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As your Ballito Dentists we re-imagine the dental experience and set new standards in individualised patient care. We combine modern technology, an efficient workflow and friendly service to provide world-class dentistry in Ballito.

Meet Our Team

Dr Thinus van Niekerk
Arch Director and Dentist

Dr Thinus van Niekerk

Being an avid sportsman and outdoor adventure enthusiast, Dr Thinus van Niekerk spends his time away from the surgery either in search of the perfect single track, diving the reefs on the north coast, or planning his next trip into Africa. He is married to Lee van Niekerk and together they have three beautiful children. Anah, Leo and Joah. As a proud graduate of the University of Pretoria, a Sharks and Springbok Rugby supporter, a believer of Faith and a rooted South African – Dr van Niekerk established his Ballito practice in 2012 and his Umhlanga practice in 2014 with the goal to revolutionise and redefine the dental experience as modern, exciting, and life-changing.

Dr van Niekerk and his practices have become synonymous with excellence in dentistry. Always invested in the latest technologies and developments in dentistry, his practices bring cutting-edge world-class dentistry to South Africa. A fully digital workflow and on-site production facility ensures that his patients receive the highest quality in dental care available today.

Dr van Niekerk focuses predominantly on dental rehabilitations often centred around implant dentistry. Dr van Niekerk is passionate about implant dentistry. He completed his post-graduate diploma in implant dentistry at the University of Pretoria lead by Prof André van Zyl. He attended the University of Bern where he met two of his career idols, Dr Daniel Buser and Prof Urs Belser. In 2012 he attended a course at the University of Iceland lead by Dr Bjarni Elvar Pjetursson and Dr Niklaus Lang. In 2019 he visited the Implantology Institute in Lisbon, Portugal where he attended a course lead by Prof João Caramês.

He is a member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI), the South African Association of Aesthetic Dentistry (SAAAD) and the South African Dentistry Association (SADA). He is an HPCSA registered dentist in private practice.

 



 

Certifications
  • Straumann® ProArch
  • Neodent® NeoArch
  • Invisalign® Provider
  • ClearCorrect® Provider
  • Damon® Braces Provider
  • 3Shape Designer
  • CoDiagnostix Producer
  • Aptos® Threads
Dr Helena van der Linden

Dr Helena van der Linden

Dentist

Dr Helena van der Linden recently relocated to Umhlanga in search of a slower pace of life for her and her property developer husband, Wian, her daughter Talia and her son Max. She is excited to be part of the team of dentists at The Cosmetic and Dental Emporium. When Helena is not perfecting someone’s smile, she loves riding horses with her daughter Tali or spending time with her family and two dogs.

With her father a maxillo-facial surgeon, her mother a dentist and two siblings who are dentists, Helena always knew that she was born to be a dentist. Coming from a family of dentists has instilled in her an understanding and appreciation for precision dentistry - as it is often in the small details that a smile is made. Dr van der Linden had her own private practice in Johannesburg for seven years and during this time became passionate about digital cosmetic dentistry. She is particularly passionate about using the latest technology to align and redesign smiles. Dr van der Linden is the Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for the ClearCorrect® aligner system in South Africa and recently travelled to Switzerland to represent South Africa. She is the leading provider of ClearCorrect® aligners in South Africa. Dr van der Linden was also the first dentist to provide Invisalign® aligners in South Africa. Today she continues to offer these services in Umhlanga.

Dr van der Linden has a keen eye for detail and understands the balance between perfection and natural aesthetics. She believes in minimally invasive treatment and practices a holistic approach to dentistry and facial aesthetics. She is passionate about building and maintaining long term relationships with her patients.

Dr Meagan Carroll

Dr Meagan Carroll

Dentist

Dr Meagan Carroll has a special interest in pediatric dentistry and being a young mother herself, loves working with children and families. She is passionate about creating good dental experiences right from the early ages of development and alleviating the fear often associated with dentistry. Root-canal treatments are a deep-rooted passion of hers and she loves how the new era of digital dentistry has transformed dentistry, specifically endodontics. Dr Meagan loves the slow-paced life of the north coast and when she isn’t performing root canals, you’ll find her road tripping through SA on a search for the best foodie spot. Dr Meagan completed her studies as a dentist at the University of Witwatersrand. We are proud to have her as part of our team.

Savanah Emanuel
Dental Therapist

Savanah Emanuel

Passion for Dentistry
Savanah is truly passionate about dentistry, particularly in utilizing EMS technology for oral hygiene. She appreciates that it offers a pain-free alternative to traditional cleanings, which often cause anxiety for many patients. Witnessing the transformation of her patients’ smiles as stains are effectively eliminated is incredibly rewarding for her. Savanah also takes great joy in educating patients about improving their oral hygiene practices. Additionally, she strives to make dental visits for children enjoyable and informative, ensuring they have positive experiences.

Experience
Savanah has spent nearly six years working at Arch Dentistry, following the completion of her studies. This journey has been immensely enriching, allowing her to grow both personally and professionally. She has learned a great deal by observing her mentors, including Dr. Van Nierkerk and her fellow dentists, all of whom have played significant roles in her development as a practitioner.

Educational Background
Savanah earned her Bachelor of Dental Therapy from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal in 2018.

Personal Interests and Hobbies
Outside of dentistry, Savanah enjoys traveling and exploring new adventures while immersing herself in different cultures. She cherishes the opportunity to learn about various cultures, religions, and cuisines during her travels. Additionally, she enjoys spending quality time with her dog, Saint, taking him for walks and enjoying the outdoors.

Family Life
Savanah comes from a family of four, with an older brother, and she takes pride in being an aunt to her niece and nephew. She is also excitedly preparing for her upcoming wedding!

Explore Our Treatments

Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening

Ceramic Veneers

Ceramic Veneers

Dental Implants

Dental Implants

Damon Orthodontics

Damon Orthodontics

Oral Hygiene

Oral Hygiene

Clear Aligners

Clear Aligners

Fine Wrinkles

Fine Wrinkles

Thread Lift

Thread Lift

Dermal Fillers

Dermal Fillers

All-On-Four Rehabilitation

All-On-Four Rehabilitation

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.

What Patients Say

I am all smiles today because I was incredibly blessed to have had my teeth whitened by Nerissa at The Cosmetic and Dental Emporium using Philips Zoom whitening.

Christy Ann du PlessisInstagram

Thank you Dr van Niekerk and his incredible team! You are all absolutely amazing, professional and the best in the business. I am so happy to have my smile back!

Candice Lee FloodGoogle

To all the amazing staff, and the fantastic work of Dr van Niekerk - Thank you for the awesome smile I now have. The professional and friendly practice is simply the best and I would recommend their services above all.

Margot WilliamsFacebook

A massive thank you to Dr van Niekerk, Nerissa Govender and the team at The Cosmetic and Dental Emporium for the amazing work. The professionalism and the "feel-at-home" vibe makes any visit a pleasure.

Daymon PnematicatosFacebook

I really loved my appointment! The level of expertise in the dental field, together with the implant and aesthetic dental treatments that Dr van Niekerk offered, made me feel very comfortable.

Naseema VarachiaGoogle

I would just like to thank Dr van Niekerk and his team for the amazing care and support I received during my procedure - I cannot tell you how much it means to me!

Simone GarrattGoogle

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