The Kenya Dental Association (KDA) has petitioned Parliament to immediately suspend the Bachelor of Science in Oral Health programme, citing significant regulatory gaps concerning its accreditation and rollout.

• The KDA is demanding a full investigation into the programme, stating that professional stakeholders were not consulted.
• The association argues that 'Oral Health Practitioner' is not a distinct statutory title under the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act (Cap 253).
• The petition, dated March 4, 2026, urges the Ministry of Education and the Commission for University Education to address these concerns to protect public health and maintain professional standards.