Hear From Past Mentees – POAM’s Impact on Their Orthodontic Journeys
Discover how the POAM Mentorship Programme has transformed the clinical skills and practices of past participants. Hear directly from mentees about their experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs as they share the ways POAM has elevated their orthodontic expertise and patient outcomes.
Dr. Meurant Aspeling
Dr. Meurant is the esteemed founder and lead dentist at Riverjoy Dental in Peace River, Alberta. Born in 1987 in South Africa, he brings a unique blend of global insight and local care to his practice. With a philosophy centered around blending the art and science of dentistry, Dr. Meurant is dedicated to creating a harmonious balance of health, functionality, and aesthetics to his work. With passion for various dental fields, including surgery, cosmetic, and preventative dentistry, he is deeply committed to utilizing the latest technology for the best patient care. Beyond his professional achievements, he is a dedicated family man, an avid lover of nature, and an active member of the Peace River community, often participating in local events and initiatives. He strives to continuously enhance the patient experience and contribute positively to the community's health and wellbeing.
Dr. Luzaan van Zyl
Dr. Luzaan van Zyl is a dedicated dental professional based in South Africa, with a particular focus on orthodontics and a passion for advancing oral health care. She combines clinical excellence with a patient-centric approach, ensuring every patient receives comprehensive and compassionate care.
Currently, Dr. van Zyl is a registrar specialising in orthodontics, taking her training further off the strong base provided by POAM. Her journey reflects her deep commitment to continuous learning and clinical mastery, elevating both her expertise and the standards of orthodontic care.
With a background in dental practice and a keen interest in mentorship, Dr. van Zyl brings a collaborative spirit and a drive for excellence to every case. Her dedication to ongoing professional development has earned her the respect of both her peers and her patients.
Dr. Philip Middleton
At Biutiful Dentistry, we are proud to be led by Dr. Philip Middleton, a highly skilled and passionate dentist dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. As the Clinical Lead, Dr. Middleton brings extensive expertise in general dentistry, aesthetic treatments, and orthodontics, ensuring that every patient receives the highest standard of care.
With a deep commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient well-being, Dr. Middleton continually enhances his skills through advanced training in modern dental and orthodontic techniques. Whether it’s a routine checkup, a smile transformation, or comprehensive orthodontic treatment, he takes a patient-first approach to deliver precise, gentle, and high-quality care.
From preventative dentistry to advanced orthodontic solutions, Dr. Middleton and his expert team provide comprehensive, compassionate, and tailored treatments at our state-of-the-art practices in Worcester and Paarl.
Dr Jason Fergusson
Dr Jason Fergusson graduated top of his class in 2012 from the University of the Witwatersrand with distinction and he received numerous awards throughout his academic career. He also graduated with his Master of Dental Science in 2020 from Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University.
Jason enjoys all aspects of dentistry and has a keen interest in digital dentistry especially Cerec same day dentistry, dental implants and clear aligner orthodontics. Jason focuses on giving each and every patient an enjoyable dental experience whilst maintaining excellent standards of treatment.
Jason has become friends with most of his patients over the years and he enjoys getting to know each and every patient he meets.