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This privacy policy forms part of our website Terms and Conditions of Use. If you do not agree with any term of this Privacy Policy, you must cease accessing this website immediately.

Definitions

The following words and phrases have these meanings in this document:

  1. ‘POPI’ means the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013.
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  3. ‘Process’ in relation to Personal Information means to collect, organise, store, modify, retrieve, refer to, distribute, or erase, or otherwise as defined in POPI.
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  5. ‘Site’ means the Internet World Wide website at URL www.saaad.co.za.
  6. ‘You’ or the ‘User’ means any person who accesses this Site for any purpose.

Status and Amendments

  1. We respect and recognise the importance of protecting your privacy. This privacy policy statement outlines our information-gathering and dissemination practices regarding the Site.
  2. This Privacy Policy forms part of the Terms and Conditions of Use of this Site. If you disagree with this Policy, then you may not use this Site and are required to cease doing so immediately.
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Collection and Processing of Personal Information

  1. Where you submit Personal Information via the Site, the following principles are observed in the handling of that information:
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    3. Personal Information will only be processed for a purpose compatible with that for which it was collected unless you have consented to an alternative purpose in writing or we are permitted by POPI or in terms of national legislation of general application.
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Dr Andy Effting Profile

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.