What is Orthodontics?
Orthodontics is a dentistry specialty that addresses the diagnosis, prevention, management, and correction of mal-positioned teeth and jaws, as well as misaligned bite patterns. It may also address the modification of facial growth, known as dentofacial orthopedics.
Universities That Offer Orthodontics In South Africa
You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.
University of the Witwatersrand
The University of Pretoria
The University of the Western Cape
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of Stellenbosch
University of Cape Town
University of the Free State
Where can I study to be an orthodontist in South Africa?
Universities Offering Programs Needed to be a Specialist Orthodontist in South Africa
- Wits University.
- The University of Pretoria.
- University of the Western Cape.
- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University.
How long do you study to become an orthodontist in South Africa?
According to the South African Society of Orthodontists, it can take 10 or more years of education after high school to graduate as an orthodontist. After obtaining an undergraduate degree from a dental school, the future orthodontist must be accepted as a student in an accredited orthodontic program.
How much does it cost to get orthodontic braces in South Africa?
Active treatment cost
Labial (normal braces) cases range between R17, 132 to R34,850. Aligners range from R33,565 up to R56,797. There is an additional upfront appliance fee for the Aligner appliance. The Aligner appliance fee is payable before the 3D scan is done.