Dr. Timothy Nyaga, BDS
Dental Officer in Charge, PCEA Kikuyu Hospital Dental Unit, Kenya
Dr. Timothy Nyaga is a dedicated dental professional committed to improving oral health and expanding access to quality dental care in Kenya. He holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from the University of Nairobi and a Certificate in Implantology.
Dr. Nyaga serves as the Dental Officer in Charge of the PCEA Kikuyu Hospital Dental Unit, near Nairobi, where he combines clinical expertise with leadership and a strong commitment to patient-centered care. He is passionate about providing comprehensive dental services while ensuring that patients are treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.
A significant part of Dr. Nyaga’s work extends beyond the hospital. He organizes and participates in oral health outreach programs serving underserved communities, including children in schools and orphanages. Through these initiatives, he promotes prevention, oral health education, early intervention, and access to dental services for individuals who might otherwise have limited opportunities to receive care.
Dr. Nyaga also plays an important role in welcoming and coordinating dental volunteers from around the world who come to Kenya to serve communities in need. By working alongside visiting dental professionals and volunteers, he helps create meaningful opportunities for service while strengthening collaboration, education, and sustainable oral healthcare.
Through his leadership at PCEA Kikuyu Hospital and his commitment to community outreach, Dr. Nyaga exemplifies the spirit of service that is central to the mission of the Kenya Oral Health Initiative (KOHI). His dedication to improving oral health, mentoring others, and building partnerships reflects KOHI’s belief that every person deserves access to compassionate, quality dental care.