Signature Smiles Alexandra Dental is inside Alexandra Medical Centre on Yusuf Lule Road, Kampala. We have four dentists and a full clinical team, and we handle everything from a routine check-up through to implants, orthodontics and oral surgery — which means that for most problems, you do not have to be sent somewhere else.
The founders
Alexandra Dental was co-founded by two dental surgeons, Dr. Hannington Baliddawa and Dr. Emmanuel Kusaasira.
Dr. Hannington Baliddawa — Dental Surgeon, co-founder
Dr. Hannington trained at Makerere University (BDS) and has more than a decade of experience in dental surgery. He has served as chairperson and Vice President of the Uganda Dental Association, and is registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council, registration number 34335. A father of three, he plays the violin, loves jazz and poetry, and spends his free time playing chess and cycling.
Dr. Emmanuel Kusaasira — Dental Surgeon, co-founder
Dr. Emmanuel has more than a decade of experience in dental surgery. His aim is simple: comprehensive dental care, delivered in a pleasant and comfortable environment. Registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (registration number 13262) and a member of the Uganda Dental Association, he keeps up with training and professional development so his practice reflects current methods. Outside work, he enjoys sightseeing with family and friends.
The dental team
Dr. Micongwe Moses Isyagi — Dental Surgeon
Dr. Moses brings over two decades of clinical dental experience to the practice. He earned his BDS and an MMed in Pathology from Makerere University, and is a Fellow of the College of Pathologists of East, Central and Southern Africa. He is registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council, registration number G1133.
That pathology background matters for diagnosis: recognising when something in the mouth needs investigating rather than watching, and knowing what to do next.
Dr. Ethel Nakakawa — Dental Surgeon
Dr. Ethel qualified with a BDS from Makerere University and has more than a decade of clinical experience. She is registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council, registration number 12900.
Alongside general dentistry she holds postgraduate training in Medical and Diagnostic Virology and in Public Health. That background shapes how she works — infection prevention and control, antimicrobial stewardship, diagnostics, oral medicine, and the links between oral health and the rest of the body.
She has worked across clinical care, patient education, multidisciplinary healthcare and academic teaching. Her particular interest is orthodontics: helping patients improve oral health, function and confidence through personalised treatment and prevention. Her approach is compassionate, patient-centred and evidence-based.
How we work
Three things shape how we run the practice.
We explain before we do
You should understand what is wrong, what the options are, what each involves, and what happens if you do nothing. We show you what we have found rather than describing it, and we use plain language. If you do not follow something, ask — and ask again.
You see the cost in writing first
Every treatment plan comes with a written quote before any work starts. Nothing is added without your agreement. See payment options.
We do not rush people
A lot of our patients are nervous, and some have not seen a dentist in years. Tell us when you book and we will allow more time, explain each step before we take it, and stop whenever you ask. That is not a special service — it is how the appointment should run.
Cleanliness and sterilisation
Cleanliness is one of the things patients worry about most, and it is a fair thing to ask about. Instruments used in your mouth are cleaned and sterilised between every patient. Items designed for single use — needles, gloves, suction tips and similar — are used once and disposed of, never reused. Surfaces in the treatment room are disinfected between appointments.
If you would like to see how we do it, ask when you are in. We would far rather show you than have you wonder.
Inside the clinic
So you know what to expect before you arrive.
What we offer
Consultation & check-up
Where most patients startCleaning & scaling
Hygiene and gum healthChildren's dentistry
Calm, child-paced careEmergency care
Same-day, when it hurtsDental implants
Replace a missing toothBraces & aligners
Straighten teethGum disease treatment
Bleeding or receding gumsRoot canal treatment
Saving an infected toothFinding us
Alexandra Medical Centre, Plot 1 Kitante Close, Yusuf Lule Road, Kololo, Kampala. We are inside the medical centre building, so come in through the main entrance and ask for Signature Smiles at reception.
Monday to Friday 08:00–17:00 · Saturday 08:00–14:00 · Sunday closed · public holidays 08:00–13:00 (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday and Easter Monday). We also offer weekend appointments and after-hours support for emergencies.
Still to add to this page
Up-to-date clinic photographs with the current branding (the photos above are interim), the clinic's founding date, and the UMDPC registration number for the practice itself (each dentist's number is now shown).