nairobi medical

students

2. Wagereka I

Pattern of recurrence of pericoronits at the university of Nairobi dental hospital

3. Macharia EW

Knowledge, attitude and practice of orthodontic treatment among primary school going

children in Nairobi

4. Otete HK

34

Determination of utilization of dental health services by the urban population

5. Rop DC

Absenteeism due to oral diseases among 12-15 year old school children at a primary

school in Kericho

6. Mwangi J

Proportion of oral complications during cancer chemotherapy at Kenyatta national

hospital

7. Nyameino JS

Knowledge, attitude and practice of the university of Nairobi students about possible HIV

infection during dental treatment

8. Joanna O

Patterns of soft drink intake and prevalence of dental erosion in a population of high

school students

9. Ang’a PE

Knowledge, attitude and practice of inerdental, cleaning among medical and dental

students at the university of Nairobi

10. Mugo MG

Indications for surgical disimpation and associated complications at the university dental

teaching hospital, Nairobi

11. Ariba EO

A study of the self-reported masticatory and temporomandibular joint problems resulting

from malocclusion in 12-15 years old children

12. Kinuthia JW

Inpatient surgical audit at the university of Nairobi dental hospital

13. Mohamed AO

Oral manifestations of diabetes mellitus, relation to blood sugar levels, type of diabetes

and duration of disease

14. Simila OH

Knowledge and clinical practice on health hazards to the dentist: a study on dentists in

Nairobi city

15. Noorani KN

Oral health status among male smokers and non-smokers – a comparative study

16. Ngugi MN

35

Effective communication methods of dental health education

17. Ashani AL

Dental health seeking behavior in adolescents aged between 17-19 year olds in a school

in Nairobi

18. Fiona FG

Knowledge, attitude and practices of dental and medical students at the University of

Nairobi with regard to vaccination against Hepatitis B virus

19. Osamong LA

Knowledge, attitude and practices of dentists in Nairobi towards management of dental

waste

20. Shah A

Management of dental anxious/phobic patients by dental practitioners in Nairobi

21. Mohamed SY

Knowledge, attitude and practice towards the relation between dental procedures and

infective endocarditis, among patients, seen at the University of Nairobi Dental School

2002

1. Alala TM

Pattern of dental caries amongst children in Nairobi children’s

2. Gathecha MG

Knowledge and practice towards dental caries prevention of patients attending the


3. Gatumu KM

Oral health status and treatment needs of a geriatric institutionalized population in

Nairobi – Kenya

4. Irungu PM

The practice and knowledge of mercury toxicity in the use of silver-amalgam restoration

materials by dentists in Nairobi

5. Karanja MP

Oral health practices and treatment needs of pregnant women in the third trimester at

the Kenyatta national hospital maternity wards

6. Kemei KD

Knowledge attitude, practice and caries experience among 12-year-old pupils in two

Nairobi primary schools

36

7. Kigera LN

A retrospective study on the indications for extraction in cases of alveolar osteitis (dry

socket)

8. Kimani MM

Knowledge and attitude of University of Nairobi College of health Sciences students

toward dental fluorosis

9. Mavindu MN

Pattern of occurrence of malignant maxillofacial neoplasms in children admitted at the


10. Micha SC

Knowledge and oral health practices on periodontal diseases of patients attending UoN

dental hospital

11. Mulandi AM

Maxillary arch and central incisor dimensions among an adult African population seeking

treatment at the university of Nairobi dental hospital

12. Mulei IG

Relationship between knowledge on dental care and utilization of dental services by liani


13. Mwangombe EP

Knowledge and attitude towards orthodontic treatment among untreated and treated

secondary school students in Nairobi Kenya

14. Nyagoha LM

Anxiety among patients attending university of Nairobi dental hospital

15. Njuguna ER

Knowledge, attitude and practice of nutrition students on dental health

16. Odoyo OE

The demographic distribution of tooth shades among Kenyans

17. Onganyi F

The reasons and patterns of permanent teeth extraction in patients at UoN Dental

hospital

2001

1. Antoine MI

Self perception of facial profile, knowledge and attitude toward orthodontic treatment

among university of Nairobi medical students

37

2. Katoto AIM

To determine the knowledge, attitude, practices and oral health status of students in a


3. Kirimi J

Cross-infection control with emphasis on HIV transmission: knowledge, attitudes and

practice among university of Nairobi dental students

4. Matheka DN

Knowledge and pattern of use of oral hygiene aids by patients attending the university

dental hospital

5. Muange PN

Pattern of occurrence and distribution of fibro-osseous lesions of the jaw bones in the


6. Mukere SM

Knowledge, attitudes and behavior of patients visiting UoN dental hospital, oral

diagnosis clinic towards the role of fermentable carbohydrates in causing dental caries

7. Ndung’u MN

Pattern of occurrence of cement-osseous lesions at the university of Nairobi dental

hospital

8. Ndungu PM


students

9. Nyaga JM

Temporomandibular joint ankylosis: aetiological factors, clinical manifestations and

management

10. Nyamu EN

Knowledge, attitude and practice of caregivers attending the Kenyatta national hospital

mother and child health clinic, towards the oral health of their children

11. Nyangeri BO

Causes and distribution of traumatic injuries among patients admitted to Kenyatta

national hospital maxillofacial surgery ward in the period 1999-2000

12. Ooko JO

38

Knowledge, attitude and practice of patients towards the hepatitis B at the university of


2001

1. Bilal CH

Medical emergency preparedness: a study on dental practitioners in Nairobi city

2. Doshi AJ

Proportion of tongue lesions presented for histopathology at a dental hospital with

special reference to squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue

3. Gaichu JK

Awareness and preference towards various restorative materials among patients visiting

conservation clinic at dental school

4. Gichu N

Knowledge, attitude and practices of dental patients towards cross-infection in the

university of Nairobi dental school

5. Gichuki J

Patient perception of the ideal dentist

6. Kagwa DK

Problems associated with removable denture prosthesis among patients seen at


7. Kamau MW

Pattern of occurrence of sarcomas in the orofacial region at the university of Nairobi

dental hospital

8. Kavia DJ

Reasons and attitude towards orthodontic treatment in Nairobi

9. Magara JHO

Caries experience in Kenyan youths in two secondary schools in Nairobi and its environs

10. Murage DM

Knowledge, attitude and behavior of patients visiting university of Nairobi dental hospital

towards risks of dental X-rays

11. Muravvej S

Occurrence of myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome amongst health science students

at the University of Nairobi

12. Mwangi MK

39

Analysis of ameloblastoma cases seen at the university of Nairobi dental hospital in the

period between 1991 and 2000

13. Njama JM

Toothbrushing habits among paediatric patients attending university dental hospital and


14. Odhiambo SW

The prevalence and pattern of occurrence of lip lesions amongst the histopathological

cases seen at the university of Nairobi dental school

15. Ongalo NM

Dental anxiety and phobia among students at Nairobi University

16. Rabala EAC

Assessment of patient’s satisfaction with treatment received at the university of Nairobi

dental school teaching clinics

17. Yakub ZS

Prevalence of gingivitis among HIV positive orphans at a Nairobi children’s’ home

2000

1. Wafula WR

Determination of common treatment needs of patients attending the university of Nairobi

dental hospital

2. Ayoti OJ

Reasons for underlying patients decision to oral care providers

3. Bwire GB

Knowledge, attitude and practices towards HIV positive and AIDS patients among the

university of Nairobi dental students

4. Gitari AM

Pattern of occurrence of salivary gland tumors at the university of Nairobi dental hospital

5. Kassim BA

Pattern of occurrence of odontogenic cysts in a dental hospital

6. Kimani BC

Pattern of distribution of oral tumors at the university of Nairobi dental hospital

7. Kinyua SK

40

Knowledge, attitude and behavior of nursing students of the University of Nairobi on

dental diseases

8. Kirungu LR

Oral health status and treatment needs of 5-7 year olds a Nairobi hospital

9. Kituku MA

The association between the level of knowledge on toothbrushing methods and oral

health status in 12 – year-old school children

10. Ndui KM

Oral hygiene and periodontal status in institutionalized elderly

11. Waithaka N

Dental healthcare seeking behavior of patients attending the students clinic at the


12. Nyaata FB

Oral health awareness and practice in standard one pupil in an urban school in Nairobi

13. Wamai NH

Knowledge, attitude and behavior of university of Nairobi students towards the risk of

