DEPARTMENT OF DENTISTRY AND DENTAL SURGERY
PROF. BRAIMOH OMOIGBERAI BASHIRU
PROFESSOR BRAIMOH OMOIGBERAI BASHIRU
BDS, MPH, PhD, FWACS
omoigberai.braimoh@uniport.edu.ng
Professor BRAIMOH Omoigberai Bashiru, is the Dean, Faculty of Dentistry. He served as Associate Dean of the Faculty for two terms under two former Deans. He also served as the Coordinator and Acting Head of Department of Community Dentistry and Periodontology for 7 years from 2010-2017.
Professor Braimoh graduated from the University of Benin where he obtained the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree and a Masters in Public Health (MPH) in 1999 and 2006 respectively. He obtained the Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons in Community Dentistry in October 2009. Professor Braimoh is a NUFFIC Scholar. He was awarded the NUFFIC scholarship in 2011 to pursue a certificate course at the St Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands. In December 2017, he further obtained Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Community Health Education from the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria.
Prof Braimoh joined the service of the University of Port Harcourt in June 2010 as a Lecture 1 and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in October 2013. In October 2019, he was promoted to rank of Professor of Community Dentistry. Professor Braimoh has served as a member of various Committees within the University.
Orlu, Rita Chidinma
Orlu, Rita Chidinma
Dean’s Secretary, Faculty of Dentistry
Contact:
- Email: rita.orlu@uniport.edu.ng
- Phone: 08038906777
- Location: Faculty of Dentistry, University of Port Harcourt
Education:
- B.Sc Finance and Banking, University of Port Harcourt (2017)
- HND Secretarial Studies, Rivers State Polytechnic, Bori (2007)
Professional summary:
Organized and experienced administrative professional serving as the Dean’s Secretary in the Faculty of Dentistry.
Skill:
- Microsoft Word
- Confidentiality and Discretion
- Administrative Management
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Work Experience:
- Dean’s Secretary, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Port-Harcourt
- Employed on the 25th July, 2011
- Provide administrative support to the Dean and Faculty members
- Maintain confidential records and documents
- Typing of correspondence
- Receiving and recording of incoming mails
- Filing of correspondence
- Minutes taking
Certification /Training:
- Entrepreneurship Development Training, Central Bank of Nigeria and National Youth Service Corps. (9th August ,2008)
- Management Information System Workshop, World Bank Africa Centre of Excellent in Oilfield Chemicals Research (ACE-CEFOR), (13th October, 2023)
- Intellectual Property and Database Management Workshop, World Bank Africa Centre of Excellent in Oilfield Chemicals Research (ACE-CEFOR), (21st April, 2023)
DR GRACE ONYENASHIA ALADE
DR GRACE ONYENASHIA ALADE
BDS, FMCDS
grace.alade@uniport.edu.ng
Dr. Grace Onyenashia ALADE is presently the Acting Head of Department (Ag HoD) of the department of Community Dentistry and Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt. She assumed the office as the Acting Head of Department in September 2023. She was initially the Acting Head of Department from May 2021 to May 2023.
Dr. Grace Alade graduated from the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, with Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree in 2003. In October 2013, she obtained the Fellowship of the Medical College in Dental Surgery (FMCDS) of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.
In January 2015, Dr Grace Alade was employed as Lecturer 1, at the University of Port Harcourt. She was promoted to the rank of Senior Lecturer in October 2019. She is a member of various local and international professional associations, including Medical and Dental Consultant Association Nigerian (MDCAN), Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Nigerian Dental Association (NDA), Periodontologist Association of Nigeria (PAN), European Federation of Periodontologist and International Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research (IADR Nigerian division). Her areas of research interest are periodontal medicine, periodontal health and geriatric periodontology.
