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Revolutionising Implant Dentistry

Welcome to the International Team for Implantology (ITI) Southern Africa! Our organization is dedicated to advancing implant dentistry through research, education, and collaboration. Our team comprises leading dental professionals in Southern Africa who are passionate about improving patient outcomes and advancing the field of implantology.

Through our commitment to innovation and excellence, we provide our members with access to the latest advancements in implant dentistry, as well as opportunities for professional development and networking. Join us in our mission to enhance patients’ lives through the power of implant dentistry.

Meet the leadership team

Johann Lochner - ITI SECTION CHAIR
Johann Lochner
ITI Section Chair
Avish Jagathpal - ITI EDUCATION DELEGATE
Avish Jagathpal
ITI Education Delegate
Jean van Lierop - ITI STUDY CLUB COORDINATOR
Jean van Lierop
ITI Study Club Coordinator
Sandile Mpungose - ITI COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Sandile Mpungose
ITI Communications Officer
Talya van Straaten - ITI SECTION MANAGER
Talya van Straaten
ITI Section Manager
Sune Mulder-van Staden - WIN
Sune Mulder-van Staden
WIN
Jennifer Julyan - YITI
Jennifer Julyan
YITI

A Brief History of the ITI Southern Africa

The Southern African chapter of the International Team for Implantology (ITI) was established in 2005 by Dr’s Gerrit Wyma and Paul van Zyl, who joined the global organization in 2000. Pieter Wolfaardt, Blackie Swart, and Chris de Chavonnes Vrugt were the founding members of the local section.

By 2007, the organization was thriving, welcoming an additional seven members, and by 2008, six more had joined.

Today, the ITI Southern Africa has more than 250 members and boasts 12 Study Clubs across the region. Hosting more than 40 meetings annually with local and global speakers. The organisation continues to expand rapidly.

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Our Mission

Many dental professionals in Southern Africa face challenges in staying up-to-date with the latest dental technologies and techniques, impacting the quality of care they can provide to their patients.

The ITI Southern Africa provides a platform for dental professionals to learn, share knowledge, and stay up-to-date with the latest advances in implant dentistry.

This not only ensures that their patients receive the very best care possible, but uplifts and maintains Southern Africa’s dental industry as a whole, and our position as dental leaders on the world stage.

Our Vision

We see a world in which every dental professional in Southern Africa has access to the latest scientific knowledge and techniques to provide the best possible care to their patients.

Our Study Club community

With 12 branches across Southern Africa the ITI’s network provides widespread support and expert training through our courses and study clubs. Click the button here to visit the international site and join a club today.
Ashen Singh

Ashen Singh

Durban

Rhonin Naidoo

Rhonin Naidoo

Durban

Schalk van der Linde

Schalk van der Linde

Johannesburg

Siphesihle Mpungose

Siphesihle Mpungose

Johannesburg

Maipato Kgokong

Midrand

Thabo Twala

Midrand

Avish Jagathpal - ITI EDUCATION DELEGATE

Avish Jagathpal

Pretoria

Sharan Naidoo

Pretoria

Lizette Grundling

Lizette Grundling

Port Elizabeth

Jacques Malan

Jacques Malan

Port Elizabeth

Christa Engelbrecht

Christa Engelbrecht

Winelands

Inus Snyman

Inus Snyman

Winelands

Righardt Van Huyssteen

Overberg

Andre Buys

Overberg

Henk Pretorius

Henk Pretorius

Cape Peninsula

Ebrahim Fakir

Ebrahim Fakir

Cape Peninsula

Ridhwaan Haffajee

Ridhwaan Haffajee

Cape Northern Suburbs

Adell Naidoo

Cape Northern Suburbs

Sune Mulder van Staden

Sune Mulder van Staden

University of Western Cape

Jennifer Julyan

University of Western Cape

Cornelie Jacobson

Cornelie Jacobson

Namibia

Olivin Glen Spyron

John Olivin Glen-Spyron

Namibia

Vicky Mohangi

Govindrah (Vicky) Mohangi

SMU

Sandile Mpungose - ITI COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Sandile Mpungose

SMU

Milan Djordjevic

Milan Djordjevic

Zimbabwe

Sheetal Bhaskar

Zimbabwe

Joseph Gakonyo

Joseph Gakonyo

Kenya

Kunal Shah

Kenya