Nombuso Charlotte Sihlangu
Daveyton
Summary
Highly skilled dentist dedicated to patient safety and comfort, with focus on delivering excellent customer service. Possesses strong listening and communication skills to allow for clear, concise conversations with patients, students and colleagues.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Developmental Dentist
University of Pretoria
12.2023 - Current
- Course coordinator for the BchD 3
- Communicate with patients/student during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Educate patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Interpret X-rays (Cephalometric and panoramic) to make accurate diagnoses and treatment planning.
- Supervising undergraduate students during clinical sessions.
- Performed root canal procedures to treat nerve and dental pulp issues and prevent further damage to teeth and gums.
- Adjust orthodontic appliance to deliver secure and comfortable fit.
- Assisting with treatment planning for interceptive and specialized fixed.
- Take impressions for retainers and appliances including study models.
Dentist
Apple Dental
01.2021
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
- Improved patients' oral health by educating on better brushing and flossing habits.
- Filled cavities using composite.
- Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers, and other problems with oral mucosa.
- Wrote prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications used to treat temporary or long-term dental issues.
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
Dentist (assistant)
Mafikeng Dental
05.2020
- Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work.
- Improved orthodontic knowledge.
Dentist (locum)
Edenvale Medicross
02.2020
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work.
- Checked teeth for signs of decay by assessing visually, manually and via radiography to recommend treatment options such as fillings and sealants.
- Filled cavities using composite.
- Scaled and polish for the patients.
Community service
Department of health (Lehurutshe Hospital, Zeerust)
01.2019
Senior Librarian Assistance
University of Pretoria (BMS library and Medical library)
02.2016
Dentist
Healthmed
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
- Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
- Performed root canal procedures to treat nerve and dental pulp issues and prevent further damage to teeth and gums.
- Examined X-rays to detect abnormalities or abnormalities in oral cavity.
- Restored teeth by fabricating crowns, bridges and other restorations.
- Improved patients' oral health by educating on better brushing and flossing habits.
Dentist
Phelophepha train transnet
05.2022 - 08.2022
Dentist
Middleburg Dentist
05.2021 - 04.2022
Skills
- Health & safety management, Process Improvement, Patient relationship building
- Safety Procedures
- Extracting teeth
- Patient Care
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Orthodontics understanding
Professional education and qualification
- College of Medicine in South Africa, Primary Examination, Anatomy, Physiology and general pathology, WAITING FOR THE RESULTS
- University of Pretoria, Bachelor of Dentistry, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Oral Pathology, Radiology, Odontology, Maxillofacial, Public oral health, Comprehensive patient management., 2013 - 2018
- University of Limpopo, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, 2009-2012
- Hulwazi secondary School, Grade 12 (2007), English, IsiZulu, Mathematics, Natural Science, Economics, Biology
Employment and work experience
- University of Pretoria, Developmental Dentist, 12/2023 - Present
- Healthmed, Dentist, 09/2022 - 11/2023
- Phelophepha train transnet, Dentist, 05/2022 - 08/2022
- Middleburg Dentist, Dentist, 05/2021 - 04/2022
- Apple Dental, Dentist, 01/18/2021 - 04/04/2021 (part time)
- Mafikeng Dental, Dentist (assistant), 05/18/2020 - 05/30/2020 (temporary)
- Edenvale Medicross, Dentist (locum), 02/02/2020 - 03/01/2020 (part time)
- Department of health (Lehurutshe Hospital, Zeerust), Community service, 01/14/2019 - 01/13/2020 (full time)
- University of Pretoria, Senior librarian assistance, 02/2016 - 11/2018 (part time), Time duration of contract elapsed
Languages
English, Northern Sotho
Professional experience
Course coordinator for the BchD 3 this includes wire bending exercises e.g Adams clasp, labial bow, finger spring, fabrication of bands, model casting, Case discussions with the students and formulating an interceptive treatment plan for the patients in undergraduate clinic Analysis of cephalometric hand drawn or digitally assisted Supervising undergraduate students during their clinical sessions Setting questions for test and get the test moderated for the Orthodontic students and marking their scripts. Assisting the consultant during poly clinic with patients undergoing orthodontic treatment at the university of Pretoria this includes placing doughnuts, repairing any broken brackets, treatment planning, placement of retainers non-removable /removable Extraction of teeth primary and secondary including retained roots. Management of impacted teeth Treatment of oral infections including diagnosis and management of oral mucosa disease Management of medically compromised patient of adults and children Suitable pain and anxiety control including the administration of conscious sedation techniques Management of dento-alveolar trauma and knowledge of treatment of fractures of the jaws and facial structures. Clinical identification of oral cancer and potentially malignant disease, knowledgeable with their management and referrals were necessary. Overview of health and safety management, administration and use of resources.
Homeaddress
8157 Kwalo street, Daveyton, Benoni, 1520
Poboxaddress
P.O box 179, Daveyton, 1520
Health
Good
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9006240292084
- Date of Birth: 06/24/90
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Single
References
- Daveyton Main Clinic, Dr Amukelani Nukeri, 071 511 2097, Mentor, nukeriamu@gmail.com
- University of Pretoria, Prof P. Hlongwa, 012 319 2448, Head of Orthodontic department, Phumzile.Hlongwa@up.ac.za
- University of Pretoria, Dr L Moshaoa, 012 319 2448, Head of clinical unit in Orthodontic department, Mpule.Moshaoa@up.ac.za
Timeline
Developmental Dentist
University of Pretoria
12.2023 - Current
Dentist
Healthmed
09.2022 - 11.2023
Dentist
Phelophepha train transnet
05.2022 - 08.2022
Dentist
Middleburg Dentist
05.2021 - 04.2022
Dentist
Apple Dental
01.2021
Dentist (assistant)
Mafikeng Dental
05.2020
Dentist (locum)
Edenvale Medicross
02.2020
Community service
Department of health (Lehurutshe Hospital, Zeerust)
01.2019
Senior Librarian Assistance
University of Pretoria (BMS library and Medical library)
02.2016
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