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DR. E.N ESTHER  NYINDU

DR. E.N ESTHER NYINDU

Dentist
BUTHA BUTHE,LESOTHO

Summary

Detail-oriented, dedicated Dentist skilled at developing effective treatment plans for patients experiencing tooth decay and other various oral diseases and issues with a proven track record of making critical decisions, effectively managing deadlines, and conducting thorough team reviews. Drawing from 21 years of experience in dentistry, hard-working and quick learner with a natural determination to excel and to advocate for a composed and comprehensive approach to patient care with an overarching objective to make a lasting impact on oral health and education within the community.
Beyond professional pursuits, the broader purpose is to promote the well-being of African society. This goal aspires to actively participate in the training and education of young children and women.


Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
2
2
Languages

Work History

General Dentist

Ministry of Health
Butha Buthe, Lesotho
07.2018 - Current
  • Performed biopsies to assess patients and identify cancerous growths.
  • Promote oral health care and disease prevention by educating patients and population through school and outreach visits, radio presentations, hospital ward visits included dental department.
  • Establish Quality improvement project through Comprehensive preventive program for children aged 6-8 years and adolescents aged 12-18 years by reducing the extraction rate from 80% to 60% and increasing the restoration rate from 4% to 20%, with combination of preventive treatments and restorative care over 6 months blocks repeated annually, for 5 years.
  • Maintain up-to-date skills through regular performance of advanced modern dentistry.
  • Performed an average of 50 Restorative filling treatments per week, maintaining a success rate of over 90%.
  • Maintain treatment success rate above 85% by effectively diagnosing, planning, and executing procedures, ensuring high patient satisfaction and oral health outcomes.
  • Provided post-surgery care by prescribing medication to improve recovery and control pain after procedures.
  • Completed emergency treatment of facial lacerations, intraoral lacerations and other orofacial injuries.
  • Researched defects, diseases and disorders affecting oral and facial regions, keeping professional knowledge fully up to date.
  • Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers, and other problems with oral mucosa.
  • Evaluated performance of all clinical staff to deliver constructive feedback and acknowledge strengths resulting in better working relationships and performance improvements.

Associate Dentist

Bez Valley Clinic (Private)
Johannesburg, South Afirca
01.2015 - 02.2018
  • Collaborated effectively with dental and reception teams to build positive, productive working environments.
  • Developed proficiency in restorative dentistry by actively participating in diverse dental procedures included extensive cosmetic procedures and prosthodontics such crown, bridge, implant, CEREC under guidance of the lead dentist contributing to expanded skills set and deeper understanding of multifaceted treatment.
  • Successfully communicating with patients alleviating concerns and clarifying treatment process resulting in 20% increase in patient satisfaction scores

Associate Dentist

Private Sector
Mpumalanga, South Africa
01.2012 - 11.2013

During this period, I assisted in different private sectors to gain more experience:

  • Carried out thorough patient assessments, discussing treatment options to deliver positive outcomes.
  • Have assisted in improving accessibility and quality of health care.
  • Voluntary service in looking after patients and adapting all kinds of knowledge acquired from different types of private clinics.

Secretary General

D.R Casa
Cape Town, South Africa
03.2008 - 02.2010
  • Publicly represented Organization to establish and strengthen organization's profile, effectively networking and fostering relationships.
  • Negotiated and influenced at senior levels to develop partnerships and strategic alliances in intercultural environments.
  • Successfully formulated and communicated long-term vision for organizational growth.
  • Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.

Foundation Dentist

Rapha Medical Clinic
Kinshasa, DR CONGO
06.2002 - 11.2005
  • Doctor initiator, responsible for dental services. Looking after patients not only physically, but also psychologically for best health outcomes.
  • Promoted oral health care and disease prevention by educating patients on proper oral hygiene.
  • Implemented a new patient education program, increasing patient understanding of procedures by 25%.
  • Treated patients with empathy, offering reassurance to minimize anxieties and enhance patient experience.
  • Advised on and performed tooth extraction procedures and offered alternative treatment to patients where possible.
  • Diagnosed tooth infections and gum disease to provide patients with appropriate treatment plans.
  • Obtained consent from patients prior to starting treatment, adhering to practice guidelines and policies.
  • Collaborated with prosthodontist, orthodontist and specialists to optimize patient satisfaction.

