About Trust Dentistry
Why Trust Dentistry?
Dental care should feel good, for your body and your mind. We rethought the entire experience, from biophilic interiors to a wellness-driven care model, so your visit is calming, personal, and connected to long-term health.
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Holistic, whole-body focus
We look beyond teeth, linking oral health with sleep, immunity, heart health and energy — so the plan actually fits your life.
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Calming, biophilic design
Natural light, texture and flow to reduce anxiety and support healing from the moment you arrive.
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Tech-enabled journey
Online booking, digital records and progress photos keep you in the loop.
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Transparent pricing and world-class care
Upfront fees, honest communication and high standards so you always know what’s next.
Meet Dr Mark Bowes
Clinical Director & Advisor
World DSD Master, aesthetic innovator, and teacher — guiding our clinical standard at Trust.
Dr Mark Bowes is recognised globally for aesthetic and complex restorative work. A World Digital Smile Design (DSD) Master & Instructor, he helped pioneer DSD in South Africa — planning natural, minimally invasive smiles around each person’s face and function.
He spent 23 years practising in London before returning to Cape Town, founded the South African Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (SAAAD), and served as Congress President when Cape Town hosted the IFED World Congress in 2015.
Today, Mark lectures internationally and serves in key organisations, including Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and registered speaker with the ITI, while advising our team on evidence-based, minimally invasive care.
While Mark won’t be practising at the clinic himself, he has personally trained and oversees all of our associates.
Meet Helen Bowes
The operational heart of Trust
Helen Bowes brings 30+ years of hands-on experience running cutting-edge dental clinics. She has led operations and patient experience across practices in both London and Cape Town.
Before co-founding Trust Dentistry, Helen served as Chief Operating Officer at Enamel Clinic and later became CEO of Trust Consulting, where she mentors practices on systems, culture and growth.
At Trust, she shapes the day-to-day rhythm — from the welcome at reception to the clarity of communication and the calm flow of appointments — so patients feel seen, supported and never rushed.
Meet the Team
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Dr Daleelah Adams
Paediatric Dentist
Gentle, prevention-first care for kids and teens. Dentist (UWC), Postgrad Diploma in Paediatric Dentistry; currently completing her Master’s. Clinical supervisor since 2014. Her superpower: turning first visits into confident routines.
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Dr Laurence Cadle
Dentist
Comprehensive care across surgical, orthodontic, restorative and aesthetic dentistry. BDS (UWC), community service in Oudtshoorn; founder at DentalRite. Postgrad work in Minor Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Aesthetic/Restorative and Implantology. Calm hands, clear plans. -
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Jenna Lee
Oral Hygienist
Jenna focuses on promoting the general well-being of teeth and their supporting structures by providing thorough clinical care, removing plaque, tartar, stains, and other deposits, and empowering patients with the knowledge to prevent oral diseases. Jenna believes that good oral health is key to better function, improved self-esteem, and an overall higher quality of life. -
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Dr Marguerite Breed
Dentist
Wits grad with a love for conservative aesthetics. Postgrad in Paedodontics (UP) and Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry (ARA, 2025); currently completing an MSc (UWC). Precise composite work, patient-first pacing. -
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Dr Yaseen Fakir
Specialist Orthodontist
Dr Yaseen Fakir is a specialist orthodontist with a strong academic background and a passion for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. Dr Fakir is dedicated to combining sound orthodontic principles with the latest advancements in technology to deliver exceptional aesthetic and functional outcomes. -
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Taryn Oliphant
Receptionist
Born and raised in Cape Town, Taryn brings warmth, professionalism, and a friendly smile to everyone who walks through our doors. Taryn is deeply passionate about dentistry. She finds great joy in seeing the life-changing transformations that come with treatment and loves being part of patients’ journeys.
Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment™ (COHA)
Your first step at Trust Dentistry is our trademarked COHA™ process, a structured oral health assessment that goes far beyond a routine check-up. With COHA™, we map gum health, enamel and decay risk, bite/jaw function and day-to-day habits. You see photos, simple scores and a plan that fits your life.
Making Oral Health Clear and Actionable
We visualise your results as simple scores, so you can see what’s strong, what needs attention, and what to do next, without the clinical overwhelm.
Connecting Mouth and Body
Your scores link to broader health: immunity, cardiovascular risk, sleep quality and energy. Seeing these connections helps you protect overall well-being and productivity.
Care that supports work & life
We design plans that reduce the need for emergency appointments and help you feel your best because healthy mouths mean better focus, fewer sick days, and more confidence at work and home.
Corporate Dental Wellness Programme
Bring preventive oral care into the workplace with measurable benefits for teams and HR.
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Standard Membership
R1,750 per employee / year
Includes:
• COHA™ (16 metrics, 50-point scoring with risk bands)
• Bitewing X-rays
• Hygiene visit (scale and polish)
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Advanced Membership
R2,950 per employee/year
Includes:
• COHA™ (16 metrics, 50-point scoring with risk bands)
• CBCT with AI scoring (Diagnocat) for hidden risks + airway/TMJ analysis
• Hygiene visit (scale and polish)
• Membership benefits: priority booking, emergency appointments, exclusive discounts, wellness portal, referral programme
Optional add-on: Annual blood panel at a discounted member rate (R1,000 discount per employee/year)
How a Dental Wellness Programme Affects HR outcomes
• Early disease detection → fewer emergency claims
• Predictable costs and measurable ROI
• Reduced absenteeism, improved retention
• Employer brand boost and EVP alignment
Aligned to Discovery Health rates, with itemised invoices and no surprise costs for care beyond the assessment.
Why oral health belongs in wellness
Oral disease is one of the most common chronic conditions worldwide and directly affects comfort, confidence and daily performance — driving absenteeism and presenteeism. In South Africa alone, businesses lose over $1.2 billion in productivity annually to oral-health issues.