About the SADA Scientific Advisory Committee (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 Scientific Advisory Committee
- Scientific Chair: Professor Riaan Mulder
- Immediate Past Scientific Chair: Dr Jean van Lierop
- YDC Representative: Dr Nathan Vermaak
- Committee Member: Dr Ansuyah Magan
- Committee Member: Dr Francois Meye
- Committee Member: Dr Khabiso Ramphoma
- Committee Member: Dr Letsholo Dikeledi
- Committee Member: Dr Mark Bowe
- Committee Member: Dr Ridhwaan Haffajee
- Committee Member: Dr Suzette Stander
- Committee Member: Dr Thembeka Buleni
- Committee Member: Professor Dirk Smit
- SADA Head Office Member: Dr Tinesha Parbhoo
The committee also includes the student representatives from all four universities.
