Dillon Manuel

• Currently employed as the only full-time dentist in the Knysna/Bitou sub-district.
• Planned and executed preventative oral health programs across Knysna/Bitou sub-districts.
• Increased service points (through innovation), increasing accessibility for rural patients. (From 3 dental sites 8 dental sites)
• Coordinated and implemented outreach and off-site dental services, ensuring cost-effective delivery.
• Provided leadership in policy and SOP development aligned with district strategic objectives.
• Facilitated clinical training sessions and mentorship for my staff members.
• Promoted professional ethics, stakeholder collaboration, and multidisciplinary engagement.
• Led administrative functions including meeting facilitation, service reporting, and data analysis.
• Examine oral cavity by using dental equipment and x-rays. Diagnose dental conditions and plan oral health care in consultation with patients.
• Provide preventative care by giving oral health care instructions and education.
• Restoration of carious teeth by placing fillings where need and extracting non restorable teeth.
• Perform surgical operations of the mouth, teeth, jaws and related structures.
• Treat diseases of the gum, tooth nerves and root canals.
• Refer where needed to specialist.

• Employed as general senior dental practitioner
• Implemented oral health policies and guidelines in clinical settings.
• Participated in training and upskilling initiatives for healthcare workers.
• Engaged in administrative planning and reporting to align with provincial health objectives.

Employed as Community dental practitioner

• Awarded prize in Community Outreach
• This prize was awarded to the student that made an exceptional contribution in the faculty’s community outreach programs.
• Responsibilities included enhancing and advancing the oral health structure by delivering services and liaising with the university co-coordinators where the needs were for these oral health services. Working in a team; understanding the holistic approach, assisting with rendering services to these underserved communities.