Kenya Dental Association Condemns KMPDC Over Alleged Misregulation of Dentistry.

The Kenya Dental Association (KDA) has strongly condemned the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) over what it terms as misregulation and illegal handling of the dental profession. In a press release dated April 10, 2025, the KDA expressed deep outrage and disappointment following the publication of a new Scope of Practice for Dentistry by KMPDC, which the association claims is unlawful and dangerously undermines the quality of oral healthcare in the country.

According to the KDA, the scope in question allows unqualified para-professionals to engage in dental procedures without appropriate curriculum-based training or the necessary competencies. The association accuses the KMPDC, under the leadership of its chairperson Prof. Stanley Khainga, of ignoring its mandate to ensure that Kenyans access the highest attainable standard of healthcare. KDA warns that this misstep poses a serious threat to patient safety and public health, potentially leading to misdiagnoses, increased complications, medical emergencies, and even preventable deaths.

Dr. Kahura Mundia, Vice President of the Kenya Dental Association.

The association outlined a series of demands aimed at restoring order and professionalism in the sector. These include the immediate revocation of the illegally published scope of practice, the resignation of Prof. Khainga, and the disbandment of the current KMPDC board for what it termed complicity in illegalities and abuse of office. Additionally, the KDA is calling for a rectified and legally grounded scope of practice for all oral health cadres, including dental technologists, dental hygienists, dental therapists, and community oral health officers.

In its statement, the KDA emphasized the importance of aligning curriculum training with professional practice and urged for the establishment of university dental schools that conform to both local and international standards. The association also demanded that the KMPDC comply with an existing High Court judgment, Nairobi HCJR No. 74 of 2020, that prohibits the registration and licensing of unqualified individuals in dental practice and mandates stakeholder consultations in any regulatory decisions affecting the sector.

The KDA reiterated its commitment to upholding the integrity of the dental profession and protecting the public's right to safe, professional, and high-quality oral healthcare. The statement concluded with a stern warning: failure to address these issues promptly could lead to a rise in quackery, further endangering the lives and well-being of Kenyans.

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