Dr. Sahide Choonara

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Dr. Sahide Choonara

Dr. Sahide Choonara spent the first 10 years of his life in Brazil before moving to South Africa, the homeland of his mother.

Sahide completed his undergraduate dental degree (BDS) at the University of the Witwatersrand and received numerous awards and distinctions.

On a postgraduate level, he has completed the FCD Part I examinations at the College of Medicine (S.A), and received a Dip. Odont in Orthodontics at the University of Pretoria. He completed his specialty training, MChD (Orthodontics) Cum Laude also at the University of Pretoria. Dr. Choonara was awarded Academic Honorary Colours at a specially convened ceremony at the University of Pretoria in 2010.

Dr. Choonara has maintained his academic interests by being continually involved in dental education. He has been involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate education over the past 20+ years.

Dr. Choonara has presented numerous courses and lectures in Orthodontics both locally and internationally. He has also served as an ad-hoc reviewer for both the European Journal of Dentistry and The Angle Orthodontist.

Dr. Choonara feels that it is important to stay on the cutting-edge of orthodontics in order to offer the most advanced treatments. In this regard, both he and his staff continue seeking knowledge by attending international courses and conferences on an ongoing basis.

His professional affiliations include being a member of the South African Dental Association, having previously served as the Secretary of the Gauteng South branch, and as a member of the Ethics committee of the same branch. He is also a member of the South African Society of Orthodontists, World Federation of Orthodontists and the American Association of Orthodontists. He also serves as an Associate member of the College of Dentistry of South Africa. Dr Choonara is the current President of the South African association of Orthodontists having served as the treasurer (2020-2022).

He is also an avid road cyclist and enjoys competing in various races across South Africa. He is married and has three children who he considers to be his greatest achievement!

Choonara Orthodontics
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