HIV transmission while receiving dental treatment

14. Manyeki SK

Prevalence of periodontal disease in patients with chronic obstructive airway disease

(COAD) as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital chest clinic

1999

1. Gitari AM

Factors that influence choice of treatment among adult patients with dental caries in

dental school

2. Kimani CB

Compliance with the treatment plan at the university of Nairobi dental hospital

3. Maina P

Dental caries experience among 12 to 15 year olds in an urban primary school

4. Muasya MK

41

Pattern of occurrence of oral squamous cell carcinoma at the university of Nairobi dental

hospital

5. Nguyo E

Knowledge, attitude and use of pit and fissure sealants by dentists in Nairobi

6. Sanya BO

Pattern and causes of edentulousness among adult patients seen at the university of


7. Wamai HN

The prevalence of malocclusion among 12-15 year olds school children in a primary

school in Embu

8. Oggot CM

Patterns and causes of maxillofacial trauma in children admitted to Kenyatta national

hospital

9. Okomba MF

The knowledge and attitudes of parents attending the university of Nairobi dental

hospital towards dental health of children

10. Omiti GS

Knowledge, attitude and behavior of students in a secondary school in Nairobi towards

their periodontal health

11. Ong’anyi FM

The reasons and patterns of permanent teeth extraction in patients seen at the university

of Nairobi dental hospital

12. Paracha FMS

Selection of direct posterior dental restorative materials by dentists in Nairobi

13. Tsofa B

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of adult patients visiting UoN dental karabu Hospital

about dental prostheses

14. Vuhya KL

Knowledge, attitude and practice towards oral health among 10-14 years old children in

two primary schools in Vihiga-Kenya

15. Wambugu CM

Prevalence of eagle’s syndrome in edentulous patients at the university of Nairobi dental

hospital

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modeling, network analysis in epidemiology with R,

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analysis with Arcgis). Centre for HIV prevention and

research,

3rd to 14th August 2009 Advanced research methodology (statistics refresher

course with STATA, epidemic modeling with MS exel,

Stella and R, integrating biomarkers to population based

surveys). Centre for HIV prevention and research.

14th-18th December 2009 Scientific communication and publishing. Training

centre in communication (Nairobi, Kenya),

August 21st -1st September 2006

Data handling, biostatistics and use of STATA 9 course

at UNTID.

1996 Sep -1997 Sep Computer training:

Word processing: word perfect 5.0, Statistical packages:

SPSS for windows, SPSS (MS-DOS), EPI info 4, 6

Databases: MS-DOS/SPSS for windows

Operating systems: MS-DOS

1st to 3rd July 2002 Bioethics in human research training

17th to 16th August 2002 Atraumatic restorative techniques, hands-on course

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PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

2005 Public health specialist by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists

Board

1992 Dental surgeon registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and

Dentists Board of Nairobi.

LICENSING

Licensed to practice Dentistry in Kenya by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and

Dentists Board

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT 2002-2007 External examiner, Research projects, Faculty of Community

Oral Health, Kenya Medical Training Institute (KMTC)

UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Sep 2015- Jan 2017 Member of students’ security and safety committee

2016 Member online application system launched on 14th March 2016

COLLEGE COMMITTEES January 2017-to Date Member, Board of Postgraduate studies committee–KAVI-Institute

of Clinical Research

June 2016 to Date Senate representative, Board of Directors–KAVI-Institute

of Clinical Research

Feb 2013-feb 2017 Member, College Corruption Prevention committee

2002-2006 Member of college show committee

2008 Member, Customer satisfaction survey, chaired by Professor

J.K.Wangómbe.

2008 Member, College research committee chaired by Professor

Kokwaro.

SCHOOL COMMITTEES

2018-Date Chairperson, school mentorship commitee 2017-to Date Chairperson, school curriculum development committee

2008, 2013 Chairperson, school mentorship committee

2006-Feb 2010: Chairman, school development committee

2003-2008 Coordinator of postgraduate teaching in research methodology

and biostatistics

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2003-2006 School representative, Kenya Bureau of Standard

2003-2008: Secretary, School of Dental Sciences students counseling team.

2000-2005 Member, of school Income Generating Activities committee (IGA).

2002 to 2013 Chairperson, school UNES committee

DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

February 2009-2013 Chairman, Duties include, proper management of departmental

resources, monitor and report academic progress, staff welfare

(facilitate training, recruitment and promotion) and calling and

chairing departmental meetings, attending School Management

Board.

2002 to present Supervising postgraduate’s thesis and undergraduate projects

2000-2005 Head, departmental Income Generating Activities committee

(IGA).

1998 to present Teaching both under-graduate and postgraduate, students,

community outreach programmes and clinical sessions.

PUBLICATIONS (PEER REVIEWED)

1. Gathece LW: Prevalence and trend of oral sex among female sex workers in two slum

areas in Nairobi. African Journal of oral health. 2001; 1(2): 17-18.

2. AyotiJ O Gathece L W, Wakiaga J: Reasons as to why patients change dentists. African

Journal of oral health Sciences.2002;3 (2):129-132.

3. Gathece LW, Gichangi PB, Thenya S, Kamau J, Kiragu J, Ngugi E, Kigondu C.

Prevalence of domestic violence among clients seeking emergency Department services

in a private hospital, Nairobi, Kenya. J Obstet Gynaecol Eastern Central Africa. 2004;

17:9-18.

4. Ndung’u PM, Gathece LW, Chindia ML: Reasons to study dentistry: present attitudes

and career goals among university of Nairobi dental students. African Journal of oral

health Sciences.2003; 4 (3): 233-235

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5. Nyamu EN, Masiga MA, Gathece LW, Mutara LN: Knowledge, attitude and practices of

caregivers attending the Kenyatta National hospital mother and child Health clinic

towards the oral health of their children. African Journal of oral health Sciences. 2003; 4

(3) 236-237.

6. Ngatia EM, Gathece LW, Mutara LN, Macigo FG, Mulli TK. Baseline survey on oral

health, feeding patterns and nutritional status of the old people in Dagoretti Division,

Nairobi District. HelpAge international, Africa Regional Development centre 21-23, April

2004

7. Wang’ombe JK, Alberg BM, Partet AM, Muriithi PJ, Gathece LW, Njeru GR, Muriithi K,

Mwiti C Njeru E, Waweru M. Positioning research to support community effort to reverse

HIV/AIDS among youth in Maragwa and Kirinyaga districts – Kenya. The International

Workshop on Learning and Empowerment: Key Issues in Strategies for HIV/AIDS

Prevention. UNESCO-Institute of Education publication, 2004.

8. Mwang’ombe E, Gathece LW, Macigo FG, Salamba KO, Mutara LN, Kibugi EW.

Hereditary ectodermal dysplasia: a case report. African Journal of oral health sciences.

2004; 5 (2):269-270.

9. Wagaiyu EG, Mulli TK, Ngatia EM, Macigo FG, Gathece LW, Mutara LN. Oral health

status of an elderly population in Dagoretti, Nairobi. African Journal of oral health

sciences. 2004; 5(2), 265-268.

10. Mutara LN, Mulli TK, Ngatia EN, Macigo FG, Gathece LW, Wagaiyu EG. Oral health

seeking behaviour among the elderly in a Kenyan population. African Journal of oral

health sciences. 2004; 5 (2):24-29.

11. Apadet LO, Gathece LW, Kisumbi BK, Mutave RJ. Management of dental waste

practitioners in Nairobi. African Journal of Oral Health. October 2004

12. Macigo F G, Gathece LW, Guthua SW, Njeru E N, Wagaiyu EG, Mulli TK: Influence of

oral hygiene practices on the risk of oral Leukoplakia. East African Medical Journal

.2006;83(4):73-8.

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13. Koech KJ, Chindia ML, Wakoli KA, Gathece LW. Prevalence of oral lesions in HIV

infection and their relationship with CD4 count at a Nairobi centre. African journal of oral

health sciences. 2008; 5(2):4-9.

14. Ngatia EM, Gathece LW, Macigo FG, mulli TK, Mutara LN, Wagaiyu EG. Nutritional and

oral health status of an elderly population in Nairobi. East African Medical Journal. 2008;

85(8):378-385.

15. Sabaya A, Limo AK, Gichana JO, Dimba EAO, Gathece LW, Mutave RJ. Compliance to

cross infection control measures among dental students and support staff at the

university of Nairobi Dental Hospital. Journal of the Kenya Dental Association. 2009;1(

2):26-31.

