Meet The Team

Our team combines specialised expertise with attentive patient care. Through our collaboration with Prof Jean Morkel, a distinguished Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeon, and the support of our dedicated administrative staff, we provide integrated treatment planning and coordinated care at every stage of your dental journey.

PROF JEAN MORKEL

MAXILLO-FACIAL & ORAL SURGEON

BCHD, MCHD, MBCHB (Cum Laude), FCMFOS (SA)

Prof Jean Morkel is a dual-qualified specialist in dentistry and medicine who has been practicing as a Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeon since 1995. With nearly three decades of clinical expertise, he specialises in a comprehensive range of procedures, including:

  • Oral Surgery 
  • Orthognathic Surgery
  • Dental Implantology
  • Pre-prosthetic Surgery
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Temporomandibular Joint Conditions
  • Paediatric Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
  • Facial Traumatology
  • Facial and Jaw Reconstruction

As the former head of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery departments at both Stellenbosch University and the University of the Western Cape (1998-2024), Prof Morkel brings exceptional academic credentials to our collaborative practice.

He holds numerous qualifications including BChD, MBChB, MChD-Cum Laude (Stellenbosch University), and FCMFOS-SA.

Prof Morkel’s distinguished career encompasses over 40 scientific publications, more than 190 presentations, and the supervision of over 30 specialist students. His contribution to the field of maxillofacial surgery has significantly advanced treatment protocols and surgical techniques.

THE ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

Our administrative team forms the backbone of our practice, ensuring smooth operations and a warm, welcoming experience for all our patients.

ARLENE ARENDSE
ARLENE ARENDSE PERSONAL ASSISTANT
CLAUDIA WILLIAMS
CLAUDIA WILLIAMS DENTAL ASSISTANT
YOSHA KUZIWA
YOSHA KUZIWA RECEPTIONIST
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