Scientific Committee
Dr Nicoline Potgieter
Dr Morenike Ukpong
Dr Nadine Moelich
Dr Nadia Mohamed
Dr Naeemah Noordien
Dr Craig Peck
Dr Fathima Peerbhay
Dr DC Makobe-Chiloane
Dr DC Makobe-Chiloane
Dr DC Makobe-Chiloane is a passionate and accomplished Paediatric dentist based in Pretoria, South Africa. She currently coordinates the Special Care Dentistry Unit in the Department of Dental Management Sciences at the University of Pretoria Oral Health Centre. With a strong foundation in community-based oral health and special care dentistry, Dr Makobe-Chiloane is dedicated to improving the lives of all children through early intervention, education, and compassionate care.
Qualifications
• BDS (Medunsa) • Postgraduate Diploma in Paedodontics (University of Pretoria) • MSc Dent (University of Pretoria)
Areas of Special Interest
• Early Childhood Caries
• Preventive Dentistry
• Early Oral Health Intervention
• Community-Oriented Primary Care (COPC)
• Special Care Dentistry
• Interceptive Orthodontics
• Oral-Systemic Health Connection
• Minimal Intervention Dentistry
• Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Approach
• Integrated School Health Programme (ISHP)
Dr Nancy Njoroge
Dr DC Makobe-Chiloane
Position:
Paediatric dentist (2007 to present)
PhD candidate, School of Oral Health Sciences, University of Witwatersrand
Qualifications:
BDS, MDS (Paediatric dentistry)
University of Nairobi
Areas of Interest:
My PhD research focuses on dental care for children with special needs in South Africa. Other interests include early childhood caries, behaviourguidance, growth and development, interceptive orthodontics, inter-disciplinary collaboration and oral healthcare integration.
Why do I love Paediatric Dentistry?
Paediatric Dentistry has over the years provided me the opportunity to pursue my passion in children’s oral health, training, research and advocacy. I love putting a smile on a child’s face and especially those with special needs who struggle to access dental care. Paediatric dentistry is not just a profession for me but a calling which brings me joy, purpose and fulfilment.
Contact details
Dr CB Malau
Dr DC Makobe-Chiloane
Position:
Community Dentistry specialist (March 2023 to present)
Dentist, Department of Paediatric, Restorative and Endodontics (March 2016 to Dec 2023)
Qualifications:
BSc ,BDS, MSc (Community Dentistry), M Dent (Community Dentistry), PG Dip (Paediatric Dentistry)
Areas of Interest:
Community Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Special Care Dentistry, Early Childhood Caries, Quality of life and HIV.
Why do I love Paediatric Dentistry?
I derive immense satisfaction from working with children, including those with special needs. My dedication to both Community Dentistry and Paediatric Dentistry allows me to address disparities in dental care access and bring essential services closer to patients' residences. For instance, utilizing mobile clinics and the Paediatric Oral Health and Paediatric Virology Clinic enables me to serve vulnerable populations effectively. My experience in both the Wits Department of Restorative Endodontics and Paediatric Dentistry, as well as Community Dentistry, has equipped me with the skills and knowledge to make a meaningful impact in these areas. Teaching both undergraduate and post graduate students has also helped with imparting knowledge to the future cadre of oral health professionals who will be competent in treating children and those with special needs.
Contact details
Cathrine.malau@wits.ac.za