About Us
Dr Winifred Asia: BChD (UWC), MChD: Prosthodontics (UWC)
Dr Asia is a Prosthodontist who obtained her undergraduate Dental Degree (BChD) in 2005 at the University of the Western Cape. Additionally, she also obtained her specialist qualification (MChD) in Prosthodontics in 2017 at UWC. Before starting her mater’s studies, she was employed for 12 years as a senior dentist for the Department of Health.
She is currently employed as a specialist consultant and senior lecturer at the University of the Western: Tygerberg and Mitchell’s Plain Oral Health centres. She is involved with the training and lecturing of undergraduate students, with expertise in prosthetic dentistry, implantology, aesthetic dentistry and occlusion.
Dr Asia is the Co-ordinator of the post graduate program in Prosthodontics (MChD) where she trains
and lectures national and international dentists to qualify as specialists. She is an active member of
the higher degrees and research committees of the University and stays updated with the current
trends in research.
She is from Paarl, Boland area and realise that assess to specialised dental treatment to patients in
certain areas pose some difficulties. The vison and goal of her practice is to provide treatment
conveniently to patients by offering a specialist team catering to the patients’ needs.
Dr Suné Mulder van Staden (BChD, MChD OMP UWC)
Specialist Oral Medicine and Periodontics (Periodontist)
Dr Mulder van Staden qualified as a dentist in 2008 (US/UWC). After a number of years in private practice as a general dental practitioner, she completed her training as a Specialist in Oral Medicine and Periodontics (Periodontist) at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) in 2017.
Dr Mulder van Staden is currently involved in training postgraduate students at UWC and treating patients in private practice.
Dr Mulder van Staden teaches and provides hands-on training in the fields of Oral Medicine, Periodontics and Implantology. She co-ordinates the MDS Specialization Program in Oral Medicine and Periodontics, as well as the PDD program in Implantology at UWC.
Dr Mulder van Staden has been an active member of numerous dental committees in South Africa – namely Western Cape Branch of the South African Dental Association (SADA 2009 -2015) and the Executive Committee of SASPIO (South African Society of Periodontology, Implantology and Oral Medicine 2018 – 2020). She is currently the UWC ITI (International Team for Implantology) Study Club Director.
She is active in research, reviewing and publishing numerous articles in local and international journals. She (together with her husband, Dr Riaan Mulder) currently hold a South African and United Kingdom patent for a novel Dental Aerosol Suction Device (DASD), designed to improve the elimination of aerosols produced during dental procedures.
Dr Mulder van Staden believes in the importance of practicing evidence-based dentistry. She ensures she remains up to date with current international trends and practices by attending local and international congresses.
Dr Mulder van Staden recognises the importance of sharing knowledge with colleagues of all aspects of the dental fraternity. She has been a lecturer on numerous platforms – such as SADA, SASPIO, OHASA, SAAO and the ITI. She has also been interviewed on the radio and contributed to publications in Die Burger.
Dr Mulder van Staden is also very passionate about animals and her patients are not always limited to humans. She has assisted the local vet with dental treatment on dogs. She has even performed periodontal surgery and bone grafting on her own Yorkshire terrier. Together with her husband, their latest animal adventure involved the pro-bono treatment of chimpanzees at the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary (Mpumalanga) in 2018. Here they screened chimpanzees, performed dental extractions and fillings as required. They were also able to organize dental materials and dental instrument sponsorships (from 3M South Africa and Access Dental) for the sanctuary for continued treatment of these animals.
Dr Mulder van Staden strives to support her patients along the treatment journey – ensuring compassionate specialist treatment with shared decision making.
Years of Business
We provide comprehensive, efficient and evidence-based treatment incorporating the latest technologies in the field. We offer a multi-disciplinary approach in treatment planning to ensure success and longevity of our treatments offered. Each treatment plan is designed to cater to each patient’s specific needs.
What are the benefits of your offering?
We are a team of dental specialists (Prosthodontist and Periodontist) that caters to your restorative needs. The specialists work coherently to offer comprehensive treatment plans personalized for each individual patient. Specialist Prosthodontists can offer their patients a wide variety of professional services, including implants, veneers, crowns, bridges, dentures and all cosmetic and restorative procedures.
Why choose us
We offer specialized dental services incorporating modern technology to best suit the patient’s restorative needs.
