Ontha Mdwaba

Compassionate and community-centred Dentist with experience delivering comprehensive oral healthcare in public healthcare, outreach programmes, mobile clinic environments and private practice settings. Currently serving as a Community Service Dentist at Sundumbili CHC while gaining additional private-sector experience as a locum dentist at Kwa Njilo Dental Care. Skilled in restorative dentistry, oral surgery, preventive care, paediatric dentistry, treatment planning, and digital radiography.

Recognised for strong patient communication, adaptability, teamwork and empathy.

Community Service Dentist at Sundumbili CHC, Mandeni (2026-01 – Present)

• Provide comprehensive dental care including restorations, extractions, surgical extractions, preventive procedures, and scaling & polishing.
• Manage patients within a busy public healthcare environment while maintaining compassionate, patient-centred care.
• Developed a strong emotional connection to the surrounding community during community service and became deeply invested in improving oral healthcare access for underserved patients.
• Actively support patient education and preventative oral health practices to empower long-term community wellness.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to deliver efficient treatment services.

Locum Dentist at Kwa Njilo Dental Care (2026-05 – Present)

• Provide general dental treatments in a private practice environment.
• Perform examinations, restorations, extractions, scaling and polishing procedures.
• Capture and interpret digital radiographic scans to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Gain experience with private practice workflows, patient management, and clinical documentation.
• Maintain high standards of patient care and professional communication.

Dental Volunteer at Phelophepa Health Train (2025-02 – 2025-02)

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams within a mobile clinic environment.
• Performed extractions, restorations, and oral hygiene instruction for underserved communities.
• Adapted effectively to mobile healthcare delivery and high patient volumes.

Bachelor of Dental Surgery in Dentistry – University of the Western Cape (2021 – 2025)

National Senior Certificate in IEB – Harvest Christian School (2020)