Dental Department
Welcome to the Department of Dental & Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
The Department of Dental and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery offers specialized oral health services, addressing a broad spectrum of oral and maxillofacial needs for patients locally, nationally, and internationally. With a dedication to excellence, we provide compassionate, individualized care to help patients achieve optimal oral health. Alongside our clinical services, we are committed to training dental professionals in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to ensure the highest standards in the field.
Our Leadership and Staff
Our department is led by Dr. Matthew Boamah, Head of Department, and supported by a dedicated core management team and highly skilled medical professionals. We work together to provide top-tier dental care and a supportive environment for both patients and staff.
Core Functions and Services
The Department of Dental and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery’s core functions focus on the holistic treatment of oral health, education, and community outreach. Our services span across outpatient care, specialized clinics, training, and research aimed at improving dental practices and advancing oral health care.
Our Services Include:
- Outpatient Department (OPD) Services
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (Oral Diagnosis)
- Restorative Dentistry
- Paedodontics
- Orthodontics
- Periodontology
Clinical Units
Our department operates several specialized clinical units, each designed to address specific dental needs:
- Outpatient Department (OPD): Open Monday to Friday, serving as the first point of contact for patients.
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Maxillofacial Unit: Focusing on the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and management of diseases and disorders related to the face and jaws.
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (Oral Diagnosis): Dedicated to the clinical and histological diagnosis of oral and maxillofacial pathologies.
- Restorative Dentistry: Focusing on diagnosing, treating, and managing diseases of the teeth and their supporting structures.
- Paedodontics: Providing specialized care for the oral health needs of children from infancy through adolescence (18 years and below).
- Periodontics Clinic: Tuesdays and Fridays.
- General Dentistry Clinics: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (also includes consultations, teaching, and research).
Special Services
We offer a wide range of subspecialties, each dedicated to specific areas of oral health:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / Maxillofacial Unit: Addressing facial trauma, congenital and acquired defects, facial infections, jaw cancers, and extractions.
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (Oral Diagnosis): Providing initial examinations for all patients before referral to other subspecialties.
- Restorative Dentistry: Including Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Maxillofacial Prostheses, Cosmetic Dentistry, and Dental Implants.
- Paedodontics: Providing prophylaxis, fissure sealants, fluoride therapy, interceptive orthodontic procedures, fillings, pulp therapies, and stainless steel crowns.
Training and Education
The Department plays an active role in the education of dental professionals, offering training for undergraduate and postgraduate dental students, supporting family medicine residents, and collaborating on research projects with the University of Ghana Dental School. We also participate in outreach and advocacy programs.
Our Team
The Department of Dental and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery is led by a team of dedicated professionals who are deeply committed to advancing oral health care. Our team consists of highly trained consultants, specialists, nurses, and administrative staff who work collaboratively to provide compassionate, expert care.
Core Management:
- Head of Department: Dr. Matthew Boamah
- Deputy Director, Nursing Services: #
- Administrator: Mr. William Nartey
- Accountant: Mr. Kwesi Opoku Boateng
- Engineer: #
Consultants and Specialists:
- Prof. Grace E. Parkins
- Dr Simon Agyemang
- Dr Dennis Appiah Bolfrey
- Dr Oum-Kalsoum Zakaria Adams
- Dr. A.E. Abdulai
- Dr. Matthew Owusu Boamah
- Dr Sarah Bondorin
- Dr. Richardar N. A. Taylor Dawson
- Dr. Mary N. B. Ayettey-Adamafio
- Dr. Francis Adu-Poku
- Dr. Gwendolyn Amarquaye
- Dr. Paa Kwesi Blankson
- Dr. Abdul Majeed Ahmed