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The United Republic of Tanzania
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Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital
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Dental Department: Shaping Smiles, Transforming Lives

Welcome to the Dental Department, where our passion for oral health and commitment to excellence drive us to deliver outstanding care. Our diverse specialties and advanced technologies enable us to provide comprehensive dental services that enhance lives one smile at a time.

Our Expert Team

Specialists: Our team includes four dedicated specialists in restorative dentistry, oral maxillofacial surgery, and community dentistry. They excel in diagnosing and treating oral diseases using cutting-edge dental technology, performing a wide range of procedures from fillings and pediatric dentistry to orthodontic and endodontic treatments, denture fabrication, and both minor and major oral surgeries.

Dental Laboratory Technologists: Three skilled technologists collaborate closely with our restorative dentists to design and create high-quality fixed and removable dental prostheses, ensuring each patient receives personalized, top-notch care.

Comprehensive Outpatient Services

We offer outpatient services from Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with special appointments available on weekends and public holidays. Our facility has six dental units spread across four outpatient rooms.:

  • Four standard surgery rooms
  • A dedicated dental laboratory
  • A plaster room
  • A private unit for fast-track services

Each day, we attend to 20 to 40 patients, ensuring timely and effective care.

Inpatient Care and Advanced Facilities

Wards: We provide dedicated inpatient care with six beds each for male and female patients, attended by our trained nursing staff. VIP patients enjoy the comfort of private rooms in our Grade One Ward.

Theatre: Our state-of-the-art theatre supports both elective and emergency surgeries, equipped for a variety of complex procedures.

Wide Range of Dental Procedures

Our skilled team performs numerous dental procedures, including:

  • Fillings: Permanent tooth filling, pin restoration and temporary tooth fillings
  • Orthodontics: Fixed orthodontic treatment (braces) and removable orthodontic appliances
  • Endodontics: Root canal treatment
  • Pediatric Dentistry: Specialized care for children's dental conditions
  • Prosthetics: Fabrication of removable and fixed dentures, (flexible, acrylic denture and acrylic crown and bridge)
  • Preventive Care: we provide oral health education to the community, school dental services, Scaling and polishing, tooth veneering

Oral Radiology Services

We offer comprehensive radiology services, including:

  • Periapical X-rays
  • 2D & 3D Panoramic X-rays (OPG)
  • Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
  • Airway and Cephalometric Analysis

Expert Surgical Care

Our surgical team performs a variety of major and minor procedures, such as:

Major Surgeries: Cleft lip and palate repair, tumor excisions, Orofacial fracture fixation, salivary gland surgeries, mandibulectomy, and more.

Minor Surgeries: Tooth extractions, abscess drainage, TMJ reduction, biopsies, and minor tumor excisions.

Community Outreach and Education

We are dedicated to improving community oral health through educational initiatives, participation in World Oral Health Week, and information dissemination via various media channels.

Educational Excellence

As a teaching facility, we proudly educate future dental professionals, hosting Doctor of Dental Surgery students from the University of Dar es Salaam and clinical dentistry students from Mbeya College of Health and Allied Sciences. We also serve as an internship Centre for junior dentists across the country.

At the Dental Department, we are committed to shaping smiles and transforming lives. Join us on our journey to provide exceptional dental care and promote lifelong oral health.