CURRICULUM VITAE NELSON KAGEMA MATU BDS (UoN), MSc.Dent (UWC, SOUTH AFRICA) LECTURER, DEPARTMENT OF PERIODONTOLOGY/COMMUNITY AND PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI SPECIALIST IN PERIODONTOLOGY AND IMPLANT DENTISTRY 1
CURRICULUM VITAE 2 nd March 2015 NELSON KAGEMA MATU Department of Periodontology/Community and Preventive Dentistry College of Health sciences University of Nairobi P.O. Box 19676, Nairobi PERSONAL INFORMATION Title: Doctor Date of birth: 1 st October 1972 Place of birth: Nyeri County Marital status: Married two children Gender: Male Nationality: Kenyan Religion: Christian Telephone: Office + 254202713618 Email: nelson.matu@uonbi.ac.ke or nkmatu@yahoo.com PERSONAL STATEMENT Am a reliable, hard working, firm, fair, transparent and result oriented individual who is capable of working under pressure with minimal supervision. SPECIAL ACHIVEMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT I played a key role in the introduction of teaching of implant dentistry to postgraduate students. We have since trained and mentored over ten postgraduate students from the departments of Periodontology/Community and Preventive Dentistry and Conservative Dentistry. The School of Dental Sciences of the University of Nairobi is the only school in the region that has the facility in training students in implant dentistry. 2
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 2014 I presented a PhD concept paper to the department. Title of the topic: The effect of scaling and root planing on the periodontal microbiological profile of diabetics and non diabetics attending the Kenyatta National Hospital. April 2009 to date Pursuing postgraduate diploma in Biomedical Research Methodology at UNITID Feb 2003 April 2005 MSc (Dent) (Oral Medicine & Periodontology) at the University of the Western Cape in the Republic of South. May 1992 Nov 1997 Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Nairobi. Jan 1987 Nov 1990 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Nyeri high School. Jan 1979 1986 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education at Gititu primary School. TEACHING/WORKING EXPERIENCE Jan 2007 To date Lecturer Department of Periodontology/Community and Preventive Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi. I teach both undergraduate and postgraduate in the fields of Implant Dentistry and Periodontology Jan 2005 Dec 2006 Kenyatta National Hospital as a Dental Specialist. June 2005 Dec 2006 Honorary Lecturer Department of Periodontology/Community and Preventive Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi. Feb 2003 Dec 2003 3
Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry and World Health Organisation (WHO) collaborating Centre (Mitchells Plain Oral Health Centre), University of the Western Cape, Republic of South Africa. Jan 2004 Dec 2004 Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry and World Health Organisation (WHO) collaborating Centre (Mitchells Plain Oral Health Centre and Tygerberg Oral health Centre), University of the Western Cape, Republic of South Africa. Jan 2000 Dec 2002 Kenyatta National Hospital as a Dental officer. Feb 1999- Dec 1999 Ministry of Health at Kathiani Sub-District Hospital. Dec 1997 Jan 1999 Kenyatta National Hospital as dental officer Intern. PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS Completed: 1. Gathece LW, Mutave RJ, Matu NK, Mua BN. Willingness of dentists to treat Persons Living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya. Journal of the Kenya Dental Association. 2011; 3: 210-214. 2. Gakonyo M. J, Mutave R.J, Matu NK, Gathece L.W. Knowledge, practices and attitudes of dental students at the University of Nairobi towards HIV/AIDS patients. Journal of the Kenya Dental Association. 2010; 4: 98-102. 3. Matu NK, Stephen L and Laloo R. Prevalence and Severity of Periodontal Disease: Type 2 Diabetics versus Non-diabetics. South Africa Dental Journal. March 2009, Vol 64 no 2 p64 - p68. 4
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS IN PRESS 1. Wangari VW, Matu NK, Mutave RJ. Oral health practices and gingival status of postpartum women in Kenyatta National Hospital. African Journal of oral health Sciences. (Accepted for publication in Feb 2015). 2. Alumera H, Matu NK, Wetende A. Inherent challenges of immediate implant placement in the aesthetic zone: a case report. East African Medical Journal. (Accepted for publication in Feb 2015) ONGOING RESEARCH ACTIVITIES 1. Knowledge and practices of Kenyatta National Hospital medical practitioners in systemic effects of periodontal diseases At a data collection stage. 2. A retrospective study on survival rate of dental implants placed in the University of Nairobi Dental Hospital At proposal development stage. ABSTRACTS PRESENTED IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES 1. Wambugu JC, Matu NK, Mulli TK, Gathece LW. Occurrence of red-complex and aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans in subgingival plaque among patients with periodontal disease at the University of Nairobi Dental Hospital. The 32 nd Kenya Dental Association Annual Scientific Conference and Exhibition. The Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi held on Oct 30th 1 st Nov 2014. 