The Department of Preventive Dentistry came into existence in May 2010.  It has two units: Community Dentistry and Periodontology. The department also has an annex at the Federal Secretariat, Rumuola. The department is responsible for the prevention of all oral diseases as well as the diagnosis and management of the diseases of the supporting structures of the teeth. The department also provides training for Resident doctors, Dental students, Nursing students, Community health students and does industrial attachment for dental therapist students from the Institute of Dental Technology, Enugu. In addition, it provides training for Dental Technicians from the schools of Dental Technology in Rivers and Bayelsa States.

Staff Strength

Currently, the department has three consultants in its staff list.

1. Dr. Soroye M.O. – Consultant Periodontist and Head of Department
2. Dr. Braimoh O.B. – Consultant Community Dentist
3. Dr. Alade G.O. – Consultant Periodontist
4. Dr. Ojeyokan T.A. – Principal Dental Officer(Dental Annex) T
5. Dr. Osagbemiro B.B. – Senior Registrar/ Chief Registrar
6. Mrs. Anayochukwu-odo J.I. – Dental Therapist
7. Mrs. Tubobereni N.A – Dental Therapist
8. Mrs. Dike I.C. – Dental Therapist
9. Mr. Tobins A.D. – Dental Therapist
10. Mrs. Ani N. – Dental Therapist
11. Aroh A.J. – Dental Surgery Technician
12. Hassan I. – Dental Surgery Technician
13. Teemeedane F. – Dental Surgery Technician
14. Azebi W.N. – Dental Surgery Technician