16. Kagereki E, Lesan WR, Wakaiga JW, Gathece LW. Radiographic yield. Criteria and

rationale for prescribing bilateral bitewings radiographs. Journal of the Kenya Dental

association. 2009; 1(2):43-46.

17. Kyale DK, Mutave RJ, Gathece LW, Kisumbi BK. Sources of oral health education

motivation, attitudes and practices in adolescents 12-13 years old in Nairobi. African

Journal of oral Sciences. 2009; 5(4):15-20.

18. Wangari VW, Gathece LW, Masiga MA. Knowledge and perception regarding the

association between digital sucking, tongue thrusting and anterior open bite among

parents of children aged 3-12 years old in Nairobi. African Journal of oral Sciences.

2009; 5(4):9-12.

19. Mohamed A.O, Mutara L.N, Gathece L.W. Oral manifestion of diabetes mellitus,

relation to blood sugar levels, type and duration of diabetes. African Journal of oral

Sciences. 2009;5:16-20.

20. Njoroge NW, Kemoli AM, Gathece LW. The prevalence of ECC among 3 to 5 year-olds

in Kiambaa division, Kenya East African Medical Journal. 2010; 87: 3. 134 – 137.

21. Ganatra FA, Kisumbi BK, Gathece LW. Selection of posterior dental restoratives

materials by dentists in Nairobi, Kenya. Journal of Kenya Dental Association. 2009;1:59-

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22. Gakonyo J, Mutave RJ, Matu NK, Gathece LW. Knowledge, practices and attitudes of

clinical year dental students at the University of Nairobi towards HIV/AIDS patients.

Journal of Kenya Dental Assiciation , June 2010.

23. Butt FM, Chindia ML, Kenyanya T, Gathece LW, Rana F. An audit of ranulae occurring

with the human immunodeficiency virus infection. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial

pathology. 2010;14:33-35.

24. Gathece LW, Wang’ombe JK, Ng’ang’a PM, Wanzala PN. Effect of health education on

oral hygiene and gingival status of persons living with HIV attending two Comprehensive

Care Centres in Nairobi, Kenya. African Journal of AIDS Research. 2011;10:481-486.

25. Kisumbi KK, Alubale EA, Simila HO, Gathece LW. Indications for intial placement of

amalgam and composite restorations. African Journal of oral sciences. 2011;5: 25-31.

26. Gathece LW, Wang’ombe JK, Ng’ang’a PM, Wanzala PN.Oral health seeking behavior

of persons living with HIV at two Comprehensive Care Centers in Kenya. African Journal

of oral sciences. 2011;5: 18-24 .


knowledge and oral hygiene practices of persons living with HIV at two Comprehensive

Care Centers in Kenya. East African Journal of Public Health .2011; 8(3):207-11.

28. Kamau MW, Chindia MC, Gathece LW, Dimba EO. Clinico-Histopathological types of

maxillofacial malignancies with emphasis on sarcoma: a 10- year review. East African

Medical Journal. 88(2) 2011:39-45

29. Muriithi NJ, Maina SW, Okoth J, Gathece LW. Internal root morphology in maxillary first

permanent molar in a Kenya population. East African Medical journal. 2011: 86-92

30. Gathece LW, Mutave JR, Matu NK, Mua BN. Willingness of dentists to treat Persons

Living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya. Journal of The Kenya Dental Association. 2011;2(3):

210-214.

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31. Sanya BO, Chindia ML, Gathece LW, Dimba EO, Odhiambo W. Clinical features and

types of paediatric orofacial malignant neoplasms at two hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya.

Journal of Cranio-Maxillo-facial Surgery. 2012, 40(1)1-7 e8

32. Muriithi NJ, Maina SW, Okoth J, Gathece LW. Internal root morphology in Mandibular

first permanent molar in a Kenya population. East African Medical journal. 2012; 89:166-

171

33. Kassim BA, Kisumbi BK, Lesan WR, Gathece LW. Effect of light cure intensity on the

cure characteristics of photo-polymerished dental composite. East African Medical

journal. 2012; 89: 159-165.

34. Gichangi P, Gathece L, Estambale B, Temmerman M. CD4 T-lymphocytes subsets in

women with invasive cervical cancer in Kenya. East African Medical journal. 2013; 90:

310-316.

35. Kassim BA, Kisumbi BK, Lesan WR, Gathece LW. Effect of light curing unit

characteristics on light intensity output, Depth of cure and surface micro-hardness of

dental resin composite. East African Medical journal. 2013; 90:288-296

36. Uumburu NMD, Kihara EN, Ocholla TJ, Gathece LW. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice

on digital radiography among dentists in Nairobi. African Journal of oral sciences.

2014:1; 9-13

37. Gathece LW, Wang’ombe JK, Ng’ang’a PM, Wanzala PN. Dental caries and Oral Health

Quality of Life among persons living with HIV attending two Comprehensive Care

Centres in Nairobi, Kenya African Journal of oral sciences. 2014:2; 17-21

38. Osundwa MT. Chindia ML, Gathece LW, Onyango JF. The pattern of occurrence of cleft

lip/cleft palate among Kenyans presenting for treatment at selected hospitals. African

Journal of oral sciences. 2015:2; 21-24

39. Njoroge NW, Kemoli A, Gathece LW. Early childhood caries amongst pre-school

children and their caregivers’ perception of oral health in a Kenya rural setting. East

African Medical Journal. 2015:92(8):1-5

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40. Mutave RJ, GatheceLW, Kemoli AM. Association of fever and diarrhea with infant teeting

among mothers attending two health centres in Nairobi. JKDA. 2015(2)265-275.

41. Kyale DS, Gathece LW. Dental caries experience and associated risk factors among

12-year –old primary school children in Njiru District, Nairobi county. Journal of the

Kenya Dental Association 2015:6:(4):333-338

42. Gaichu JK, Dienya TJM, Maina SW, Otieno F, Gathece LW. Canal morphology of

permanent mandibular incisors in a Kenya population. Journal of the Kenya Dental

Association 2015:6:(4):339-346

43. Wambugu JC, Matu NK, Mulli TK, Gathece LW. Occurrence of porphyromonas

gingivalis and aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans in subgingival plaque among

patients with periodontal disease at the University of Nairobi Dental Hospital. East Africa

Medical Journal. 2016: 93(3):27-34


oral health related quality of life among persons living with HIV at two Comprehensive

Care Centres in Kenya. East African Medical Journal. 2016:93(4):111-116

45. Macigo FG, Mutave RJ, Ogunbodede E, Gathece LW. Sugar Consumption and dental

caries experience in Kenya. International Dental journal:2016:doi:10.1111/idj.12208;1-5.

46. Simiyu NB, Gathece LW, Wagaiyu EG. Knowledge, Attitude and use of mouthwash

among dental and medical students of the University of Nairobi. International Journal of

Dentistry and Oral Health. 2016 (2.4) ISSN 2378-7090.

47. Shah SJ, Gathece LW, Simiyu BN, Mulli TK. Effect of homemade dental powder on

population of streptococcus mutans in vitro. Journal of Dentistry and Oral Care.

2016:2(4):1-7

48. Ariemba R M, Maina SW, Gathece LW. Use of nasal width to estimate mesio-distal

width of maxillary anterior teeth in a Kenya population of African decent. East African

Medical Journal. 2016:93(1):11-19

49. Njama J., Opinya G.N, Gathece L.W, E. Ngatia. Evaluation of dietary habits and caries

experience among children with and without hearing disability. East African Medical

Journal .2016:93(10);506-511

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50. Gichu N, Opinya G.N, Ngatia E, Gathece L.W. Factors influencing behaviuor patterns

of children aged 3-5 years old attending three public peadiatric dental clinics in Nairobi,

Kenya. East African Medical Journal. 2016:93:(10);516-522

51. Ngatia E. M., Gathece L.W.,. Macigo F. G, Mulli T. K., Wagaiyu E. G., Mutara L. N.

Factors impacting on the nutritional status of population aged 45 years and above in

Nairobi: a cross sectional study. East African Medical Journal: 93 (12) 2016

52. Opondo IA, Kemoli AM, Ngesa JL, Gathece L. Effect of malocclusion on the oral

health related quality of life of Kenyan urban slum children. African Journal of

Oral Health Sciences 2016; 4(1):23-29

53. Nyaga JM, Maina SW, Okoth J, GatheceLW. Root curvature in the maxillary first

pearmant molar in a Kenya population. African Journal of Oral Health Sciences

2016; 4(1):15-18

54. Nyaga JM, Maina SW, Okoth J, GatheceLW. Root length in maxillary first

pearmant molar in a Kenya population. African Journal of Oral Health Sciences

2016; 4(1):12-14

55. Ombuna A, Maina SW, Kassim A, Gathece LW. Convergence angles of tooth

preparations in assessed dies for full crowns and bridge retainers East African Medical

