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March 21, 2026
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Experts decry oral health training gaps in Kenya

Experts decry oral health training gaps in Kenya

Learning institutions across Kenya are under increasing pressure to enhance the training of oral health practitioners, as access to dental services remains critically low. According to recent data, only 13 per cent of health facilities offer oral health services, a gap that conti..

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Kenyan experts are calling for urgent improvements in oral health training and service delivery, citing critical gaps that leave millions without adequate dental care.

  • Only 13 per cent of health facilities in Kenya offer oral health services.
  • Key figures include Oral Health Association of Kenya representative Musa Kiptanui and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
  • An outreach event organized by Mount Kenya University offered free dental services and education to the community.

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