Health guides
Practical, sourced explainers on what treatments involve, what local sources report about costs, and how to check that a provider is registered. Guides are general information, not medical advice.
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Dentistry General Dentistry
Dental emergencies in Kenya: what to do before you reach a dentist
First aid for a knocked-out tooth, broken tooth, severe toothache, abscess and bleeding, plus the warning signs that need a hospital, not a dentist.
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Dentistry Prosthodontics
Dental implant cost in Kenya: what to expect and what drives the price
What a dental implant is, what Kenyan sources report for prices, why quotes vary so widely, and the questions to ask before you commit.
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General Medicine General Practice
How to check that a doctor or dentist is registered in Kenya
Use the KMPDC SMS line 20547 or the online register to confirm a doctor, dentist or clinic is licensed. Step-by-step, with what the results mean.
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Dentistry Endodontics
Root canal treatment in Kenya: cost, what happens and how long it lasts
What a root canal involves, what Kenyan hospitals and studies report about cost, why a crown matters afterwards, and when to seek treatment.
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Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry
Teeth whitening in Kenya: options, safety and what it may cost
In-surgery whitening, dentist-supplied home trays and shop kits compared, with side effects, who should avoid whitening, and reported Kenyan prices.
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Dentistry Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Tooth extraction in Kenya: cost, wisdom teeth and aftercare
What a simple or surgical extraction involves, SHA tariffs and other reported costs in Kenya, and a day-by-day aftercare guide to avoid dry socket.
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General Medicine General Practice
What SHA covers for dental and optical care in Kenya
The Social Health Authority's dental and optical benefits explained: annual limits, tariffs, who qualifies, how to register, and what it does not cover.
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