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Department of Orthodontics

Orthodontics is a specialized branch of dentistry that is concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of crooked teeth, abnormal occlusion of teeth, and abnormal alignment of the jaw bones. Orthodontic treatment can be carried out using various orthodontic appliances to achieve pleasant dento-facial aesthetics, ideal occlusion, and long-term stability of the treatment results. The Department of Orthodontics provides teaching and training for both undergraduate and postgraduate students at SMU and contributes to the research output in the school of dentistry and the university.

Department Contact Details

Mrs Grobler JA

Room Number S508
Tel: (012) 521 4854
Email: johanna.grobler@smu.ac.za

Orthodontics Department
School of Oral Health Sciences
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Box D28
MEDUNSA
0204

Dr. M.D Nyakale

HOD

Field of Expertise: Contemporary Orthodontics (fixed and removable appliances, orthognathic surgery), Interceptive Orthodontics. Undergraduate and postgraduate clinical supervision
Email Address: mandla.nyakale@smu.ac.za

Dr DM Letsholo

Full-Time Senior Lecturer/Specialist

Field of Expertise: Contemporary orthodontics (fixed and removable appliances, orthognathic surgery), interceptive orthodontics. Undergraduate and postgraduate clinical supervision
Email Address: dikeledi.gininda@smu.ac.za

Dr.W Mjoli

Registrar/Lecturer

Field of Expertise: Contemporary orthodontics, interceptive orthodontics. Undergraduate clinical supervision
Email Address: wenzilemjoli@gmail.com

Dr. E Pridgeon

Registrar/Lecturer

Field of Expertise: Contemporary orthodontics, interceptive orthodontics. Undergraduate clinical supervision
Email Address: dremilypridgeon@gmail.com

Dr. S Harilal

Registrar/Lecturer

Field of Expertise: Contemporary orthodontics, interceptive orthodontics. Undergraduate clinical supervision
Email Address: sonal03harilal@gmail.com

Dr. M Manabile

Registrar/Lecturer

Field of Expertise: Contemporary orthodontics, interceptive orthodontics. Undergraduate clinical supervision
Email Address: mosima23@icloud.com

Dr NP Shabangu

Dentist/Lecturer

Field of Expertise: Removable appliances, Undergraduate clinical supervision
Email Address: drnpshabangu@hotmail.com

Dr. M.B Mphahlele

Registrar/Lecturer

Field of Expertise: Contemporary orthodontics, interceptive orthodontics. Undergraduate clinical supervision
Email Address:boiketlo.mpha@gmail.com