2. Wangari V, Matu NK, Mutave J. Oral health practices and gingival status of postpartum women in Kenyatta National Hospital 3. Gathece LW, Mutave RJ, Matu NK, Mua BN. Willingness of Kenyan Dentists to treat People Living With HIV/AIDS. The Kenya Dental Association Annual Scientific Conference and Exhibition, 13th -15th October 2011. 4. Matu NK, Stephen L, Laloo R. Prevalence and Severity of Periodontal disease: type 2 diabetics verses non-diabetics. The 40th Scientific Meeting of South African Division of International Association for Dental Research (held at Pretoria, South Africa on 6th and 7th September 2006). 5
E-LEARNING MODULE PREPARED Author: Dr Nelson Matu Module 2: Aetiology of periodontal diseases at peer review stage. E-LEARNING MODULE REVIEWED Author: Prof. Evelyn Wagaiyu Module 1: Anatomy of the periodontium. SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS THESIS POSTGRADUATE COMPLETED THESIS Three (3) students 1. Student Dr. Silas Kithela (MDS Periodontology 2012) Periodontal health status in relation to glycaemic profiles among type 2 diabetic patients at Kenyatta National Hospital. Co-Supervisor Dr Bernad Mua - Prof. Loice Gathece 2. Student - Dr. Veronica Wangari (MDS Periodontology 2014) Title of Thesis: Periodontal status of postpartum women in relation to preterm birth and low birth weight at kenyatta national hospital. Co-Supervisor Dr Regina Mutave 3. Student - Dr. Jethro Wambugu (MDS Periodontology 2014) Title of Thesis: Occurrence of red-complex and aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans in subgingival plaque among patients with periodontal disease at the university of nairobi dental hospital. Co-Supervisor Dr Tonnie Mulli Prof. Loice Gathece 6
ONGOING THESIS Two (2) students 1. Student Dr Allan Ochanji Title of proposal: Association of salivary RANKL and OPG levels with periodontal clinical status. Status: Awaiting ethical approval. 2. Student Dr Rajana Saini Title of proposal: Periodontal health status of women on oral contraceptives. Status: Proposal development stage. Deferred Dr Bahra: Association between periodontal disease and salivary biomarkers. UNDERGRADUATES: 1. Gakonyo Mutahi Joseph: Knowledge, practices and attitudes towards HIV positive and aids patients, among clinical year dental students in the University of Nairobi. 2. Kayiranga Epimaque: Knowledge of systemic diseases associated with periodontal diseases among patients visiting periodontology clinic University of Nairobi Dental Hospital. 3. Gladys Maina: Knowledge, attitude and practices of diabetics towards their oral hygiene at Kenyatta National Hospital. 4. Ochanji Allan Aldoh: Awareness and practice of oral hygiene measures by inpatients in Kenyatta National Hospital 5. Zainab Mamdani: Knowledge, attitude and practices on the risk factors of periodontal diseases among patients attending the periodontology clinic of the university of Nairobi Dental Hospital. 6. Bizimana Achille. Oral hygiene practices and oral health status among adult patients visiting university of Nairobi dental hospital. 7
RESEARCH GRANTS AWARD Prime K Mentored Seed Recipient Awarded $ 15,000 Research proposal title: Effect of health education on HIV post exposure prophylaxis among dental students and oral health care providers in Kenya now at data collection stage. Co-investigators: Prof. Loice Gathece, Dr. Regina Mutave, Dr. Joseph Gakonyo, Dr. Hudson Alumera and Dr. Veronica Wangari COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES COMMITTEE MEMEBRSHIP School representative in organising the international scientific conference SCHOOL COMMITEE MEMBERSHIP 1. School theatre user committee Chairman, Prof. Symon Guthua 2. School development committee Chairman, Dr Susan Maina 3. School committee on minimum clinical requirements Chairman, Dr Susan Maina DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTE MEMBERSHIP 1. Chairman departmental committee on review of Master of Dental Surgery curriculum. 2. Departmental committee on preparation of departmental strategic plan. RESPONSIBILIY/DUTIES HELD Jan 2007 to Date Head, Division of Periodontology and Periodontics, U.O.N. 2002, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 214 External examiner for Community Oral Health students of Kenya Medical Training College Nairobi I examined both written paper and oral examination. 2000 and 2002 In charge of Exodontia at Dental Unit Kenyatta National Hospital. 8