Journal. 2017:91(1):1-6

56. Ongaki N Dominic, Gathece L.W , Awange D. O, Akama M.K. knowledge, attitude

and practices on risk factors for oral cancer among patients visiting university of Nairobi

dental hospital oral diagnosis clinic. International Journal of Dental and Health

Sciences. 2017:04(1):30-39

57. Gathece LW, Akama MK, Wangombe JK, Wanzala PN. Oral Hygiene Status and

gingival inflammation of Persons Living with HIV Attending Comprehensive Care Centre

in Nairobi. International journal of innovative research and advanced studies. Feb

2017

58. Ariemba R M, Maina SW, Gathece LW. Correlation between inner canthal width and

mesio-distal width of the maxillary anterior teeth in a Kenyan population. Decent. East

African Medical Journal. 2017:94(4):282-289

59. Owiti AO, Wanzala P, GatheceLW. Oral Health status and oral health related quality of

life of adults patients at Mathari Hospital Dental Unit. Academic Research journal of

multi-displinary. 2018:5(4):117-130.

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60. Osiro OA,Kariuki DK, Gathece LW . The Minamata Convention on Mercury and

its implication for management of dental caries in low- and middle-income

countries. International Dental Journal. 2018. Available: www.fdiworlddental.org

PUBLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION

1. Opondo IA, Gathece LW .Dental Caries and Oral Health-Related Quality of life among

urban slum children in Kenya. Submitted to East Africa Medical Journal, December

2016.

2. Mogusu CM, Kisumbi BK, Gathece LW. Knowledge, attitude and practice of Computer

Aided Design And Computer Aided milling (CADCAM) technology among dentists in

Nairobi. Submitted to the Journal of Kenya Dental Association, 2018

OTHER PUBLICATION

1. Macigo FG, Guthua SW, Gathece LW. Challenges in tobacco control in Kenya. KDA

News letter; September 2002.

2. Co-author/chairperson, Ministry of Health report: Kenya National Oral Health Survey

2015

Publications for award of degrees

1. Thesis for Doctor of Philosophy degree (2011). Title “Impact of Health Education on Oral

Health Status and Oral Health Related Quality of Life in two Comprehensive Care

Centres in Nairobi”. Available in University of Nairobi digital repository

2. Thesis for Masters in Public Health (MPH). Title “ impact of peer education on behaviour

of female sex workers in two different areas in Nairobi, Kenya”. Available in University of

Nairobi digital repository

Papers under preparation


sugar intake among Persons Living with HIV/AIDS attending two Comprehensive Care

Centres in Nairobi, Kenya.

http://www.fdiworlddental.org/

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2. Gathece LW, Wang’ombe JK, Ng’ang’a PM, Wanzala PN. CD4 count, anti-Retroviral

Therapy and gingival inflammation of persons living with HIV attending two

Comprehensive Care Centres in Nairobi, Kenya.

3. Gathece LW, Wang’ombe JK, Ng’ang’a PM, Wanzala PN. Sugar intake and oral health

status of PLWHAs attending two Comprehensive Care Centres in Nairobi.


oral mucosal lesion among PLWHA attending two Comprehensive Care Centres in

Nairobi.

5. Mutave RJ, Gathece LW, Kemoli AM. Effect of posters and m-health strategies in

delivering oral health education to mothers in Nairobi, Kenya

PEER REVIEWED E-LEARNING MODULES

1. Gathece LW, Mua BN, Mutave RJ, Macigo FG. Behavioural sciences e-learning module

(15 chapters). Complete and uploaded on e-learning platform.

2. Mua BN, Gathece LW, Mutave RJ, Macigo FG. Health education e-learning module (11

chapters). Under peer review.

3. Mutave RJ, Mua BN, Gathece LW, Macigo FG. Primary Health Care e-learning module

(8 chapters). Under peer review.

PAPERS PRESENTED IN SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES

1. Gathece LW, Ngugi EN, Olenja J, Mulindi S. Oral sex and wet kissing among female

sex workers in two slum areas in Nairobi, Kenya. The 16th International Association for

Dental Research (IADR). Second joint congress of the Southern Africa and East and

southern Africa divisions, Durban 15-17th August, 2002.

2. Sameer J, Gathece LW. Prevalence of gingivitis among HIV positive children in a

children’s home in Nairobi, Kenya. The 16th International Association for Dental

Research (IADR). Second joint congress of the Southern Africa and East and southern

Africa divisions, Durban 15-17th August 2002.

3. Muravej S, Gathece LW. Occurrence of myofacial syndrome among university of Nairobi

health sciences students Kenya. The 16th congress of the International Association for

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Dental Research. Second joint congress of the 2002Southern Africa and East and

southern Africa divisions IADR, Durban 15-17th August.

4. Kavia D, Gathece LW, Mulli TK, Ng’ang’a PM. A survey of orthodontic treatment

experiences among Kenyans. The16th International Association for Dental Research

(IADR). Second joint congress of the Southern Africa and East and southern Africa

divisions, Durban 15-17th August 2002.

5. Yakub ZS, Gathece LW, Abdulhalim H, Mulli TK. Prevalence of gingivitis among HIV

positive children in a childrens’ home in Nairobi. The16th International Association for

Dental Research (IADR). Second joint congress of the Southern Africa and East and

southern Africa divisions, Durban 15-17th August 2002.

6. Wang’ombe JK, Alberg BM, Partet AM, Muriithi PJ, Gathece LW, Njeru GR, Muriithi K,

Mwiti C Njeru E, Waweru M, Positioning research to support community effort to reverse

HIV/AIDS among youth in Maragwa and Kirinyaga districts – Kenya. The International

Workshop on Learning and Empowerment: Key Issues in Strategies for HIV/AIDS

Prevention, UNESCO-Institute of Education, Chiangmai-Thailand, March 2004.

7. Mwang’ombe E, Gathece LW, Mutara L, Macigo F, Kibugi E, Salamba K: Hypodontia

secondary to hereditary ectodermal dysplasia: a case report: The 17th congress of the

International Association for Dental Research (IADR) East and Southern Africa Division,

Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) 29-30th October 2003.

8. Gathece LW, Macigo FG, Guthua SW, Njeru EN, Wagaiyu EN, Mulli TK. Influence of

oral hygiene practices on the risk of oral leukoplakia. The 1st joint congress of the East &

Southern Africa and Kuwait divisions: West African and Jordanian sections, Hilton hotel

Nairobi, 26th –29th August 2004.

9. Wagaiyu EG, Mulli TK, Ngatia EM, Macigo FG, Gathece LW, Mutara LN. Oral health

status of an elderly population in Nairobi, Kenya. The 1st joint congress of the East &

Southern Africa and Kuwait divisions: West African and Jordanian sections, Hilton hotel

Nairobi, 26th –29th August 2004.

10. Paracha FMS, Kisumbi BK, Gathece LW. Selection of direct posterior restorative

materials by dentists in Nairobi. The 1st joint congress of the East & Southern Africa and

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Kuwait divisions: West African and Jordanian sections, Hilton hotel Nairobi, 26th –29th

August 2004.

11. Muravej S, Gathece LW. Occurrence of myofacial syndrome among university of

Nairobi health sciences students Kenya. Journal of Dental Research 82 (spec issue C)

Dec 2003. Abstract No 107 pg C628

12. Yakub ZS, Gathece LW, Abdulhalim H, Mulli TK. Prevalence of gingivitis among HIV

positive children in a childrens’ home in Nairobi. Journal of Dental Research 82 (spec

issue C) Dec 2003. Abstract No 33 pg C616

13. Gathece LW, Ngugi EN, Olenja J, Mulindi S, Oral sex and wet kissing among female

sex workers in two slum areas in Nairobi, Kenya. Journal of Dental Research 82 (spec

issue C) Dec 2003. Abstract No 92 pg C626

14. Kavia D, Gathece LW, Mulli TK, Nga’ng’a PM. A survey of orthodontic treatment

experiences among Kenyans. Journal of Dental Research 82 (spec issue C) Dec 2003.