DR. AGWU MICHAEL EZENNA
My names are Dr. Agwu Michael Ezenna. I am a senior lecturer in the Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt. My current academic qualifications include:
BCHD (Ife) – 1997
MPH England – 2009
DIP, CBT Stonebridge- 2015
PhD England – 2015
I was appointed Lecturer 1 in the Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry, in 2016 and was appointed to Snr. Lecturer in 2021. I am a member of New York Academy of Science (MAS New York) and a fellow of Royal Society of Public Health (FRSPH London). Currently the Nigerian Medical Association appointed me the National Standing Committee Chairman on Medical Education and standard (2024 – 2026). Formally, I was the National Adhoc Committee Chairman on Health Systems (2020 – 2022) and the National Adhoc Committee Chairman on Veterinary Medicine Laison.
Currently, I am the nominee for the Board Member of the University of Nigerian Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Enugu 2024 – 2028.
My specialty is Public Health and currently I teach research methods among other things to the Final Year Dental students. My hobbies include research, politics and football
Dr Ayamma Udo Umanah
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY AND PROSTHODONTICS
ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
Dr Ayamma U Umanah studied Dentistry at The University of Benin in Nigeria where she gained a Bachelors of Dental Surgery in 2000. She went on to train as a Conservative Dentist in University of Benin Teaching Hospital and earned a Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons. She also obtained a Certificate in New Concepts in Oral Health, Dental Education and Curriculum from St Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands as well as a certificate in Leadership and Health from University of Washington. She is also pursuing a Masters in Medical Education.Her areas of research interest include cariology, dental aesthetic, endodontics, oral health and medical education. She has published in local and international journals. She has served severally as acting Head of Department both in the University and University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. She has served as reviewer for several journals and examines at Postgraduate level and undergraduate level. She can be contacted via ayamma.umanah@uniport.edu.ng
Prof. Abiodun Olabisi Arigbede
Prof. A.O. Arigbede studied Dental Surgery at the premier University in Nigeria, the University of Ibadan. He has a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Education from the same university. He has a certificate of Training in Dental Materials from the University of Manchester and he trained as a prosthodontist at the famous University College Hospital, Ibadan. He is a fellow of the West African College of Surgeons and National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. His areas of research interest include outcome of prosthetic rehabilitation, biomedical education and dental materials. He has many publications in local and international peer review journals. He had served the University of Port Harcourt and the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital in different capacities; these include serving as Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, Uniport and Deputy Chairman Medical Advisory Committee at the Teaching Hospital. He has also served as external examiner to many universities in Nigeria and is presently the external examiner to the Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Ghana Dental School
Dr. Kesiena Seun Yarhere
Dr. Kesiena Seun Yarhere is an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon with an academic and clinical background. She graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from the University of Benin in 2006. In 2019, she completed a clinical fellowship at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, which led to her becoming a Fellow of the AOCMF (AO Foundation), a recognized organization in the field of osteosynthesis and trauma surgery.
In 2020, Dr. Yarhere earned the Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She joined the academic staff at her institution in 2021 as a Lecturer I in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. In January 2024, she was appointed Coordinator of the department, a role she currently holds.
Her main areas of interest are Craniofacial surgery and Post-ablative reconstructive surgery, where she focuses on helping patients recover from facial injuries, surgeries, and congenital conditions. Through her work, Dr. Yarhere is committed to advancing care in these specialized areas, both in the clinic and in her teaching.
Prof. Babatunde Olayemi AKINBAMI
Name: Prof. Babatunde Olayemi AKINBAMI
Email: akinbamzy3@yahoo.com
Phone: (+234) 0806 855 6516
Address: Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), University of Lagos (1993)
- Fellow West African College of Surgeons (FWACS), (2004)
- Master of Science (MSc) in Human Anatomy, University of Port Harcourt (2010).
- Member Faculty Dental Surgery Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (MFDS RCPS) Glasgow 2024.
- Consultant and Professor, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital/University of Port Harcourt (2006-present).
- Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Turaif General and Dental Hospital, Saudi Arabia (2020-2021).
- Published over 70 articles in local, regional, and international journals.
