Joy Wamaitha Iregi
@joywamaithairegi
Dedicated dental assistant focused on patient-centered clinical excellence.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Dental Assistant with hands-on experience supporting dentists and multidisciplinary teams in hospital and outpatient settings, providing chairside assistance, theatre support, radiography help, infection prevention, patient education, and clinic administration. I champion high standards of care, ethical practice, and continuous professional development.
As a founding member of the Kenya Dental Assistants and Hygienists Association, I advocate for recognition and professional growth of dental assistants while contributing in outreach camps and ambassador roles; I hold certifications in Basic Life Support and Infection Prevention and aim to advance oral health through clinical excellence and teamwork.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Dental Assistant
Alliance Hospital
Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Provide chairside support for restorative, cosmetic, oral surgery, and emergency procedures, manage theatre preparation and sterile fields, and maintain IPC protocols while improving clinic workflow and patient education.
Dental Assistant
Equity Afia Medical Centre
Apr 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Assisted dentists with examinations and procedures (fillings, extractions, RCTs, scaling), managed operatory preparation and sterilization, supported patient triage, records, and stock control to ensure efficient clinic operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute of Healthcare Management
Diploma in Dental Assisting, Dental Assisting
2023 -
Diploma in Dental Assisting program covering clinical chairside support, infection prevention, radiography assistance, and dental clinic administration.
CKCooperative University of Kenya
Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing
2019 - 2022
Bachelor of Commerce with a specialization in Marketing focused on business, marketing principles, and commercial practices.
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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