Abstract No 99 pg C627

15. Kinuthia JW, Gathece LW, Chindia ML. inpatient surgical Audit at the University of

Nairobi Dental Hospital. The 1st joint congress of the East & Southern Africa and Kuwait

divisions: West African and Jordanian sections, Hilton hotel Nairobi, 26th –29th August

2004.

16. Ngugi MN, Mutara LN, Gathece LW. Effective communication methods of dental health

education. The 1st joint congress of the East & Southern Africa and Kuwait divisions:

West African and Jordanian sections, Hilton hotel Nairobi, 26th –29th August 2004.

17. Mohamed AO, Mutara LN, Gathece LW, Wakoli KA. Oral manifestations of diabetes

mellitus, relation to blood levels, duration, and type of disease. The 1st joint congress of

the East & Southern Africa and Kuwait divisions: West African and Jordanian sections,

Hilton hotel Nairobi, 26th –29th August 2004.

18. Munyao J, Gathece LW. Oral health status in HIV positive children in a Nairobi Hospital.

Brisbane convention and exhibition centre, 28th June-1st 2006.

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19. Waweru SC, Awange D.O., Gathece L.W.. Pleomorphic Salivary Adenoma–

Demographic Characteristics at Nairobi University Hospital he Preliminary Program for

First African and Middle-East IADR Federation Conference, September 27-29, 2005.

20. Ngatia EM, Gathece L.W., Macigo F.G., Mulli T.K, Wagaiyu E.G., and Mutara L.N..

Nutritional and Oral Health Status of Elderly Population in Nairobi. First African and

middle-east AIDR federation conference September 27-29, 2005.

21. Dienya T M, Kariuki Naftali, Gathece LW. Compliance to Root Canal Treatment among

Patients attending University of Nairobi, Dental Hospital. International Association of

Dental Research ( IADR) meeting held in Kuwait – September 27-29, 2005.

22. Butt FM, Chindia ML, Kenyanya T, Gathece LW, Rana F. Audit IADR East and Southern

African Division, Nairobi Kenya. 26th KDA annual scientific Conference and 22rd

International Association of Dental Researchers (IADR) East and Southern African

Division, Intercontinental Hotel Nairobi. October 16th to 18th 2008.

23. Tafa C, Mua B, Gathece L, Dimba E- Dental Caries experience among HIV positive 6-

12 years old attending comprehensive care center, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi,

Kenya. 26th KDA annual scientific Conference and 22rd International Association of

Dental Researchers (IADR) East and Southern African Division, Intercontinental Hotel

Nairobi. October 16th to 18th 2008.

24. Karimi M, Gathece L, Wakiaga J. effect of use of latex rubber gloves by dental students

at the University of Nairobi Dental school. 26th KDA annual scientific Conference and

22rd International Association of Dental Researchers (IADR) East and Southern African

Division, Intercontinental Hotel Nairobi. October 16th to 18th 2008.

25. Mulu M, Gathece L, Kisumbi. Knowledge, attitudes and dental cultural practices among

the Kamba community. 26th KDA annual scientific Conference and 22rd International

Association of Dental Researchers (IADR) East and Southern African Division,

Intercontinental Hotel Nairobi. October 16th to 18th 2008.


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26. Oganda C, Wagaiyu E, Gathece L. knowledge, attitudes and practices of patients on

plaque and calculus as causative agents of periodontal disease. 26th KDA annual

scientific Conference and 22rd International Association of Dental Researchers (IADR)

East and Southern African Division, Intercontinental Hotel Nairobi. October 16th to 18th

2008.

27. Kagereki E, Gathece L, Lesan W, Wakiaga J. radiographic yield, criteria and rationale

for prescribing bilateral bitewings radiographs at the University of Nairobi Dental School.

26th KDA annual scientific Conference and 22rd International Association of Dental

Researchers (IADR) East and Southern African Division, Intercontinental Hotel Nairobi.

October 16th to 18th 2008.

28. Nyamu E, Osundwa TM, Chindia ML, GatheceLW, Bulimo W, Murray JC. IRF6 Gene

Variant in Non-syndromic Clefts of a Kenyan Population. 2nd International Association of

Dental Research (IADR) African and middle East Regional conference. September 22-

25 2009.

29. Nyaga J., Maina S., Okoth J., Gathece L. W.. Internal Morphology in First Permanent

Molars in A Kenyan population 2nd International Association of Dental Research (IADR)

African and middle East Regional conference. September 22-25 2009.

30. Ndung’u-Mwasha M., Kibugi E., Mutave R., Dimba E., Gathece L.. Relationship

Between Candida and Denture Habits Among Complete Denture Wearers 2nd

International Association of Dental Research (IADR) African and middle East Regional

conference. September 22-25 2009.

31. Kassim B.A, Kisumbi .B.K, and Gathece L.W. Efficiency of Light curing Units: Effects of

Age and Type. 2nd International Association of Dental Research (IADR) African and

middle East Regional conference. September 22-25 2009.

32. Bagha A. S., Gathece L. W, Kisumbi B. K. Knowledge Attitude and Oral Hygiene

Practices of Patients Attending a Periodontology Clinic. 26th KDA/IADR annual scientific

conference and exhibition, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Upper hill, Nairobi October 21st to 23rd

2010. .

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33. Nyaga JM, Maina SW, Okoth J. Gathece L.W. Root Length in maxillary first permanent

molars in a Kenyan population. 26th KDA/IADR annual scientific conference and

exhibition, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Upper hill, Nairobi October 21st to 23rd 2010.

34. Kassim B. A., Kisumbi B. K., Gathece L. W. Efficiency of light curing units in dental

clinics. 26th KDA/IADR annual scientific conference and exhibition, Crowne Plaza Hotel,

Upper hill, Nairobi October 21st to 23rd 2010.

35. Njama JM, Ngatia EM, Opinya GN, Gathece LW. Nutritional status of 5-15 year old

children with hearing disability in comparision with those without disability. 1st

International Scientific Conference; College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi.

June 15th to 17th 2011.

36. Kassim BA, Kisumbi BK, Lesan WR, Gathece LW. Effect of light intensity on the light

cure characteristics of photo-polymerised dental composites. 1st International Scientific

Conference; College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi. June 15th to 17th 2011.

37. Opondo IA, Kemoli A, Ngesa JL, Gathece LW. Effect of malocclusion on the oral health

related quality of life of 12-14 year-olds in Viwandani slums, Nairobi. 1st International

Scientific Conference; College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi. June 15th to

17th 2011.

38. Gathece LW, Mutave JR, Matu NK, Mua BN. Willingness of dentists to treat Persons

Living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya. The 29th Kenya Dental Association Scientific conference.

KDA conference, Panafric Hotel Nairobi. October 13th to 15th 2011.

39. Njama JM, Ngatia EM, Opinya GN, Gathece LW. Caries experience, oral hygiene status

and diet of children with hearing disability in comparision to those without hearing

disability. The 29th Kenya Dental Association Scientific conference. KDA conference,

Panafric Hotel Nairobi. October 13th to 15th 2011.

40. Opondo IA, Kemoli A, Ngesa JL, Gathece LW. Effect of dental caries on the oral health

related quality of life of 12-14 year-olds in Viwandani slums, Nairobi. The 29th Kenya

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Dental Association Scientific conference. KDA conference, Panafric Hotel Nairobi.

October 13th to 15th 2011.

41. Kisumbi BK, Gathece LW, Koyio L. Wamai J. Promoting Phase Down Approach of

Dental Amalgam in 3 selected East African countries;Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

United Nation Environmental program Inception Workshop. Kenya Institute of Curriculum

Development, Nairobi. December 18th-19th2012.

42. Kisumbi BK, Maina SW, Simila H.O, Kassim B.A, Dienya T.J, Osiro A.O, Kinoti M and

Gathece LW. Dental amalgam: her true story and best management practice. 30th

Kenya Dental Association Conference & Exhibition, Panafric Hotel Nairobi, Kenya 11th to

13th October, 2012.

43. Kassim B.A, Kis umbi BK, Maina SW, Lesan W.R and Gathece LW. Effect of light curing

unit’s maintenance history on its efficiency. . 30th Kenya Dental ssociation Conference &

Exhibition, Panafric Hotel Nairobi, Kenya 11th to 13th October, 2012.

