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ESTHER NGALULA  NYINDU

ESTHER NGALULA NYINDU

BUTHA BUTHE,A

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

21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
Certification

Work History

General Dentist

Ministry of Health
Butha Buthe
07.2018 - Current
  • Served 50+ patients per day, providing routine dental services, included regular checkup, X-rays, fluoride treatment, sealants, cleaning, and fillings.
  • Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients
  • 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 extraction rate from 80% to 60% and increasing restoration rate from 4% to 20%, with combination of preventive treatments and restorative care over 6 months blocks repeated annually, for 5 years.
  • Performed average of 30 Restorative treatments per week, maintaining 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.
  • Performed biopsies to assess patients and identify cancerous growths.
  • Provided post-surgery care by prescribing medication to control pain after procedures and called patients 2-3 days to check recovery process.
  • Served as on-call dentist 5-6 times per month for emergency treatment of facial lacerations, intraoral lacerations and other orofacial injuries.
  • 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
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 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
01.2012 - 11.2013

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

  • Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease
  • Carried out thorough patient assessments, discussing treatment options to deliver positive outcomes.
  • Recommended preventive treatments and answering questions, increasing patient satisfaction by 50 %
  • Examine patients after Restorative care with follow-up appointment 2 weeks later.
  • Provide routine dental services for 5-20 patients per day.
  • Voluntary service in looking after patients and adapting all kinds of knowledge acquired from different types of private clinics.

Secretary General

Democratic Republic Casa
Cape Town
03.2008 - 02.2010
  • Publicly represented Organization to establish and strengthen organization's profile, effectively networking and fostering partnership with 2 partners for 1intercultural event.
  • Successfully formulated and boosted communication efficiency by 20% for organizational growth.
  • Surpassed team goals to implement best practices and protocols enhancing team productivity by 18%
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service during meeting done at least 2 times month.
  • Maintained accurate report, memos,and prepared presentation for conferences and meetings.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Health Management

Central University of Technology
Free State

Diploma course - Leadership

Word of Faith Bible Institute WOFBI) :
Johannesburg

Doctor of Dental Medicine - Dentistry

University of Kinshasa
Kinshasa
12-2002

Skills

  • Filling caries
  • Dental Surgeries
  • Emergency dental care
  • Preventive care
  • Electronic records management
  • Clinical team oversight
  • Cosmetic Dentistry

Affiliations

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

Accomplishments

    Accomplishment:

    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).

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

  • Certified Dentist, National Order OF Dental surgeon,2003
  • Certified Dentist, Lesotho Medical, Dental &Pharmacy,2018
  • Oral Cavity Portal to Health, Coursera,2023
  • Oral Mucosal Lesions, Alison,2023
  • Diploma course Leadership,WOFBI,2024
  • HIV/AIDS&Counselling,UNISA,2012
  • Nursing and First Aid,Basic Home Care,2007

Languages

  • French
  • English

Software

Computer Literacy: Ms Windows, Ms Word, and Excel

Interests

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

Languages

French
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

References

References available upon request.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

We are each a masterpiece created by God's divine hands - unique and irreplaceable. Let us embrace this truth and live our lives with purpose, love, and kindness towards ourselves and others. Eph2:20
Esther Blessings

Timeline

General Dentist

Ministry of Health
07.2018 - Current

Associate Dentist

Bez Valley Clinic (Private)
01.2015 - 02.2018

Associate Dentist

Private Sector
01.2012 - 11.2013

Secretary General

Democratic Republic Casa
03.2008 - 02.2010

Diploma of Higher Education - Health Management

Central University of Technology

Diploma course - Leadership

Word of Faith Bible Institute WOFBI) :

Doctor of Dental Medicine - Dentistry

University of Kinshasa
ESTHER NGALULA NYINDU