Kenya Dental Association

Kenya Dental Association — professional organization opposing expanded scope-of-practice regulations it says would allow unqualified practitioners to perform advanced dental procedures.

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June 2026
10 JunCitizen Digital
Kenya Dental Association raises alarm over unregulated healthcare training programmes By Brian Okello June 10, 2026 04:27 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KDA President Dr. …
Kenya Dental Association raises alarm over unregulated healthcare training programmes

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FDI warns weak enforcement enables illegal dental practice

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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.

21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

FDI warns weak enforcement enables illegal dental practice
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.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Illegal dental clinics pose patient safety risk globally
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 →
Kenya Dental Association opposes KMPDC scope-of-practice rules
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 →

Thursday 23 July

Dentists threaten legal action over KMPDC non-dentist care plan
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 →
KDA opposes KMPDC dental scope allowing unqualified practitioners
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 →
Kenya Dental Association opposes KMPDC scope-of-practice proposal
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 →

Tuesday 7 July

Kenya's dental schools meet EAC regional standards
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 →

Sunday 5 July

Kenya hosts World Dental Congress as schools face accreditation audit
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 →

Tuesday 30 June

Education Cabinet Secretary orders audit of dental programmes
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 →

Monday 15 June

Opinion: universities misuse accreditation for student recruitment
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 →

Wednesday 10 June

Kenya Dental Association warns of unregulated healthcare training programmes
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 →