44. Wambugu JC, Matu NK, Mulli TK, Gathece LW. Occurrence of red-complex

aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans among patients with periodontal disease at the

university of Nairobi dental hospital. The 32rd KDA Conference and exhibition. Sarova

Panafric hotel 30 October -1st November 2014

45. Seher Khawaja, Gathece L.W. Ocholla T.J. Correlation of hand traced lateral

cephalograms with digitally computerized lateral cephalograms. IADR general session

and exbition. Capetown 25-28 June 2014.

46. Dimba E, Njiru W, Gathece LW, Mutave RJ, Ogwell A, Tobacco cessation through use

of oral health care providers in Kenya. 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health,

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 17th – 21st March 2015.

47. Dimba E, Njiru W, Gathece LW, Mutave RJ, Ogwell A, Tobacco cessation through use

of oral health care providers in Kenya. Global Tobacco Treatment Summit at the Mayo

Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center from May 21st – 25th, 2016. .

48. Nyongesa CK, Gathece LW, Muasya MK, Mutave RJ. Oral health status of HIV positive

children aged 5-12 years at a referral hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. The 34th Kenya Dental

Association Scientific Conference and Exhibition, PrideInn Beach Resort and

Convention Centre, Mombasa. October 19th -22nd 2016.

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49. Osiro O, Kariuki D, Gathece LW. Characterization of Experimental Dental Cements

Derived from Locally Available Aluminosilicate Materials in Kenya. International

Inorganic Chemistry Conference 2018. University of Nairobi 22nd-24th May 2018

50. Osiro O, Kariuki D , Gathece LW. Composition, Particle Size, Setting Time of Clinker

and Geopolymer Cements. IADR 96th General session and Exhibition of Pan-European

region congress. London 25th-28th July 2018

COLLABORATIONS AND LINKAGES

1. Negotiated for collaboration with Colgate –Palmolive for research fund of over Ksh 5

million.MoU signed by the Vice-Chancellor in 2018. The first and second phase of the

research is completed. The third phase will be in January. The project has imparted

skills on undergraduate student who were involved in planning and execution of the

research in Kangundo and Matungulu sub-counties, Machakos county.

2. Negotiated a collaboration with the University of Columbia. The MOU was signed by the

Vice-Chancellor in 2014. This involves staff exchange and joint application of funds. The

two Universities organized a regional oral Summit and training in telemedicine for

student and staff in the School.

3. Negotiated collaboration with the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). The MoU

was signed by the Vice-Chancellor in 2014. Currently the NHIF pays for patients seeking

treatment in the School including the Dental plaza. I requested for the Dental hospital to

be put under category A with other government institution so as to benefit from their

support and increase capitation to the school. The plans are underway.

4. Negotiated collaboration with Wrigleys EA limited and the Ministry of Health for the

funding of the first ever National Oral Health Survey at a cost of over Ksh 3 million.

.MOU signed by the Vice-Chancellor in 2014. The survey generated information for

future planning and policy development in the area of oral health. Currently the school is

involved in development of the second Oral Health Policy.

5. Negotiated collaboration with global bridges for the funding of tobacco cessation. This

lead to the training of all Dental student in the University of Nairobi, Moi university, all

Community Oral Health students at the Kenya Medical training and Several Oral Health

care Providers on Tobacco cessation. The school runs a tobacco cessation clinic and

other clinics in the country are involved in tobacco cessation.

6. Negotiated collaboration with Intra-Acp mobility training in African Universities (P4HPT).

Signed in 2014 by the Vice Chancellor.

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7. Facilitated student exchange with the University of Ghana, with four (4) of their students

undertaking elective training at the school in 2016. Other University worldwide have also

sent student for remedial and elective training in the school.

ACHIEVEMENT AS DEAN SCHOOL OF DENTAL SCIENCES (JANUARY 2013-JANAURY 2017) As the Dean of the School lead the team that was involved in the

Accreditation of the school of Dental Sciences by the East African Medical and Dental

council.

Accreditation of the school programs by Commission for university education

Some other achievements

Increase module II fee collection from 7 million to 23 million. This was through increased

in number of student’s enrollment and efficiency in fee collection.

Launch of the school of Dental Sciences Journal (Journal of African oral health Scinces-

2015). This is a peer reviewed dental journal currently supported by Colgate Palmolive

Tiling and painting of ground floor, and repair of oral diagnosis clinic by Wrigley’s EA

limited

Painting of first floor, branding of the Peadiatric clinic to make it child friendly and

branding of Periodontology clinic with oral health messages for patients by GSK

Placement of a Blue CADCAM machine by Sirona company. staff and students were

also trained on the use of the new technology. The machine will be used to fabricate

crown and bridge for implant dentistry and other procidures using computers. The will

reduce the time taken since the patient can have the crown done in one visit and level of

accuracy for the crown improved.

Donation a dispenser for dental materials by 3M. The machines ensure efficiency of

mixing of material and cuts the amount of material used by half.

Lead the school to join the expertise dental program. The program involves donation of

free dental impression materials (filtek Z250 XT, single bond universal and impregum)

equal to the number of final year student equivalent to the amount of material purchase.

This lead to reduction in the amount of money spent in purchase of impression materials

in the school.

Painting of the outside school with income from the school. Purchased the gutters and

committed money for the work. Once this is completed, the physical outlook of the

school improved.

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Repair of the roof using income generated at the school

Purchase and installation of biometric class attendance for students. This improved

attendance and discipline among students

Tiling of the first floor using funds from TUPAC project.

Improved the level of cleanliness. This lead to improved level of cross infection control

and work environment.

Computerization of cash office. This meant more efficiency.

Development of program for computerization of the medical records. The phase one is

complete and ready for implementation.

Donation of full megagen surgical kit and two fixtures for implant by Eurodent Kenya at a

cost of Ksh 340,000.00 handpiece at a cost of Ksh 22,000.00 and two (2) phantom

heads at a cost of Ksh 240,000.00 by Eurodent . The company through Sirona has

promised to donate an OPG machine.

Purchase of a photocopier at Ksh 299,000.00 and three electrical projection screen for

lecture theater 1,2and 3 from income generated in the school

Purchase of security equipments from income generated in the school

.Received a donation of equipment and teaching materials worth over 5million and a

mobile dental unit for use in the outreach program worth Ksh 200,000.00 from

Vocational training team, through smile Kenya.

The school was involved in Smile Kenya and oral health program whose aim is to screen

60,000 people per year. This is in collaboration with Colgate Palmolive and the

screening started last year. This has assist the community outreach since the screening

in based on the outreach teaching model for the school.

Organized and supported several continuous professional Development forums in the

school funded by various companies.

Donation of books for palliative care by Kenya Hospice Palliative Care Association

Purchase and commissioning of eight (8) dental units for the Periodontology clinic at a

cost of Ksh 17 million from the University of Nairobi.

Purchase of stationary worth over Ksh 600 000 in 2018 for the school using intra-Acp

project funds

Currently in the process of purchasing a pump for the school at Ksh 620,000 and a

laptop at 393,000. The AIE has already been committed from intra Acp-Project. There is

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a plan to purchase 15 data collection and 5 desktop computers for the School from the

project. The money is already in the vote.

ACHIEVEMENT AS CHAIRMAN DEPARTMENT OF PERIODONTOLOGY/COMMUNITY AND PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY

Donation of 1500 dental instruments by St Andrews Church at a cost of Ksh 1 500

000.00 for use by the students.

o Support of outreach program: GSK- Ksh750,000.00 per year for 3 years, Wrigleys-550,

000 per year for four years and Colgate Palmolive support for student outreach program

o Donation of two implant kits at a cost of Ksh. 520,000.00 by KOS for use in training of

student in implantology.

o Purchased a implant kit at a cost of Ksh 450 000.00 from income generated in the

department

o Purchased eight mobile cavitron machines which transformed the Periodontology clinic

with all the eight dental units being used to do scaling by the student.

o Introduction of implant dentistry training in the school

o Training in infection control for the support staff by Johnson and Johnson. This was

based on international cross infection control guidelines.

Development of e-learning modules in the school. The initial modules were in community

and preventive dentistry. This change the way the College of Health Sciences viewed e-

learning for health related courses. This opened door for more modules in diverse

disciplines.

Lobbied for the Internet and computers in the school including training of staff in use of

computers

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RECRUITMENT /PROMOTION AND TRAINING OF THE STAFF AT THE SCHOOL OF DENTAL SCIENCES Lobbied for recruitment, training and promotion of staff. Currently one of the staff in the school

completed training in Masters in virology in the university of Stellenbosch funded by the Intra-

ACP project which I was involved in proposal development and I co-ordinate the project.

