What training and/or membership affiliations do you have that relates to your work?Dr van Niekerk is an active member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI), the South Africn Association of Aesthetic Dentistry (SAAAD), the South African Association for Osseointegration (SAAO) and the South African Dentistry Association (SADA). With an ethos to continually ‘educate to prevent’ and ‘treat to protect’ Dr van Niekerk passionately promotes the profession by changing age-old perceptions.
Describe a recent project that you have completed.Together with friend, colleague and business partner Dr Zak Schabort, Dr van Niekerk has developed The Cosmetic and Dental Emporium brand and expanded the group to include 6 nationwide practices. The aim is to provide high quality dental and facial aesthetic solutions to the South African public.
Who are some of your customers and can you provide traceable references?Having served the Ballito community for several years we now have a loyal following that includes moms and dads, toddlers and grandparents, some of SA’s revered artists, actors and architects, musicians, athletes and politicians.