- Supervised projects, thesis, dissertations, and research works of students and doctors.
ADENUGA BOSEDE
Name: ADENUGA BOSEDE
Staff Number: UPH/2011/4491 Designation: Dental Surgery Technician
Present Position: Higher Dental Surgery Technician State of Origin: Ondo State
Local Government Area: Ese-Odo Local Government Igbekebo
Education Progression: Before OND Dental Surgery Technician and Now Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)
Email: adenugabosede5@gmail.com
Phone: 07031560607
Esephni Blessing Kingsley
Name: Esephni Blessing Kingsley
Staff Number: UPH/2011/4492
Designation: Dental Surgery Technician
Date of Assumption: 18th April 2011
Present Position: Principal Dental Surgery Technician II
State of Origin: Rivers State
L.G.A: Abua/Odual
Education Progression: FSLC, SSCE and O.N.D Dental Technician
Email: esephni.obinoma@uniport.edu.ng
Phone: 08064786523
Chukwure Emmanuel Nicolas
Name: Chukwure Emmanuel Nicolas
Staff Number: UPH/2011/4490
Designation: Dental Surgery Technician
Date of Assumption: 11th March 2011
Present Position: Principal Dental Surgery Technician II
State of Origin: Rivers State
L.G.A: Emohua
Education Progression: F.S.L.C, S.S.C.E and O.N.D
Email: emmanuel.chukwure@uniport.edu.ng
Phone: 08065859381
Odigi Sotonye
Name: Odigi Sotonye
Staff Number: UPH/2011/5067
Designation: Administrative Officer
Date of Assumption: 19th September 2011
Last Promotion: 2021
Present Position: Senior Assistant Registrar
State of Origin: Rivers State
L.G.A: Akuku Toru
Education Progression: Diploma In computer Science, B.Sc (Ed) Education Science/Biology
Email: sotonyoodigi@uniport.edu.ng
Phone: 09037894086
AkpovBovBo Christianah Gabriel
Name: AkpovBovBo Christianah Gabriel
Staff Number: UPH/2005/2685/
Designation: Grade 7/5
Date of Assumption: 17th February 2005
Last Promotion: 16th September, 2021
Present Position: Higher Executive Officer on Contiss
State of Origin: Rivers State
L.G.A: Abua/Odual
Education Progression: WAEC 1996, GCE 2001
Email: christianah akpovbovbo@uniport.ed.ng
Phone: 08037562307
Dr. Efetobo Victor Orikpete
DEPARTMENT OF ORAL PATHOLOGY, ORAL MEDICINE AND ORAL RADIOLOGY
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
Name: Dr. Efetobo Victor Orikpete
Qualifications: BDS, FWACS
Designation: Senior Lecturer and Acting Head of Department
Prof. Olufemi Gbenga Omitola
Name: Prof. Olufemi Gbenga Omitola
Qualifications: BDS, MSC, FMCDS, FWACS, FICS
Designation: Professor of Oral Pathology
Mr. Franklin Chukwuyere Mbata
Name: Mr. Franklin Chukwuyere Mbata
Qualifications: BMLS
Designation: Assistant Director, Medical Laboratory Science and Unit Head, Oral Pathology Laboratory
Mrs. Sorbari Tina Ogbugbu
Name: Mrs. Sorbari Tina Ogbugbu
Qualifications: B.Sc
Designation: Assistant Registrar
Mr. Emmanuel Omeodu
Name: Mr. Emmanuel Omeodu
Qualifications: SSCE
Designation: Senior Laboratory Assistant
Mrs. Patricia Agadi
Name: Mrs. Patricia Agadi
Qualifications: SSCE
Designation: Assistant Clerical Officer
DR SYLVIA SIMON ETIM
Dr. Sylvia Simon Etim is a Consultant Orthodontist and a Senior lecturer in the Department of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, currently the Acting Department Head. She is also the Head of the Department of Child Dental Health, at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Sylvia obtained her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Ibadan – Nigeria’s prestigious premier university in 2004. Became a fellow of the Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in 2019. Employed as a lecturer II in 2008, promoted to Lecturer 1 in 2016, and Senior lecturer in 2020. Apart from Orthodontics, Sylvia has a keen interest in Orthodontic medical education, resulting in earning a Master’s degree in that area in 2024. She is a member of the Nigerian Association of Orthodontists, the American Association of Orthodontists, and a Fellow of the World Federation of Orthodontists.
