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SAAAD Events

Registration for the Events offered and run by us is made subject to the terms and conditions set out hereunder, in addition to being subject to the terms and conditions set out herein before. Please read them carefully and print a copy for future reference.

Terms and Conditions

To register for an Event, you will be required to provide certain information, including specific personal details. Some event venues have security protocols that require all attendees to provide their ID Numbers to access the venue. We are obliged to collect this information and provide it to the venue management so that you can access the venue and attend the event. This field will be included on the registration documents where applicable. By providing this information, you consent to us sharing it with the venue management.

It is not necessary to be a SAAAD Member to register online for an Event; however, if you choose to join SAAAD and become a registered member of the site, you will receive Member discounts, and the registration process for Events is expedited. In this case, you will first need to become a Member and choose a Username and Password. Please keep your Password private. SAAAD accepts no liability for any damages suffered or losses incurred from the use or misuse of your Password.

On the relevant Event page, please complete the registration form and push the Registration Confirmation button. Registration constitutes your acceptance and agreement to be bound by the Terms and Conditions of our Site, including the terms below regulating the registration for Events.

Payment and Confirmation of Registration

Should you register for an Event, your registration will only be confirmed once you have made payment of the amount payable as stipulated on the particular Event web page, either via Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) into the SAAAD bank account, the details of which will be provided on the website and registration email, and send us proof of payment; or via the Payfast secure online payments processing service. Payments by EFT must be made within 5 Days of your registration; otherwise, your registration will be cancelled.

  1. Delegates are personally responsible for course, conference and workshop fees.
  2. Delegates who have not paid for conferences, courses, forums, seminars, workshops, etc. will not be allowed to attend unless payment is received before the event's commencement.
  3. Cancellation fees will apply for events. Refunds for events / seminars will be strictly in accordance with the terms and conditions of that event.

Upon receipt of your online registration and proof of payment, your invoice and confirmation of registration will be processed and sent to you. If your billing information differs from your registration information and you are paying via EFT, please include your billing details in the email containing your proof of payment.

Attendance at the Events

You agree to arrive on time at the Event and bring along any writing materials or equipment you may require.

Cancellation of Events

SAAAD reserves the right to cancel the Event in the event of insufficient interest or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. We will inform you as soon as possible if any Event has to be cancelled for such reasons.

You may cancel your registration at any time within 15 (fifteen) days of the respective Event you have registered for. In this regard, you must inform us in writing within 15 (fifteen) days of the date of the Event in question that you wish to cancel your registration, and your full name and invoice/registration reference number must accompany this request.

Should you cancel your registration within less than 15 (fifteen) and more than 3 (three) days of the respective Event, you will be liable for 50% of the full Event Fee, unless other specific terms and conditions apply to the Event.

No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 3 (three) days before the event.

Variation

SAAAD reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to change this Agreement from time to time without prior notice as it sees fit. Your continued use of the site will signify your acceptance of any adjustments to these terms and conditions. You are therefore advised to re-read this Agreement regularly.

These terms and conditions form part of the Agreement between the Client and us. Your accessing of this website and/or purchase of its Products or Services indicates your understanding, agreement to and acceptance of the Disclaimer Notice and the full Terms and Conditions contained herein. Your statutory Consumer Rights are unaffected.


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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.