1999 Deputy Dental Officer In charge at Kathiani Hospital. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Departmental web champion 2. School anti-corruption champion SEMINAR/CONFERENCES 1. Oct 30th 1 st Nov 2014 The 32 nd Kenya Dental Association Annual Scientific Conference and Exhibition. The Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi 2. 19 th 21 st June 2013 2 nd international Scientific Conference of College of Health Sciences and Kenyatta National Hospital. 3. 9 th 13 th July 2012 Initiative on Research and Innovation Management (irim) Training Workshop for Sub- Saharan Africa, Eastern Region on: Research Administration and Grants Management held at Silver Springs Hotel and Sponsored by Eunice Kennedy Shriver NIH. 4. Oct 11th 13th 2012 The 30th Kenya Dental Association Annual Scientific Conference and Exhibition. The Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi 5. Oct 13th 15th 2011 The 29th Kenya Dental Association Annual Scientific Conference and Exhibition. The Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi 6. June 15th 17th 2011 1st International Scientific Conference of the College of Health Sciences, Nairobi. 7. 2007 Kenya Dental Association Scientific Conference held at Intercontinental Hotel Nairobi Kenya 9
8. 2006 Comprehensive Continuing Dental Education Programme in Endodontics and Periodontics at The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. 9. 2003 International Association for Dental Research (IADR) South Africa Division held at Cape Town, Republic of South Africa. SHORT COURSES ATTENDED/PRESENTED July 30 th August 3 rd 2012 MIS NYU Global Dental Implantology Weelk 2012 Held at the University of New York USA. Theme: Presenting Dental Implantology 2012 Current Trends 2010 September 5 th to September 30 th Demonstration of dental implant manufacturing at the MIS Dental implant in Israel 2010 April 14 th to April 18th Attended a short course on Zimmer Implant system in Egypt. 2010 March I presented at the Implantology symposium and hands on course 4th - 6th March 2010. Title of course: Comprehensive implant course and hands on using the new KOS implant from Germany. Topics presented: periodontal considerations, complications, single tooth implants in the anterior region, monitoring and maintenance of implants. 2004 Postgraduate Enrolment of Throughout (PET) seminars in advanced use of Internet in research, use of computer programme in preparing large documents and use of statistical packages. These were organized by the University of the Western Cape PET project and were a continuation of the seminars started in 2003. Seminars, clinical demonstration and hands on courses organized for postgraduate diploma in dental implantology. These were organized by the Department of Oral Medicine and 10
Periodontology, University of the Western Cape. This was a continuation of the course started in 2003. 2003 International Association for Dental Research (IADR) South Africa Division held at Cape Town, Republic of South Africa. Launch of Cape Society of Implantology. Continuous education seminars organized by Cape Society of Implantology. Postgraduate Enrolment and Throughout (PET) seminars in advanced use of Internet in research use of computer programme in preparing large documents and statistical packages. These were organized by the University of the Western Cape. Seminars clinical demonstration and hands on course organized for postgraduate diploma in implantology. These were organized by the Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, University of the Western Cape. Seminars and demonstration of instruments used in periodontics and implantology organized by dental materials companies in Cape Town, South Africa. 2002 HIV/AIDS seminars organized by Kenyatta National Hospital 2002 and 2001. Attended Kenya Dental Association Continuous Dental Education seminars. 2001 Attended Kenya Dental Association seminar at Agha Khan Hospital. 2000 Basic life support PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION AND LICENSURE Dental Surgeon Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board Board No. B587, 2000. Specialist Recognition Periodontology, Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. 16 th October 2008. 11
ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP 1. International Congress of Oral Implantologist 2. American Academy of Periodontology 3. Kenya Dental Association 4. Kenya Medical Association PAST ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP Cape Society of Implantology CURRENT INTERESTS 1. Implant Dentistry 2. Create awareness of oral diseases in the Kenyan society. 3. Research on periodontal diseases with special interest in diabetics. REFEREES 1. Prof. Evelyn Wagaiyu, Department of Periodontology/Community and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676 00200, Nairobi, Kenya 2. Prof Francis Macigo Department of Periodontology/Community and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676 00200, Nairobi, Kenya 12
3. Prof. Lawrence X.G. Stephen, Chairperson and cluster head, Department of Oral medicine and Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X1, Tygerberg Oral Health Centre, Tygerberg, 7505 Cape Town, REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA. 13