Dr Rakesh Chandran is a Specialist Periodontist with expertise in Periodontics, Implantology and Oral Medicine. He provides specialist periodontal and dental implant care at Joburg Dental in Norwood, Johannesburg.

Dr Chandran completed his undergraduate dental training at MGR Medical University in India in 2001. While practising as a general dentist, he completed Master’s degrees in Dental Public Health at the University of the Western Cape and Oral Pathology at the University of the Witwatersrand. He also completed a certificate course in Oral Implantology at the University of Pretoria.

In 2017, he completed his specialist Master’s degree in Periodontics, Implantology and Oral Medicine at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University. He has since practised full-time at Joburg Dental, where he provides specialist care for periodontal disease, gum recession, dental implants and complex implant-related conditions.

Dr Chandran has a particular interest in full-mouth dental implant rehabilitation. He uses digital scanning, three-dimensional CBCT imaging, computer-guided implant planning and in-house 3D printing to plan and perform complex implant treatment. Every treatment plan is developed according to the individual patient’s clinical needs, available bone, oral health and long-term functional requirements.

He is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and is a member of the South African Dental Association and the South African Society of Periodontology.

Dr Chandran is committed to providing evidence-based periodontal and implant care through ongoing professional education, careful treatment planning and the appropriate use of modern technology.

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Nicole Smit completed her degree in Bachelor of Oral Health at the University of Western Cape (UWC) in 2020.

Her absolute passion is people and has always strived to have a career where she can work with people. She is gentle and empathetic with each of her patients and her main aim is to make them feel comfortable and at ease.

She is passionate about oral hygiene and considers her job as a platform to make a positive impact in people’s lives. Nicole is very calm and empathetic, and her patients love her and are comfortable in her care.

Nicole excels in her role in helping our patients sustain the level of oral health they have achieved through treatment. She is thorough, yet gentle, a talent that our patients welcome.

Lila’s passion lies in leaving others with a big smile whilst educating all on the importance of oral hygiene and overall dental health.

Described as a people’s person who connects very well with young and old, someone who has a flair for making patients feel comfortable and at ease, along with a keen eye for detail and perfection.

Taylor Haley Avent has a passion for making people feel welcome and cared for. She is the fun and welcoming face that will greet you when you arrive at the office.

She is the friendly voice over the phone and she handles your appointments and reminders. She is dedicated to helping each patient with all their needs and making your visit to the office seamless.

Ash Voges is a warm and gentle soul, her key responsibility is the assigning of patient appointments for treatment.

She will ensure that your bookings are stress free and scheduled accordingly. She is always happy to answer all treatment related queries and provide feedback in a timeous manner.

Tamara has been our firm foundation and has helped build the practice from the ground up! She liases with referring dentists and specialists whilst facilitating a seamless treatment experience for our patients.

Working closely with the periodontist, to ensure that the practice runs smoothly and for patients to receive the best out of their experience with Joburg Dental.

Tamara is extremely skilled in assisting patients who have dental benefits to obtain the maximum reimbursement from their insurance companies.

Meaché olivier is originally from Worcester in the western cape. She moved to Johannesburg in 2023 and found her new home away from home in Joburg Dental.

She became a certified dental assistant after receiving her education from the cape peninsula university of technology in 2022.

Meaché is kind and compassionate and she takes pride in her work. She is a caring person who understands the need to work effectively as part of the wider dental team and to act in the best interests of patients.

One of the most rewarding things for her in this position is all of the knowledge she receives everyday.

Outside of the office, Meaché enjoys spending time with her significant other, working out, trying new restaurants, hanging out with close friends and cooking. She also enjoys traveling as often as possible to visit her family.

Jane Mathebe has the most important role of all, she ensures that the environment is sterile and all areas of the practice are clean and disinfected.