What we have done
Poku Memorial Dental Clinic
Our established clinic building and grounds caring for patients since 1973.
Roadside Entrance & Signboard
Same building as the NHIS District Office, Dansoman Control.
50+
Years Serving Ghana
Founded in Accra in 1973
10,000+
Smiles Cared For
Across 3 family generations
MDC Gold
Lifetime Honor
Medical & Dental Council (2007)
17 Years
MOBA Ebusuapanyin
Leading alumni & education
Moments, places & people
Our founder and our Dansoman clinic, alongside the families and communities we serve. Photos marked “Illustrative” are stock images, not photos of our patients or events.
Dr. Francis Apiagyei Poku, founder
Our clinic on Dansoman High Street
Reception, where every visit begins
Consultation and records office
Corridor to the treatment rooms
Three generations of Ghanaian families
Good habits start young
Comfortable, modern treatment
Smiles worth protecting
Caring for the whole family
Healthy habits, early
Caring for the next generation
Brushing, handwashing and regular check-ups give Ghana's children a healthy start. Illustrative photos.
A Record of Medical & Community Leadership
Every milestone below highlights clinical breakthroughs, civic responsibilities, and public health contributions led by Dentist Poku and the clinic staff.
International Training & Senior Surgeon at Ridge Hospital
Following graduation from the University of Bristol (BDS 1965) and clinical practice in Leicester, England, Dr. Francis Apiagyei Poku returned to Ghana in 1969 to serve the Ministry of Health as Senior Dental Surgeon at Ridge Hospital, elevating clinical protocols and public dental access.
Founding Poku Memorial Dental Clinic in Dansoman
Established in 1973 on Dansoman High Street, Poku Memorial Dental Clinic became one of Accra’s premier private dental practices, providing compassionate, family-centered oral healthcare across three generations of Ghanaian patients.
Medical & Dental Council (MDC) Lifetime Gold Award
In April 2007, the Medical and Dental Council (MDC) of Ghana conferred the rare and coveted Lifetime Gold Award (Lifetime Gold Medal) upon Dr. Francis Apiagyei Poku in recognition of his exceptional and transformative service to the dental profession.
Leadership in GDA, GMA & Commonwealth Dental Association
A pillar of dental health governance in Africa, Dentist Poku served as Chairman of the Ghana Dental Association, Acting Vice President of the Ghana Medical Association, and West Africa Vice President for the Commonwealth Dental Association.
17 Years Leading MOBA & Mfantsipim School Development
Dr. Francis Apiagyei Poku served as the revered National President (Ebusuapanyin) of the Mfantsipim Old Boys Association (MOBA) for nearly two decades, driving institutional development, campus health facilities, and student welfare initiatives.
Afriwave Telecoms & GOIL National Governance
Beyond clinical surgery, Dr. Francis Apiagyei Poku contributed high-level governance to Ghana’s strategic economy, serving as Board Chairman of Afriwave Telecoms and on the board of Ghana Oil Company (GOIL).
School Dental Screenings & Community Hygiene Outreaches
Poku Memorial Dental Clinic has actively spearheaded free oral health screenings, educational workshops in Dansoman schools, and dental checkup drives to instill early brushing habits and combat childhood tooth decay.
Verified Web Articles & Institutional Links
Public records, news reports, regulatory registries, and historical archives documenting the practice and lifetime accomplishments of Dr. Francis Apiagyei Poku and Poku Memorial Dental Clinic.
Dr. Francis Apiagyei Poku Passes On — A Pillar in Ghanaian Dentistry
Biographical account covering Dr. Francis Apiagyei Poku’s education at Bristol University (1965), his work at Ridge Hospital, founding Poku Memorial Dental Clinic in 1973, and his MDC Lifetime Gold Medal.
Veteran Dentist Poku Remembered for Exceptional Civic & Alumni Leadership
Coverage of Dentist Poku’s 17 years as Ebusuapanyin of MOBA, board service at Afriwave Telecoms and GOIL, and half a century of gentle dental care in Accra.
Medical and Dental Council of Ghana — Lifetime Gold Medal Conferred
April 2007 conferment of the Lifetime Gold Award recognizing five decades of pioneering clinical standards, ethical leadership, and mentorship of dental practitioners in Ghana.
Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) — Poku Memorial Dental Clinic License
Official regulatory certification and accreditation as an approved private medical and dental facility in Dansoman, Ablekuma West Municipal, Greater Accra.
Mfantsipim Old Boys Association (MOBA) — Celebrating Dentist Poku’s Service
Documenting seventeen years of visionary alumni leadership, educational endowment funds, campus development, and healthcare support for Ghanaian students.
Remembering Dentist Poku: A Legacy of Smiles, Compassion, and Integrity
Celebration of Dr. Francis Apiagyei Poku’s gentle touch in the dental chair, his mentorship of Ghanaian doctors, and his contributions to the Ghana Medical and Dental Associations.
Join the Generations Who Trust Poku Dental Clinic
Whether for your child's very first pediatric checkup, routine gentle scaling and cleaning, or toothache relief, our team in Dansoman is here to welcome you.