Dr. Sylvia Etim has been a lecturer and dental practitioner for 16 years and has over 20 publications in both local and international peer-reviewed journals.
Sylvia comes from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
PROFESSOR CHUKWUDI OCHI ONYEASO
Chukwudi Ochi Onyeaso, Professor of Orthodontics, studied Dentistry at the University of Ibadan.He obtained the Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons in Dental Surgery (Orthodontics) in October 1999 and has published over 132 articles in some highly rated international and local journals.
He previously served as the Editor-in-Charge of all manuscripts written in English submitted to the bilingual Odonto-StomatologieTropicale(2004-2021). Prof. Onyeaso is the first and only scientist from Sub-Saharan Africa in the Editorial Board of the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. His work on the periodontal status of orthodontic patients and on the relationship between self-esteem, orthodontic concern and Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) particularly among young people has gained worldwide recognition.
He is also well known for his extensive research and far-reaching work on the prevalence of malocclusion, orthodontic indices and on occlusal changes from primary to mixed dentitions in Nigerian children. He is a Fellow of the World Federation of Orthodontists,International Congress of Oral Implantologists, International Agency for Standards and Ratings, the Nigerian Academy of Medicine, among others.
He has given leadership at the Departmental and Faculty levels as Head or Dean, Director of Clinical Dental Services
Professor Joy Odegua Eminue
Professor EMINUE, Joy Odegua is a professor of Paediatric Dentistry in the department of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry. She graduated from the University of Benin in 1994 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and obtained the Fellowship from the West African College of Surgeons in 2009. She also holds a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from the University of Port Harcourt. She was employed as a Lecturer 1 in the department of Child Dental Health in January 2010, became a Senior Lecturer in October 2013 and a professor in October 2020. Her research interests include Paediatric Dental Public Health (with special focus on the thematic areas of School Health Services and Infant/Maternal oral Health).
She has held the post of the acting head of the department of Child Dental Health (2013-2016, 2020-2022) and the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry (2023).
Professor Elfleda Angelina Aikins
Professor Elfleda Angelina Aikins, a Professor of Orthodontics, graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree in May,1989 and was awarded the Fellowship of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria by examination in Orthodontics in November 2010 (FMCDS) after her residency training at the University of Lagos Teaching Hospital. In 2011, she became a Fellow of the World Federation of Orthodontics (FWFO). She also obtained a Masters degree in Public Health (MPH) from the University of Port Harcourt in 2015.
She was employed as a Lecturer I in the Department of Child Dental Health, Faculty of Dentistry in August 2012, promoted to a Senior Lecturer in 2015 and in 2022 she was promoted to the rank of a Professor of Orthodontics. She currently has over fifty research publications in both local and international peer reviewed journals. Her research interests in her area of specialty (Orthodontics) include orthodontic treatment need, self- perception and psychosocial impact of dental aesthetics.
Dr. OKONKWO ETAPHROMARE TOBECHUKWU
Dr. OKONKWO Etaphromare Tobechukwu graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery BDS from the University of Benin in 2008, she obtained the Part I Fellowship Certificate of the West African College of Surgeons in 2015.
She was employed as a Lecturer II in the Department of Orthodontic and Paediatric Dentistry (then Department of Child Dental Health) in November, 2020 to teach Paediatric Dentistry, a position she has held since then.
Area of Specialty is Paediatric Dentistry with research interest in the epidemiology of childhood oral health conditions as well as special health care needs in Dentistry.
