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In light of developments over the weekend culminating in the President declaring a National Disaster, the SAAAD Executive has decided to postpone our Johannesburg Case Study Evening until further notice.
We will reschedule as soon as the health situation in South Africa allows for safe travel and social interaction once more.
We regret the short notice and apologise for any inconvenience to our delegates, and wish you all health and safety over the coming few months.
A JHB case study evening with three dynamic speakers.
Each speaker has a unique special interest or speciality and will make this an interactive and educational evening to remember.
Dr Heinrich Dippenaar | Dr Ridhwaan Haffajee | Dr Noland Naidoo
| Event Date | 18-03-2020 6:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 18-03-2020 9:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 15-03-2020 |
| Individual Price | Non-Members: R500 Members: R400 |
| Location | Johannesburg | Dentsply Sirona |
| 17:30 |
Registration |
| 18:00 |
Dr Ridhwaan HaffajeeBiological Width - A Phenomenon of Prosthodontic Principles |
| 19:00 |
Dr Noland NaidooThe Medically Compromised Patient: Prognostic and diagnostic considerations in two full mouth rehabilitation cases. |
| 20:00 |
Dr Heinrich DippenaarRestoring Endodontically Treated Teeth: Do I need a post? |
| 21:00 |
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Treasurer
Dr Andy Effting graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in 1981, receiving the Henry St John Randolph Award for Best All-Round Student.
In 1983, he founded Hout Bay Dental Studio, now a leading aesthetic and restorative dentistry practice.
A founding member of SAAAD, Andy has served on its Executive Committee since 2010. He has authored articles in Dentistry SA, presented numerous case studies, and appeared on radio and television discussing dental health.
His special interests include metal-free, minimally invasive dentistry and a holistic approach to patient care.
Exco Member
Dr Shanné Maree is a restorative dentist and owns DENTAL HAUS™️ in Val de Vie Winelands Estate, Paarl.
She earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2017 and completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Endodontics (cum laude) in 2019.
Passionate about education and innovation, Shanné serves on the SAAAD Executive Committee and has lectured for SADA, ITI, and SAAAD.
She is dedicated to a holistic approach to health, function, and facial aesthetics, ensuring exceptional patient care.
Exco Member
Dr Chris Traut graduated top of his class from the University of the Western Cape in 2016. He has been in private practice in Bryanston for six years, focusing on modern, digitally-driven dentistry.
He holds an Advanced Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry diploma and is certified in interceptive orthodontics, Damon fixed orthodontics, clear aligner therapy, and implantology. Passionate about the Align, Bleach, and Bond approach, he specialises in digitally guided resin restorations using the injection-moulding technique.
Chris is actively involved in hands-on dentist training, serves on the SAAAD Executive Committee, and is a member of the International Team for Implantology.
Exco Member
Dr Kaveer Ratan is a restorative dentist focusing on cosmetic and implant dentistry.
He obtained his dental degree from the University of the Western Cape and a Postgraduate Diploma in Implantology from the University of Pretoria.
A Key Opinion Leader for GC, Kaveer practices at Ratan & Singh Advanced Dentistry in Cape Town.
Passionate about education, he has lectured for The Bridge Program, Nexus, and SADA, sharing his expertise with the next generation of dentists.
Exco Member
Dr Christiaan Victor obtained his BChD degree from the University of Pretoria in 2001 and started his private practice in 2002.
With over two decades in private practice, he has developed expertise in implantology and endodontology, earning multiple postgraduate qualifications, including an MSc Dent (cum laude) in 2020.
Passionate about advancing clinical excellence, he lectures on endodontics and implantology and is an active member of Study Group 1.
Exco Member
Dr Nadia van Wyk is a visionary clinician with expertise in orthodontics, endodontics, and digital smile design.
As her practice's founder and clinical director, she is dedicated to combining cutting-edge technology with patient-centred care to achieve exceptional aesthetic outcomes.
The information on this website is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of the SAAAD dental community. It is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified dental professional. SAAAD encourages you to make your own dental care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified dental professional.
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