TEACHING FACILITIES: UPGRADE AND ADOPTION OF MODERN TECHNOLOGIES

Initiated and completed the purchase and installation of phantom heads and modular

units in the skills laboratory. The funds were sourced from the University of Nairobi.

Initiated and completed the purchase of a compressor from funds sourced from the

University of Nairobi

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Initiated and completed purchase of computer tables at a cost of Ksh 490 000. The

funds was sourced from the income generated by the school.

Purchase of laboratory equipment and furniture using funds generated by the school.

This has improved quality of teaching.

Involved in repair of the dental units which improved the functionality of the dental chairs

from 20% to 80%.

Purchase of LCD for teaching

Purchase of ten (10) desktop computers for use by the students in the computer

laboratory using income generated in the Department

Purchase of four (4) desktop computers for use in the computer laboratory using intra-

ACP funds

Purchase of 30 phantom head stools at 960 000. Funds sourced from school income

generation

Currently negotiated for 8 dental chairs from Hurunani foundation to be installed to

facilities outside Dental school for teaching of community and preventive dentistry. The

Division is in the process of identifying sites.

Improved physical infrastructure

Initiated the replacement of the main gate and the front wall by Colgate Palmolive

Negotiated the upgrading of the reception area and seats for the garden in the school of

dental sciences by GSK

Acquisition of additional teaching facilities

Facilitated the Donation of 18 dental units by the University of New York at a cost of Ksh

18 million.

Financial achievement As a chairman my aim was to achieve sustainability of the department which I achieved by

putting in place checks and balances which lead to the department being self sustaining thus

running without request for support. The department and a surplus of 1.74 million from having

debts when i took over. This was duplicated during my time as the Dean; I was able to

undertake several repairs and purchase of equipment using money generated in the school.

The school is able to pay casuals and for cleaning materials and services.

Curriculum development I was involved in the review/development of the following curricula

Bachelor of Dental surgery curriculum review in 2003

Bachelor of Dental Surgery curriculum review in 2003 and 2013

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Bachelor of Dental Surgery Core-Curriculum by the medical practitioners and Dentist

Board.

Master of Dental Surgery in Periodontology development and ongoing review

Master of Dental surgery in Prosthodontics development

Master of Dental Surgery in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery development and review-

passed by senate in 2015

Master of Dental Surgery in Peadiatric Dentistry development and ongoing review

Member, Curriculum development for a diploma in research Methodology, African

Medical Research Foundation (AMREF) 2002

Chairman, Curriculum for Dental surgery Assistants development (passed by the school

board). 2016

Master of Dental Surgery in General Dental practice-ongoing

Fellowship in Paediatric Craniofacial cleft surgery – ready for College Academic Board

Leadership and management for health curriculum development and integration in

postgraduate and undergraduate programs.

Human resource development

Awarded scholarship to student through the intra-ACP project. This involves award of

scholarship to staff from Kenyan Universities to study in other country. Through this

project, the University of Nairobi has support three students to study in Makerere

University and one in Stellenbosch. The University through the school of Dental

Sciences has received four students and three potential students whose scholarships

are being processed reported for Masters in Dental Surgery in September. This will build

capacity in the region and Africa at large

Negotiated for scholarship for one of the tutorial fellow (Dr Peter Okong,o) through the

Ministry of Education to study Orthodontics in China. The school has only two

orthodontists and his return will improve the capacity for the department.

Negotiated University of Nairobi scholarship for Dr Opondo who is currently studying

Dental Radiology in South Africa and Dr Simiyu is studying endodontics in Philippines.

Other achievement

Negotiated for the introduction of internship program at the school of Dental Sciences.

Currently the Ministry of Health sends 7-10 interns per year to the school. This has

improved the image of the school since the patients are not turned away and improved

efficiency.

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RESEARCH GRANTS

June 2018-to Date: Principal investigator, Effect of School-Based intervention on oral health of children in Machakos County. Data collection stage. Funded by Colgate-Palmolive-on going

2016-to Date Co-Investigator, Effect of Platelet-Rich-Plasma on Healing of Mandibular

Fractures Treated with Maxillomandibular Fixation (MMF) in Human

Patients and Experimental Animals. Data collection stage. Funded by

National Research Funds.

2016-to Date Co-Investigator, Development of a Dental Cement using locally available

materials in Kenya.: at Data collection stage. Student has received funding from

CARTA and National research funds.

2014-2016 Co-Investigator, Tobacco uptake prevention and Cessation (TUPAC) among oral

healthcare providers in Kenya, a project sponsored by Global Bridges. The grant

worth USD 10,000 was successfully administered at the College of Health

Sciences, University of Nairobi and participating institutions included Moi

University, Kenya Medical Training College, Ministry of Health and county

governments.

2013-2015 Co- Investigator, MEPI seed grant at the College of Health Sciences that trained

Nurses in Nairobi County to acquire competency to offer oral health education to

mothers attending MCH clinics.

2015 Chairperson, Kenya National Oral Health Survey funded by Wrigley’s EA (Ltd).

The grant was over Ksh 3 Millions. This was the first Kenya National oral health

survey

2014-2015 co-investigator, Project on Effect of health education on HIV post exposure

prophylaxis among dental students and oral health care providers in Kenya- data

collection stage. Funded by Prime-Kenya

2008 co-investigator, project on oral health, feeding patterns and nutritional status

among the elderly in Nairobi, Kenya- funded by Helpage Kenya/Helpage

international (Ksh 200 000).

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2004-2005 co-investigator, project “In search of “best practices” among youth the youth in

Kenya: Project on HIV/AIDS reduction among the youth in Kenya”– a collaborative

research between the University of Nairobi, World Vision, Family promotion

programs services, Makerere university and the Anglican church-funded by SIDA

through SOMA Net (Ksh 60,000,000)

2006 Co-investigator, project on Reaching the needy children- project funded by FDI/Unilever (Ksh4.5 million)

2004 Principal investigator, project on the Need to train DSA and formulation of

programme document

2006 Principal investigator, project on Willingness of dentists to treat Persons Living

with HIV/AIDS in Kenya

OTHER GRANTS

2013 to date Co-ordinator, Intra-ACP mobility scheme project/Partnering for Health

Professional Training in African Universities (P4HPT). Funded by European

Union and hosted at the University of Ghana. (2.5Million Euros). The project

involves award of scholarship to masters/PhD and staff exchange students in

Health sciences in Africa

2013-2015 Team member, Kenya Smiles Project; A health education and awareness

creation project that brought together the Rotary club of Kenya, District 5160

Rotary clubs of California, USA, Ministry of Health – Kenya, University of Nairobi

and the Kenya Dental Association. A total of 10,000 children were reached. As a

result, the Dental School benefited from donations of dental materials, equipment

for dental outreach and oral health education materials valued at approximately

USD 52,130, with cash donations to cater for Dental Treatment of slum children

and 4 undergraduate scholarships worth USD 4,585. This led to establishment of

linkages with the University of California, San Francisco, Berkeley, Arthur Dugoni

School of the University of Pacific, and the Alliance for Oral Health Across

Borders.

2014-todate Part of Columbia University/ University of Nairobi partnership and

collaboration. As a result, I was the Convener of the first East African “Oral

Health Summit”, held in Nairobi at the Colombia Global Centres and the

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Radisson Blue on March 22-23rd 2016. The theme of this summit was “Integrating

oral Health in Health”, and drew participants from the Ministries of Health of

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania; County Governments, Non-Governmental

Organisations, Kenya Dental Association among many others. The event was a

partnership with Private sector through sponsorship by Unilever. As a result, oral

health agenda has gained momentum and is being considered key by many

stakeholders.

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PROPOSALS UNDER PREPARATION:

1. Knowledge, Attitude, Behaviour and effect (“Burn out”) among health workers in

relation to HIV/AIDS. – completed for submission to the Kenyatta National

Hospital/University of Nairobi Ethical and Standards Committee

2. Integration of oral health preventive programs in the Comprehensive care Centres

(CCC) in Kenya.

3. Comprehensive dental care for needy children in Kawangware slum.

CONSULTANCIES 1997 – 1998 Evaluation of the effectiveness of IEC on sexual behaviour of female sex

workers in two slum areas in Nairobi, Kenya.

2000 Data analysis/report writing for FIDA project on domestic violence.

2004 Researcher/advisor in SOMAnet HIV/AIDs project in Mwea and Makuyu

divisions.