Journalism and Media Instructor

Disclosure Broadcast CVV-TV
KINSHASA, DR CONGO
01.2003 - 06.2005
  • Playing as Journalist advising, educating, and informing masses through Media concerning Health not only in physical status but as consequences of Mental and psychological illness.
  • Oral health talk to promote good oral health practices for parents and their children: message was focused on importance of maintaining good oral hygiene too.
  • To help population to adopt health-promoting behaviour.

General Dentist

Ministry of Health
Bukavu, DR Congo
10.2004 - 12.2004
  • Provincial Doctor in Government.
  • Project attending couldn't go to East of Country because it is still war area. Mission included:
  • To Treat infections caused by chronic and acute diseases and diseases within soft oral tissues.
  • To Promote oral health care and disease prevention by educating patients on proper oral hygiene.
  • To Prepare comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Health Management

Central University of Technology
Free State
03.2021 -

Certificate - Oral Diseases

CPD- Alison
IRLAND
02.2023 -

Certificate - Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease

Penn -University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
09.2023 -

Diploma course - Leadership

Word of Faith Bible Institute WOFBI) :
Johannesburg
09.2014 -

NQF level 5 - HIV and Counseling

UNISA-Centre For Applied Psychology
Pretoria
07.2012 -

Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry

University of Kinshasa
Kinshasa

Skills

    Filling caries

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Accomplishments

Accomplishment:

In 2023, I achieved a significant milestone as the first member of my family to graduate from foreign institution with a Postgraduate Diploma after obtention of degree in Dentistry. I am proud of this accomplishment and am determined to continue learning and advancing in my professional career

2020- Initiator of women empowerment program at Restoration Power Ministries International Qalo/BB

2019 While working at Botha Bothe Hospital I successfully organized and executed an oral health awareness opening day event and OH weeks activities.

8 March 2009 Organizer and presenter of film/conference “Greatest Silence” making known victims of war in the eastern part of DR Congo (Long Street / Cape Town)

17 March 2009 Participating member in Conference/debate on Commemoration of one year of xenophobia (Alliance Francaise / Cape Town).

28 March 2009 Representer Member of DR CASA organization in a meeting with the Congolese Embassy authorities discussing incomes/ outcomes of Congolese situation (Pretoria conference / Pretoria Central)

2004 attending the international maxilla facial and dentistry congress Kinshasa / Congo

2002-2006 Youth educator

2020- Initiator of women empowerment program at Restoration Power Ministries International Qalo/BB

Affiliations

  • Member, Professional Association: Lesotho Medical Association
  • Member, National Order of Dental Surgeons (NODC) in DR Congo.

Additional Information

OTHERS

Travel: From my country DR Congo, I’ve already visited most of South African cities (Cape Town, Durban, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Pietermaritzburg, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Polokwane, Gauteng…)

Other countries: Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana.

Drawing, Sport, (Jogging, Volleyball)

Reading (Science, Technology) Music

Teaching

Certification

Level 1-2: Nursing and First Aid,2007

Software

Computer Literacy: Ms Windows, Ms Word, and Excel

Interests

Drawing, Sport (Jogging), Reading (Science, Technology), Travelling, Teaching

Work Availability

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Quote

One of the deep secrets of life is that all that is really worth doing is what we do for others.
Lewis Carroll

Timeline

Certificate - Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease

Penn -University of Pennsylvania
09.2023 -

Certificate - Oral Diseases

CPD- Alison
02.2023 -

Diploma of Higher Education - Health Management

Central University of Technology
03.2021 -

General Dentist

Ministry of Health
07.2018 - Current

Associate Dentist

Bez Valley Clinic (Private)
01.2015 - 02.2018

Diploma course - Leadership

Word of Faith Bible Institute WOFBI) :
09.2014 -

NQF level 5 - HIV and Counseling

UNISA-Centre For Applied Psychology
07.2012 -

Associate Dentist

Private Sector
01.2012 - 11.2013

Secretary General

D.R Casa
03.2008 - 02.2010

General Dentist

Ministry of Health
10.2004 - 12.2004

Journalism and Media Instructor

Disclosure Broadcast CVV-TV
01.2003 - 06.2005

Foundation Dentist

Rapha Medical Clinic
06.2002 - 11.2005

Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry

University of Kinshasa
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