Mark Wertheimer Orthodontist Sandown

Mark Wertheimer Orthodontist Sandown

Mark Wertheimer Orthodontist Sandown provides expert orthodontic and dentofacial orthopaedic care focused on healthy function, facial balance and confident smiles.

About Mark Wertheimer Orthodontist Sandown

Dr. Mark Wertheimer is an internationally recognised orthodontist with more than 16 years of teaching experience at Wits Dental School. He stays up to date by attending and speaking at international orthodontic conferences. He also serves the global orthodontic community as International Ambassador for the American Association of Orthodontists and Council Member of the World Federation of Orthodontists.

He is Secretary of the College of Dentistry, College of Medicine South Africa, an Honorary Life Member of the South African Society of Orthodontists, and a Past Director of the Board of the South African Dental Association. He also served as Past President of the South African Society of Orthodontists.

Qualifications & Achievements

Dr. Wertheimer graduated as a dentist from the University of the Witwatersrand in 1986. He then specialised in orthodontics at Wits and graduated in 1995. He became a Fellow of the College of Dentistry of SA (Orthodontics) in 1996, a Fellow of the International College of Dentists in 2016, and a Fellow of the Faculty of Dental Trainers, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2020.

Mark Wertheimer Orthodontist Sandown Services

Dr. Wertheimer offers orthodontic and dentofacial orthopaedic treatment for children, teens and adults. His services include teeth alignment, bite improvement, custom treatment plans, aesthetic treatment, jaw growth correction and early facial development care.

Treatment options include metal and ceramic braces, lingual braces hidden behind the teeth, and clear aligners such as Invisalign and Spark. He also provides interdisciplinary care with oral surgeons, cosmetic dentists and other specialists when combined orthodontic and restorative treatment can improve facial aesthetics.

Awards & Community Involvement

His awards include the prestigious Colgate Prize (IADR), “Best Reviewer of the Year” from the Asia Pacific Orthodontic Society, and Honorary Life Membership of the Lebanese Society of Orthodontists.

Dr. Wertheimer also works with the Smile Foundation and various orphanages to provide orthodontic care for children in need. This includes children with complex craniofacial conditions such as cleft lip and palate.

Mark Wertheimer Orthodontist Sandown Treatment Journey

The first appointment includes dental and facial assessment, medical history review and treatment discussions. Next, digital X-rays, photographs and intra-oral scans help create a customised plan. Treatment planning then covers procedures, financial information and payment options.

Regular appointments take place every 4–8 weeks to monitor progress and make adjustments. Patients should also continue routine dental check-ups with their family dentist. Dr. Wertheimer provides oral hygiene guidance and an oral hygiene kit for patients using braces or aligners.

Patient Comfort & Advanced Technology

The practice uses low-radiation digital X-rays and intra-oral scanning for improved impressions. Patients can also enjoy music, WiFi and TV during treatment.

Facially influenced diagnostics help ensure that tooth alignment complements overall facial aesthetics. In addition, regular global orthodontic courses help Dr. Wertheimer use the latest treatment techniques. Teen and adult patients can choose discreet and comfortable options, while early intervention monitors children’s dental development from age 7 to help prevent future complications.

Dr. Mark Wertheimer provides expert orthodontic care in a state-of-the-art facility. Whether patients need braces, clear aligners or dentofacial orthopaedic treatment, the goal remains a functional bite and a beautiful, confident smile.