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SAAAD EVENTS
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Competitions
Battling it out to find the best speaker in South Africa!
Who is the best dental speaker in the country? What better way to find out than to let them battle it out on stage?
Be Part of the Audience and make Your Vote Count!
| Event Date | 19-10-2019 8:30 am |
| Event End Date | 19-10-2019 5:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 17-10-2019 5:00 pm |
| Individual Price | Price: Member R1300 Non-Member R1850 |
| Location | Cape Town | Nedbank Clocktower |
Be part of the audience and make your vote count for the best under-40 dentist speaker in South Africa!
Watch the top ten speakers battle it out with their innovative presentations.
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| Event Date | 21-10-2023 8:00 am |
| Event End Date | 21-10-2023 5:30 pm |
| Cut off date | 20-10-2023 11:00 am |
| Individual Price | Non-Members R1500 & Members R950 |
| Location | CPT | Sports Science Institute |
Join The Battle of the Speakers Audience
Witness the future of dentistry unfold and make your vote count! Join us in choosing the nation’s top young dental speakers at the Battle of the Speakers 2024 in Johannesburg!
Watch the top ten speakers battle it out with their innovative presentations.
| Event Date | 26-10-2024 8:00 am |
| Event End Date | 26-10-2024 5:30 pm |
| Cut off date | 25-10-2024 5:00 pm |
| Individual Price | Non-Members R1500 & Members R950 |
| Location | Johannesburg | PPS Indaba Venue |
Join The Battle of the Speakers Audience - 2025
Witness the future of dentistry unfold and have your say!
Be part of the excitement as we crown South Africa’s top young dental speaker at the 2025 Battle of the Speakers in Cape Town.
Watch the top ten finalists go head-to-head with their clinical presentations — showcasing innovation, skill, and the future of aesthetic dentistry.
Your vote matters: audience participation via live voting will help determine the winner!
Take advantage of the EarlyBird discount for SAAAD Members until 31 July 2025!
| Event Date | 06-09-2025 8:00 am |
| Event End Date | 06-09-2025 5:30 pm |
| Cut off date | 05-09-2025 3:00 pm |
| Individual Price | Non-Members R1850 & Members R1250 |
| Location | Cape Town | Nedbank Clocktower |
Dr Andy Effting
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.
Dr Shanné Maree
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.
Dr Chris Traut
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.
Dr Kaveer Ratan
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.
Dr Christiaan Victor
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.
Dr Nadia van Wyk
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.
Please Note
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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