WENZILE ASANDA MJOLI
Johannesburg
Summary
Patient-focused Dentist bringing 7 years of dental care expertise. Educates patients on proper oral care and disease prevention and enhances health with restorative procedures and routine cleanings. Collaborates with staff to promote efficient workflows and positive patient experiences. Well versed with government healthcare/dental system
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
GRADE 1 DENTIST
Gauteng Department of Health (University of the Witwatersrand: Wits Oral Health Centre)
5 2023 - Current
- Consulting patients at the Admissions & Emergencies (A&E) clinic
- Compiling a patient history, diagnosis, and treatment plan
- Carrying out various dental procedures in the treatment of patients in the Admissions & Emergencies (A&E) clinic
- Referring patients to the appropriate dental and medical discipline as necessary
- Admission of patients to Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
- Supervising clinical teaching of BOH II, BOH III and BDS III undergraduate students at the undergraduate clinic
- Currently in the process of finding an interesting case to use to compile an academic case report
- Compiling personal stats for all patients consulted and treated to be used for clinical audits
- Booking appointments for patients.
DENTIST & FOUNDER: MAIKA AESTHETIC SPA & DENTAL STUDIO
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Consulting patients
- Compiling a patient history, diagnosis, and treatment plan
- Offering appropriate treatment as outlined in the patient's treatment plan
- Referring patients to the appropriate medical discipline as necessary
- Managing employees
- Managing all aspects of the practice
- Educating patients on the importance of good oral hygiene and giving instructions on how to carry out oral hygiene correctly
- Responding to patient enquiries
- Processing medical aid claims
- Ordering stock as required
- Writing prescriptions
- Writing referral letters.
GRADE 1 DENTIST (DEVELOPMENTAL)
Gauteng Department of Health (University of Pretoria: Oral & Dental Hospital)
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Consulting patients at the Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery out-patient clinic
- Compiling a patient history, diagnosis, and treatment plan
- Carrying out various minor oral surgery procedures in the treatment of patients in the Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery out-patient clinic
- Referring patients to the appropriate medical discipline as necessary
- Ward rounds at Steve Biko Academic Hospital
- Admission of patients to Steve Biko Academic Hospital
- After-hour calls at Steve Biko Academic Hospital
- Assisting registrars and consultants in theatre
- Supervising clinical teaching of BDS IV and V undergraduate students at the undergraduate clinic
- Presentation of lectures to BDS IV and V students
- Presentation of journal articles at journal club
- Presentation of seminars at academic discussions
- Compiling an academic protocol for research
- Completion of an academic case report
- Compiling academic rosters for academic presentations
- Managing the theatre waiting list and booking patients for surgery.
GRADE 1 DENTIST
Eastern Cape Department of Health (St Patrick's Hospital)
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Consulting patients at the Dental Clinic
- Compiling a patient history, diagnosis, and treatment plan
- Carrying out dental extractions
- Referring patients to Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital as necessary
- Referring patients to the appropriate medical discipline as necessary
- Supervising dental assistants
- Presentations to staff members during 'Oral Health Week'
- Ward rounds
- Educating patients on the importance of good oral hygiene and giving instructions on how to carry out oral hygiene correctly
- Teaching medical officers on which cases are to be referred to a Dentist
- Ordering stock required for the dental department
- Typing post-operative instructions for patients
- Compiling statistics from the dental clinic for the hospital.
Education
PGDipDent (Oral Surgery) -
BDS - undefined
NSC - undefined
Skills
Surgical removal of roots and teeth
Incisional biopsy
Excisional biopsy
Apicectomy
Coronectomy
Incision & Drainage of fascial space infections
Debridement of infections
Suturing
Placement of an IVI line
Drawing blood
Removal of a tracheostomy
Removal of a nasogastric tube
Closed reduction of mandibular fractures
Splinting teeth
Relocation of a dislocated condyle
Fabrication and delivery of a bite plate
Closed reduction of a nasal septum fracture
Medical treatment of facial pain
Administration of botulinum toxin injections
Alveoloplasty
Lip repair
Tongue repair
Repair of an Oro-Antral Communication (OAC)
Management of bleeding
Interpretation of a CBCT
Morphine prescription
Custom Section
African
Research
- Confidence levels of final year dental students in fixed prosthodontic procedures., Winner of IADR ‘Hatton' Competition: Undergraduate division. Research and poster presented at IADR General Session & Exhibition in London, United Kingdom.
- Traumatic ulcerative granuloma with stromal eosinophilia: A case report., The effect of COVID-19 lockdown on the epidemiology of maxillofacial trauma in Pretoria. Protocol, data collection and data analysis complete.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/09/94
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code B
- Marital Status: Single
References
- Prof Sadika Khan, Former lecturer, skhan@uwc.ac.za, 072 183 6364
- Mr Zak Mbethe, Chief Executive Officer: St Patrick's Hospital, zak.mbethe@echealth.gov.za, 060 983 4794
- Dr Gugulethu Mhlanga, Manager: University of Pretoria's Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery Department, joseph.mhlanga@up.ac.za, 076 850 5851
Timeline
DENTIST & FOUNDER: MAIKA AESTHETIC SPA & DENTAL STUDIO
01.2022 - 05.2023
GRADE 1 DENTIST (DEVELOPMENTAL)
Gauteng Department of Health (University of Pretoria: Oral & Dental Hospital)
01.2020 - 12.2021
GRADE 1 DENTIST
Eastern Cape Department of Health (St Patrick's Hospital)
01.2018 - 12.2019
GRADE 1 DENTIST
Gauteng Department of Health (University of the Witwatersrand: Wits Oral Health Centre)
5 2023 - Current
PGDipDent (Oral Surgery) -
BDS - undefined
NSC - undefined
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