2.1 House Officer/Youth Corps Doctor (Dental), Grade level 10 2.1.1 Undergoing internship in an approved Dental Surgery.
2.2 Dental Registrar/Dental Officer, Grade level 12 2.2.1 Carrying out minor oral, surgery including extraction of erupted and impacted teeth. 2.2.2 Correcting mal-position of teeth by orthodontic procedure. 2.2.3 Replacing lost teeth by bridge work and dentures 2.2.4 Providing root canal treatment 2.2.5 Replacing portions of tooth crown by inlay or artificial crown. 2.2.6 Giving surgical medical and other forms of treatment for dental disorders. 2.2.7 Performing diagnostic preventive and curative service for dental and oral diseases and disorders. 2.2.8 Removing pathological portions of disordered teeth and restoring them to normal forms and functions. 2.2.9 Practicing in area of specialty under the supervision of a Consultant in a special Unit or Department of a Hospital.
2.3 Senior Dental Registrar Grade II Senior Dental Officer Grade II, Grade level 13 2.3.1 Managing facial injuries resulting from trauma. 2.3.2 Managing congenital and development facial anomalies 2.3.3 Diagnosing and managing systemic disease manifest in the oral Cavity. 2.3.4 Advising on the suitability of various dental equipment and maintaining a reasonable store for essential dental services. 2.3.5 Teaching the students and carrying out health education to the public. 2.3.6 Practicing in an area of specialty under the supervision of a Consultant in a special unit of a Hospital.
2.4 Senior Dental Registrar Grade I, Senior Dental Officer Grade I, Grade level 14 2.4.1 Organizing refresher courses. 2.4.2 Assisting in organizing and supervising schools’ dental Services. 2.4.3 Training Staff. 2.4.4 Supervising the training programme of staff. 2.4.5 Practicing in area o’ specialty under the supervision of a Consultant in a specialized unit such as a Maxillo facial Unit or Trauma Unit or Special Department of Hospital like Oral Surgery Department.
2.5 Dental Consultant/ Principal Dental Officers Grade II, Grade level 15 2.5.1 Practicing his specialty in a specialized unit such as Maxillo Facial Unit or Trauma Unit or a special department of a Hospital like Oral Surgery Department. 2.5.2 Assisting in the administration of dental services 2.5.3 Coordinating the training programmes of staff. 2.5.4 Organizing and supervising schools’ dental services. 2.6 Dental Consultant Special Grade II/Principal Dental Officer Grade I, Grade level 16 2.6.1 Practicing his specialty in specialized Unit such as Maxillo facial Unit or Trauma Unit or Special department of a Hospital like Oral Surgery Department. 2.6.2 Planning executing and supervising programmes in his Unit. 2.6.3 Supervising and coordinating preventive and curative dental services .6.4 Assisting in the administration of the Department.
2.7 Dental Consultant Special Grade I/Chief Dental Officer, Grade level 17 2.7.1 Taking charge of the Department 2.7.2 Advising on Dental Matters 2.7.3 Coordinating preventive and curative dental services 2.7.4 Practicing his specialty.
3 METHODS OF ENTRY AND ADVANCEMENT WITHIN THE CADRE
NOTE: All promotion and transfers are subject to vacancy and satisfactory service record.
3.1 House Officer/Youth Corps (Dental), Grade level 10 3.1.1 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing a degree in Dental Surgery registered with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). 3.2 Dental Registrar/Dental Officer Grade level 12 3.2.1 By promotion/appointment of a suitable House Officer who has obtained the registration of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria and completed the National Youth Service or obtained certificate of Exception. 3.2.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing the qualification specified in sub-paragraph 3.1 .1. above plus at least one years’ post registration cognate experience. 3.3 Senior Dental Registrar Grade II, Grade level 13 3.3.1 By advancement of a suitable Dental Registrar who has spent minimum of three years after full registration and passed the Part I Fellowship of National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or its equivalent in any of the fellowship specialties. 3.3.1.1 Fellowship in Dental Surgery of a Royal College of Surgeons. 3.3.1.2 Masters Degree in Oral Medicine. 3.3.1.3 Masters Degree in Oral Surgery. 3.3.1.4 Masters Degree in Restorative Dentistry 3.3.1.5 Diploma in Dental Public Health 3.3.1.6 Fellowship of the Medical Council in Dental Surgery 3.3.1.7 Fellowship of the Medical Council in General Dental Surgery 3.3.1.8 Fellowship in Dental Surgery. 3.4 Senior Dental Officer Grade II, Grade level 13 3.4.1 By promotion of a suitable Dental Officer who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.4.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing the qualification specified in sub-paragraph 3.1.1. above plus at least four years’ post-registration cognate experience
3.5 Senior Dental Registrar Grade I, Grade 14 3.5.1 By promotion of a suitable Senior Dental Registrar Grade II who has not passed the Part 11 Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or its equivalent in the Specialty but has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.5.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing the Part I Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or its equivalent plus a minimum of three years’ cognate experience after obtaining the Part I Fellowship.
3.6 Senior Dental Officer Grade I, Grade level 14 3.6.1 By promotion of a suitable Senior Dental Officer Grade II who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.6.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing the qualification specified in subparagraph 3.1.1 above plus at least seven years’ post-registration cognate experience.
3.7 Dental Consultant, Grade level 15 3.7.1 By advancement of a Senior Dental Registrar Grade I or II who has passed the Part II Final Examination of the Fellowship of the National Post-graduate Medical College of Nigeria or its equivalent in the Specialty. 3.7.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing the Part 11 Final Examination Certificate of the fellowship of the National Post-graduate Medical College of Nigeria or its equivalent in the Specialty.
3.8 Principal Dental Officer Grade II, Grade level 15 3.8.1 By promotion of a suitable Senior Dental Officer Grade I who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.8.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing the qualification specified in subparagraph 3.1.1 above plus at least ten years’ post-registration cognate experience
3.9 Dental Consultant Special Grade II, Grade level 16 3.9.1 By promotion of a suitable Dental Consultant who has spent at least four years on the grade.
3.10 Principal Dental Officer Grade I, Grade level 16 3.10.1 By promotion of a suitable Principal Dental Officer Grade II who has spent at least four years on the grade I
3.11 Dental consultant Special Grade I, Grade level 17 3.11.1 By promotion of a suitable Dental Consultant Special Grade II who has spent at least four years on the grade.
3.12 Chief Dental Officer, Grade level 17 3.12.1 By promotion of a suitable Principal Dental Officer Grade I who has spent at least four years on the grade.
Reference: Federal Civil Service Commission: fedcivilservice .gov.ng /hq /includes /download.php ?f=hq /pages /generalItem /Resources Files /12.pdf&fc =SCHEMES OF SERVICE.pdf
