Professional association that opposes expanded scope-of-practice regulations for non-dentists and warns against unqualified dental practitioners in Kenya's clinics.
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… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize The Kenya Dental Association (KDA) has raised concern over the growing presence of unqualified persons offering dental services in some public and private clinics, centres and hospitals across the country. …
KDA warns against unqualified persons offering dental servicesThe Standard
… At the same time, KMPDC cautioned Kenya Dental Association members against allowing facilities to use their professional credentials without active participation. …
KMPDC demands strict accountability rules for dental clinicsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Kenya Dental Association (KDA) has warned that unqualified people are posing as dentists in some public and private clinics, hospitals and dental centres. …
Dentists warn of quacks posing as practitioners in understaffed clinicsCitizen Digital
… The disciplinary action against Celestial Dental Centre follows a complaint by the Kenya Dental Association (KDA) over promotional material in which Dennis Onyango Ombeo, a registered Community Oral Health Officer (COHO), was introduced as “Dr Dennis”. …
Dental clinic fined Ksh.2M over ‘Dr’ title used by unqualified staffThe Standard
… Arnold Malit and the Kenya Dental Association (KDA), who argue that the decisions were made outside the law and without following professional standards governing dental practice. …
High Court suspends expansion of non-dentists' dental rolesCitizen Digital
High Court suspends KMPDC decisions expanding scope of practice for non-dentists By Citizen Reporter August 01, 2026 07:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya Dental Association (KDA) members addressing t …
High Court suspends KMPDC decisions expanding scope of practice for non-dentistsCitizen Digital
… The Kenya Dental Association blamed the incident on weak enforcement of regulations and the limited availability of affordable, licensed dental services, concerns that closely mirror the findings of the FDI report. …
FDI warns against illegal dental practice as Kenya death exposes risks of unlicensed treatmentThe Standard
… The practitioner involved has not been arrested.The Kenya Dental Association (KDA) has separately raised concerns over cosmetic dental procedures, including fake braces marketed on social media, warning such treatments can cause permanent damage when performed by unqualified indi …
Illegal dental clinics put patients at risk despite laws, dental federation warnsThe Standard
… The Kenya Dental Association has issued a warning to the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), accusing them of opening doors for unqualified practitioners to carry out complex dental procedures that were once meant for strictly trained dentists.In a statement …
KDA opposes scope-of-practice rules over patient safety concernsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 23 — The Kenya Dental Association (KDA) has threatened legal action against the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), accusing the regulator of unlawfully seeking to allow unqualified individuals to perform dental procedures that should be …
Dentists reject KMPDC plan to let non-dentists offer dental careThe Kenya Dental Association has raised concern over unqualified persons offering dental services in public and private clinics across the country, warning that the practice exposes patients to serious harm and undermines public confidence in the healthcare system.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Dental Association has raised concern over unqualified persons offering dental services in public and private clinics across the country, warning that the practice exposes patients to serious harm and undermines public confidence in the healthcare system.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council has warned that dental clinics must establish explicit systems identifying who takes clinical responsibility for patient care, maintain detailed records of engagement terms and scope of practice for all staff, and ensure visiting specialists' credentials are not misused. The regulator cautioned that simply displaying a practitioner's licence does not prove active oversight.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Dental Association has warned that unqualified people are posing as dentists in public and private clinics and hospitals, with understaffing creating room for untrained practitioners. The association said the practice exposes patients to pain, higher costs, and poor care, and urged facilities to employ only licensed practitioners.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council fined Celestial Dental Centre and its proprietor a combined Ksh.2 million after a registered Community Oral Health Officer was presented to the public as "Dr Dennis" in promotional material. The case has renewed concerns over quackery in Kenya's dental sector.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has suspended implementation of administrative decisions expanding dental practice scope for non-dentists, pending determination of a constitutional petition filed by Dr. Kahura Mundia, Dr. Arnold Malit, and the Kenya Dental Association, who argue the decisions were made outside the law and without following professional standards.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has issued conservatory orders suspending the implementation of decisions by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council that expanded the scope of practice for non-dentists, pending the hearing of a petition filed by the Kenya Dental Association alongside two doctors. The KDA challenges what it terms illegal and irregular decisions by the KMPDC to administratively expand the scope without regard to legal requirements and professional standards.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The FDI World Dental Federation has warned that illegal dental practice remains widespread in many countries, including Kenya, where a 27-year-old man died following a botched tooth extraction by an unlicensed practitioner. A global report based on responses from 49 National Dental Associations found that while 95 per cent of participating countries have legislation governing dental practice, fewer than half believe the laws are being effectively enforced.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The FDI World Dental Federation warns that illegal dental practice is putting patients at risk worldwide despite most countries having laws regulating dentistry. Fewer than half of responding national dental associations believe those laws are effectively enforced, with 58 per cent of countries having recorded cases of patient harm from unlicensed dental treatment.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Dental Association has condemned newly published scope-of-practice regulations by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council, accusing it of allowing unqualified practitioners to perform advanced dental procedures including root canal treatment, orthodontics, restorative work, advanced surgery, and paediatric dentistry care, which the KDA says require trained dentists only.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Dental Association has threatened legal action against the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council over a purported scope of practice that would allow non-dentists to provide dental care services. The association argues the move is unlawful, poses a threat to patient safety, and cannot be altered through administrative notices without proper legislative processes and consultation with the dental profession.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Dental Association has strongly opposed a newly published scope of practice by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council, saying it would allow unqualified individuals to perform dental procedures that should only be carried out by trained dentists. The KDA argues the scope of clinical dental practice cannot be expanded through administrative notices without following required legislative and regulatory processes.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Dental Association has condemned a KMPDC publication proposing an expanded scope of practice, claiming it would allow unqualified individuals to provide dental care and was undertaken without meaningful consultation. The association calls the move unlawful and an abuse of statutory power, demanding immediate withdrawal and suspension of implementation.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's two public dental schools have achieved substantial compliance with regional training standards following joint inspections by the KMPDC and CUE in April 2026, ahead of an upcoming EAC regional evaluation. The University of Nairobi School of Dentistry recorded 75.75 per cent compliance, while Moi University attained 71 per cent under the EAC inspection framework.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya will host the World Dental Federation Regional Dental Congress in Mombasa from October 21 to 23, while the country's two public dental schools—University of Nairobi and Moi University—undergo scrutiny over whether their Bachelor of Dental Surgery programmes meet accreditation requirements. The Education Cabinet Secretary directed the Commission for University Education to audit both programmes within 14 days following a legal challenge from the Consumers Federation of Kenya, which argues the programmes lack formal re-accreditation since 2017.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba has directed the Commission for University Education to audit dental training programmes at Moi University and the University of Nairobi, following calls by stakeholders for scrutiny. The audit follows a lawsuit by Consumers Federation of Kenya claiming the institutions admitted students without proper accreditation.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that some universities have resorted to questionable tactics to attract students, misusing accreditation exercises and quality assurance mechanisms as marketing tools rather than investing in strengthening academic programmes and training standards, which undermines the integrity of professional education.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Dental Association has raised concerns over inadequately regulated healthcare training programmes, warning that such courses introduced without proper regulatory oversight, curriculum validation, and accreditation pose a significant threat to students, patients, and Kenya's healthcare system.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →