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Witness the Future of Dentistry Unfold
Help Us Crown South Africa’s Top Young Dental Speaker!
Following the standout successes of the inaugural Battle of the Speakers in 2019, and its eagerly awaited return in 2023 and 2024, the South African Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (SAAAD) is proud to present the next thrilling edition on 6 September 2025.
This unique event spotlights the next generation of dental excellence, where ten of the country’s most talented dentists under 40 will take the stage to present their clinical cases and communication skills in front of a live audience and expert panel.
Whether you’re a fellow clinician, part of a dental team, a mentor, or simply passionate about the future of dentistry, be part of the excitement as we discover and celebrate South Africa’s rising stars in aesthetic dentistry.
In SAAAD's Spotlight on Excellence series of Zoom Meetings, we feature our 2024 finalist presentations. We invite our members to view the recording of 22 May 2025, when we welcomed:
Dr Sean Botha
Biomimetic Dentistry: A Paradigm Shift in Restorative Care
Dr Carmen Thöle
Full Mouth Rehabilitation: Staging and Treatment Planning, Accounting for the Patient's Needs, Specific Time Frame and Budget
Dr Michael Jones
A New Perspective: 3D Face Scanning and the Evolution of Adhesive Dentistry
Are you the next rising star in dental speaking?
Set yourself apart and compete to win the 2025 SAAAD Battle of the Speakers — the only national speaking competition exclusively for dentists under 40!
6 September 2025
In SAAAD's Spotlight on Excellence series of Zoom Meetings, we feature our 2024 finalist presentations. We invite our members to view the recording of 10 April 2025, when we welcomed:
Dr Yak Lindy
Minimally Invasive Teenage Aligner Therapy versus Fixed Orthodontics
Dr Cristina da Naia
The Transition from Removable to Fixed, which Changed Nemala's Life
Dr Alexander Abedian-Rawháni
The Beauty of Both: My Quest for the Perfect Ceramic
In SAAAD's Spotlight on Excellence series of Zoom Meetings, we feature our 2024 finalist presentations. We invite our members to view the recording of 6 March 2025, when we welcomed:
Dr Mary Dawjee
The Best of Both: a DSD Guided Combination Treatment Case
Prabashen Ragasviran
Ribbond Fibre: A Conservative Solution for Affordable Anterior Tooth Replacement
Dr Chris Traut
The ABCs of Copy/Paste Dentistry
Witness the Future of Dentistry Unfold
Join Us in Choosing the Nation's Top Young Dental Speaker!
After the successes of the first Battle of the Speakers in 2019 and the much-anticipated return in 2023, we are now gearing up for the next competition on 26 October 2024. This exciting event, hosted by the South African Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (SAAAD), brings together the brightest young dental professionals under 40 to showcase their skills.
We invite all clinicians nationwide to participate in this third Battle of the Speakers and for colleagues and teams to join the audience as the best young clinicians compete to be selected as the best young dental speaker in South Africa.
WIN A FREE TICKET FOR A FRIEND
We're Giving Away Two Free Tickets to Our Exclusive SAAAD Case Study Evening!
Are you a Cape Town dentist eager to elevate your skills and connect with like-minded professionals? Here’s your chance to win one of two free tickets to our upcoming SAAAD Case Study Evening on September 26!
Are you the next younger-generation dental speaker?
Set yourself apart and compete to win the 2024 SAAAD Battle of the Speakers for dentists under 40!
Be Part of the Audience
Help us determine the best young dental speaker in the country
After the success of the first Battle of the Speakers in 2019, we are now looking for the best young dental speaker under 40 in the country. On another UNIQUE day hosted by the South African Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry, we invite all clinicians from across the country to be part of the next generation of 'Battle of the Speakers'.
We invite you and your team to be part of the audience!
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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