COMMUNITY BASED OUTREACH

Organized and participated in several community based outreach where patients are educated

on prevention and control of oral diseases and treatment of simple oral diseases done.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

1. Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) and quality of life among Persons living with HIV/AIDS

2. HIV and oral health

3. Effect of preventive oral health programs on oral health.

PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL MATTERS

2018 Member of Kenya National Oral Health Policy and strategic plan team

2017-2018 Member of the national team developing the National Tobacco Control policy and strategic plan.

2018 Appointed to the Medical Research Council (UK) as a reviewer through

recommendation by the National Research Council

Dec 2016 – to Date National Research Reviewer

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28th July 2002: Member of secretariat, mandated by Ministry of Health to develop the

first “Kenya National Oral Health Policy and strategic plan”

May2002-June 2015: Chairperson, Kenya National Oral Health Survey proposal development

secretariat.

2003-2006: Chairperson, Technical committee on oral Hygiene products, Kenya

Bureau of standard.

MEMBERSHIPS OF PROFFESSIONAL BODIES

1. Kenya Dental Association (KDA).

2. Kenya Medical Association (KMA)

3. International Association of Dental Researchers (IADR)

4. Association of Kenya Dental Researchers (AKDR) (Member/Advisor)

FACILITATOR IN SEMINAR

1995-1996 Facilitator, oral health education programme for primary school teachers

in Murang’a district sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive.

1995-1996 Facilitator, oral health education/ epilepsy for women groups in Kirinyaga

sponsored by colgate-palmolive/ Kenya Association for the Welfare of

Epileptics.

1995 Facilitator and organizer, MOH Oral Health Training for Health Workers

in Runyenjes, Embu district.

2010 Facilitator, Health Systems Research course for senior health managers, KMTC

WORKSHOPS ORGANISED

7th Feb 2001 Silver Springs Hotel on Organizer/ attended KAVI (Kenya AIDS

Vaccine Initiative).

Jan 24-25 2002 Kenya Operation smiles on orthodontic management of cleft

palate patients.

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13-14 Dec. 2003 Member of the scientific committee organizing FDI/CDA

continuous Dental Education seminar at Safari park hotel.

10th to 14th Sept 2007 Basic medical and dental course at the University Dental School.

4th -6th March 2010 Chairman of the organizing committee/attended a course on

comprehensive implantology, at University Dental School.

WORKSHOPS CONFERENCES ATTENDED

21st-24th Sept 2018 Key note speaker, African Dental Students Association (AFRO-DSA). Where I gave a lecture on oral health research in Africa.

13th -17 Sept 2016 Key note speaker during the Moi University 11th international

conference. Where I gave a lecturer on “rethinking oral health

care delivery in Kenya”

30th May 2014 Oral health as an intergral componenet of general health workshop organized by the Kenyatta National Hospital. Venue: Lecture theatre 3, School of Medicine, college of Health sciences, University of Nairobi

4th Oct 2013 Launch of the Kenya National patients rights charter 2013

Dec 8-11 2013 Three day workshop sponsored by FUNZO Kenya to develop

curriculum guidelines and framework for university training health

care professionals in Kenya. Venue: Sentrin lodge, Elementaita,

Kenya

14-17 may 2001 USHEPia workshop, university of Cape-town, South Africa.

8-10th November 2001. Kenya Dental Association Scientific Conference,

1st -3rd July 2002 Bioethics workshop organized by the University of Washington,.

13th -14th December 2003. FDI/CDA continuous Dental Education seminar at Safari park

hotel

7th Feb 2001. KAVI (Kenya AIDS Vaccine Initiative) information seminar at Silver

Springs Hotel on

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15-16th August 2002. The16th International Association for Dental Research (IADR).

Second joint congress of the Southern Africa and East and

southern Africa divisions, Durban

17th August 2002. The Atraumatic Restorative Treatment Technique (ART)

workshop, Durban, South Africa

29-30th October 2003. The 17th congress of the International Association for Dental

Research (IADR) East and Southern Africa Division, Arusha

International Conference Centre (AICC)

26th –29th August 2004 The 1st joint congress of the East & Southern Africa and Kuwait

divisions: West African and Jordanian sections, Hilton hotel

Nairobi.

August 21-1st September 2006 Data handling, biostatistics and use of STATA 9 course

at Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases (UNTID)

from.

3rd to 14th August 2009 Advanced research methodology (statistics refresher course with

STATA, epidemic modeling with MS exel, Stella and R, integrating

biomarkers to population based surveys). Centre for HIV

prevention and research.

14th-18th December 2009. Scientific communication and publishing workshop. Training

centre in communication (Nairobi, Kenya).

9th to 20th August 2010. Advanced research methodology workshop (Epidemiological

modeling, network analysis in epidemiology with R, Geographical

information systems Arcgis, geographical analysis with Arcgis).

Centre for HIV prevention and research.

27th- 29th October 2010. East and Southern African Division of the IADR workshop. White

Sands Dar es salaam, Tanzania.

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6th-8th October 2010, 9th-11th February 2011, 12th-14th April 2011 and 8th -10th June 2011

Leadership Development (LDP) workshop

1st-12th August 2011. Advanced research methodology workshop (qualitative data

analysis using atlas).

27th -30th September 2011

East and Southern African Division of the IADR workshop. Nicon

Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria.

27th August 2013 Regional Deans’ workshop. Istanbul, Turkey.

28th -30th August 2013 FDI Conference, Istanbul, Turkey.

26th -27th September 2013 IADR Conference. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

20th November 2013 Ethics and research conduct sensitization

workshop. Central Catering Unit, University of Nairobi.

23rd January 2014 Procurement and disposal act (youth and women empowerment.

Central Catering Unit, University of Nairobi.

17th June 2014 Capacity development on effective complains and management

for complaints officers and staff. Council chamber, University of

Nairobi.

27th -28th August 2014 SStrategies for performance. Organized by the College of

Health Sciences. Maanzoni lodge, Machakos County.

2-6th February 2015 Tobacco cessation tot workshop. University of Nairobi Dental

School

24th-27th March 2015 Leadership and Health systems management training of

facilitators. Lukenya Getaway, Machakos county.

4-8th May 2015 training on PhD Supervision. Maanzoni lodge, Machakos County

29th September-1st October 2015

Annual refresher training of corruption prevention on

implementation of corruption mitigation plan and the leadership

and integrity act, 2012.Central Catering Unit, University of

Nairobi.

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19th November 2015 Kenya Dental Association and IADR (E&SAD) scientific conference

and exhibition. Boma Inn Hotel, Eldoret.

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION APPOINTMENTS

2014 – To date Chairperson, Board of Management, Kinyaga Secondary School.

2011, July – To date Member, District Education Board (DEB) Kirinyaga North (Mwea

West) District.

2008 – 2015, December Member, Board of Governors (BOG), Kangaru secondary.

2006 – 2015, December Member, Board of Governors (BOG), Kagio secondary school.

2002 – 2009 Member, Board of Governors (BOG), Mutithi Girls’ secondary

school.

1996 – 2003 Member, Board of Governors (BOG), Karoti girls’ high.

OTHER RELEVANT ACTIVITIES

2014 – 2017 President IADR, East and Southern Africa Division.

2012 – 2014 President elect IADR, East and Southern Africa Division.

2013 – To date Advisory Board Member, International weekly medical journal ISSN 2321-3485.

2010 – 2012 Vice-president IADR, East and Southern Africa Division.

2010 – To date Reviewer, Journal of the Kenya Dental Association.

2006 Oral health awareness campaign-Press conferences on oral status in

Kenya/oral health and training of Dental surgeons and Dental charges on

Kameme FM radio station.

2006 Contributor, oral health column: health magazine.

2007 – To date Assistant editor, African Journal of Oral Health Sciences – ISSN 1608-

7232.

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REFEREES

1. Prof. Isaac O. Kibwage, HSC

DVC, Administration Planning & Development

Egerton University,

P.O. Box 536-20115,

Nakuru.

Email: [email protected] [email protected]

2. Prof. Fredrick N. Were

School of Medicine

University of Nairobi,

P.O. Box 19676-00202,

Nairobi.

Email: [email protected]

3. Dr. Regina J. Mutave

Dean, School of Dental Sciences

University of Nairobi,

P.O. Box 19676-00202,

Nairobi.


4. Dr. Miriam Muriithi,

Ag Chief Dental officer,

Ministry of Health,

P.O Box30016-00100 Nairobi.

Phone contacts: +254733794759


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