Iyanoye Salome Odum
Iyanoye Salome Odum, a Higher Executive Officer is an indigene of Akinima in Ahoada west Local Government Area of Rivers State. I attended Eliabi Central School Akinima where I received my First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC). I then further my education to Community Secondary School Akinima and obtained my senior secondary certificate examination (SSCE) in 1990.
In 1999, I was employed by the University of Port Harcourt as a Portress in Student Affairs Department. After 25 years of dedicated service in the department, l was converted to Higher Executive Officer in 2021. Subsequently, in April, 2024 I was redeployed to my present Department which is Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry.
EDUCATION PROGRESSION
- First school leaving certificate (FSLC)
- Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE)
- Bachelor of Science (B.SC)
CONTACT INFORMATION
- Email: salomeiyanoye@uniport.edu.ng
- Phone number: 07037198462
SOFIMIEARI TELEMA TAMUNOBELEMA
NAME: SOFIMIEARI TELEMA TAMUNOBELEMA (New. Approved by Uniport)
STAFF NUMBER: UPH/2021/6603
DESIGNATION: COMPUTER OPERATOR II
STATE: RIVERS STATE
L.G.A.: ASARI-TORU
EMAIL: tamunobelema.idasefiema@uniport.edu.ng
PHONE: 08063568762
EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT:
- Bachelor of Science in Office and Information Management
- National Examination Council (NECO)
- First School Leaving Certificate
As a Computer Operator in the Department of Orthodontic and Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry. I store records of processed soft copies of data in the Department. I type minutes of a concluded meeting and store them in a folder for easy collection, whenever it is needed for use. I type memorandum as well as reference letters for staff and students as the need implies. Any job that has to do with the Computer System in the Office is carried out by me with all diligence.
EBUNOHA OBIAMAKA CHEKWUBECHI
NAME: EBUNOHA OBIAMAKA CHEKWUBECHI
DATE OF ASSUMPTION: MARCH 2011
PRESENT POSITION: ASSISTANT CHIEF DENTAL TECHNOLOGIST
STATE OF ORIGIN: ENUGU
L.G.A.: EZEAGU
EDUCATION PROGRESSION: DENTAL TECHNOLOGY, MSc, HND.
EMAIL: obiamaka.ebunoha@uniport.edu.ng
PHONE NUMBER: 08055281914
WORK DESCRIPTION: INSTRUCTION AND PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION OF ORTHODONTIC TECHNIQUE APPLIANCES FOR THE STUDENTS.
Akem, Georgina Tamunopekerebia
Name: Akem, Georgina Tamunopekerebia
Mrs Georgina Tamunopekerebia AKEM is presently the Administrative Head of the department of Community Dentistry and Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt.
She was employed as an Administrative Officer (AO) at the University of Port Harcourt in July 12, 2010. She was promoted to the rank of Senior Assistant Registrar (SAR) in 2016. In 2019, she was promoted to the rank of Principal Assistant Registrar (PAR).
In 2000, she obtained the Bachelor of Sciences (BSc) from the University of Port Harcourt, and obtained the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) in 2015 from the University of Port Harcourt. In 2021, she started her Masters in Educational Management at the University of Port Harcourt.
CHINEDU NWANKWO
Mr Chinedu Bennet Nwankwo obtained his HND in dental Technology from The School of Dental Technology, Enugu (currently University of Allied Sciences). He is currently undergoing upgrading to Bachelor of Dental Technology. Mr Chinedu is currently Assistant Chief Dental Technologist and is involved in the Training of Dental Students in the practice of fixed and removable prosthesis.
OGINI, JOY CHINASA
Mrs Ogini is a Principal Assistant Registrar who joined the University service in 2010. She has a Bachelor’s degree and currently is in charge of administerial duties in the department of Conservative Dentistry & Prosthodontics. She is enthusiastic doing her job and is quite a help in the department. She can be reached at chinasaogini@gmail.com
