Wits Dental Hospital

5 Ebeth Oliphant - 5 months ago

Excellent treatment both from students and professors. Long journey but worth it. Final result were perfect dentures. The process took longer because of covid and the hospital burning.
I had a root canal,gum, fillings, teeth cleaning and whitening treatments.
I paid with a bright smile,no more gaps and All for free as I'm a pensioner.

5 J Annandale - a month ago

I will never visit a regular private dentist again. If you are a patient patient, this is a super inexpensive great service! Well done Wits Dental!

5 Tamerin-Lee Geyser - a month ago

No issues so far they have been helpful and I have not experienced any pain what so ever so it's a plus for me

3 Nigel Branken - 3 years ago

The Clinic is a teaching facility of Wits University. You are seen firstly by a dentist who does an assessment of what is needed and then are referred for treatment. Depending on the urgency of the treatment required, you may be referred to a student, be asked to make an appointment or be put on a waiting list.

When you are seen by a student, your treatment is supervised by a university professor. As the student and treatment is part of training and is being supervised, it is thorough and comprehensive but each visit takes a longer time in the bench than if you were with a qualified dentist. Treatment may also require several visits.

What is not good about the facility is the beurocracy, long queues and waiting times can be long as a result.

The equipment is quite modern.

What is encouraging is thst it is a space that is very diverse with both lecturers and students reflecting the diversity of South Africa. This leaves you with a sense of hope that South Africa is finally transforming.

5 Premilla Murcott - a year ago

I have received excellent treatment from students and the professors at this teaching hospital. In one instance, I had a tooth extracted by a student who was doing the procedure for the first time. The instructor showed her how to insert the needle and I felt no pain at all when the injection was given and whilst the tooth was removed, even though it was a molar. I was helped with a complex dental emergency the first time I went to the hospital. Expect long waiting times and the Covid-19 screening takes a while but if you need great dental services but cannot afford them, this is the place to get help. Everything is possible here - even implants, but patience is key. The place is clean and everything is done in a very professional way. You cannot get privacy as this is a teaching hospital and you need to be OK with students working on your teeth. Bring along your ID, proof of residence and 3 months bank statements when you first attend, as well as the referral letter from your doctor or dentist. You can expect a long wait so bring water and food. Arrive as early as you can - before 6am is best. If you are coughing, they won't be able to treat you so try to get yourself into the best shape possible before visiting the clinic.

1 Happy Ncheche - a year ago

Their dental area has the worst service takes over hours you fall asleep and wake up in the same place in pain the pain will subside n get worse again. I arrived in pain with a rating of 8 out of 10 I sat till it became 10outta 10 ???????? in early March 2020 had the worst tooth surgery till today I still have a hole in my mouth the student who did it didnt seem ready she felt sorry for me for causing me pain which was just inflicting more pain on me on cold days I have serious pains on that side of the surgery. ????????????????

4 Thembi Mncube - 2 years ago

I went to Wits Dental on Sept 9th and apart from the queues being out of order therefore being attended to late, the service I received from Dr Molekwa and the assistant Dr Diane was impeccable. I had to have a broken tooth removed and they ensured that the process was smooth and pain-free. They made me feel like I was in good hands and indeed I was. Great job overall.