About the SADA SAC
Members of the SADA SAC are appointed in their personal capacities for a three-year term and may be reappointed for a further term of three years. The committee comprises:
Once nominations are received, the Congress Committee will review and refer recommended candidates to the Strategy, Ethics and Remuneration Committee (SERCOM) for final determination.
Nomination Criteria
We welcome nominations of members who:
- Are in good standing with SADA
- Are recognised as academically credible clinicians and/or educators
- Demonstrate a commitment to the development of dentistry and dental education
- Are willing and available to actively participate in meetings and contribute to the programme planning process
Current SADA SAC
- Scientific Chair: Dr Jean van Lierop
- Immediate Past Scientific Chair: Dr Mark Bowes
- Hosting Branch Committee Member: Dr Ashen Singh
- YDC Representative: Dr Nathan Vermaak
- SADA Head Office Member: Dr Tinesha Parbhoo
- Committee Member: Professor Riaan Mulder
- Committee Member: Dr Avish Jagathpal
- Committee Member: Dr Howard Gluckman
- Committee Member: Dr Ridhwaan Haffajee
- Committee Member: Professor Dirk Smit
The committee also includes the student representatives from all four universities.
