Our specialist team

Clinical practice shaped by teaching, research and experience.

PretoriaSmile’s specialist team combines private-practice orthodontics with substantial academic careers and involvement in complex orthodontic care.

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Professor · Orthodontist

Prof. Emad Ghabrial

BChD, MChD (Orthod), PhD, H Dent Dipl, PG Dipl Dent (P. Manag.)

Prof. Ghabrial has been in private orthodontic practice since 1998. He serves as an orthodontic consultant for orthognathic surgery, is part of the Cleft Lip and Palate treatment team at Pretoria Academic Hospital, and is an Adjunct Professor and senior specialist in Orthodontics at the University of Pretoria.

His training includes Dentistry at Cairo University, orthodontic specialisation at the University of Pretoria and a PhD from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in cleft lip/palate and craniofacial anomalies.

Doctor · Orthodontist

Dr Peter Sethusa

B (Rad) Diag, BDS, PDD (Orthodontics), M Dent (Orthodontics), PG Dip (Health Education)

Dr Sethusa began his career as a radiographer, then trained as a dentist and later specialised in orthodontics. After qualifying as an orthodontist in 2006, he entered a full-time specialist academic career at Medunsa / University of Limpopo, now Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University.

He spent 16 years in full-time academia, served in specialist teaching and examination roles, and has published peer-reviewed research.

Practice philosophy

Individual treatment, not one-size-fits-all orthodontics.

PretoriaSmile states that every patient is unique and that treatment is customised. Its published practice vision centres on patient-focused care, a cohesive professional team, modern facilities and ongoing involvement in orthodontic education.

Published technology & facility features

Digital imaging and digital X-rays
Computer technology
Clear and fixed orthodontic appliance options
Sterilisation protocols using ultrasonic cleaning, heat, steam and chemical methods