For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (DS) degree or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
successfully completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution; and
a Certificate of registration by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board

Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will work under guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

providing dental care  including: diagnosing common oral conditions, treating, prescribing and referring;
carrying out minor oral and maxillofacial surgery;
Prosthetics and conservative dentistry;
facilitating admission, disease investigations of  patients;
report writing and assisting in theater activities;