Dr Mark Bowes
Founder & Clinical Director
A leader in aesthetic and restorative dentistry, Dr Mark Bowes brings decades of clinical experience, international teaching and a prevention-first philosophy to his role as Founder and Clinical Director of Trust Dentistry.
Meet Dr Mark Bowes
Dr Mark Bowes’ philosophy and approach to dentistry is focused on bringing together aesthetics, function and biology, while preserving natural tooth structure wherever possible. It’s an approach he has spent decades developing through clinical practice, continued education and his work in advanced restorative and aesthetic dentistry.
After qualifying at the University of the Witwatersrand, Mark spent 23 years practising in London before returning to Cape Town. His career has since spanned advanced aesthetic and restorative dentistry, Digital Smile Design and interdisciplinary treatment planning, alongside extensive teaching and lecturing internationally.
This experience and philosophy ultimately laid the foundation for Trust Dentistry.
A Considered Approach to
Aesthetic Dentistry
For Dr Mark Bowes, aesthetic dentistry is about creating a smile that belongs to the individual- not following a formula. His approach considers the face, bite, function and existing tooth structure before deciding what, if anything, should change.
Digital planning and minimally invasive techniques allow him to work conservatively, preserving natural enamel wherever possible while creating results that feel balanced, healthy and entirely natural.
Decades of Experience. A Global Perspective.
Alongside his clinical work, Dr Mark Bowes has played an active role in advancing aesthetic, restorative and digital dentistry through professional leadership, postgraduate education and international teaching.
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Teaching and lecturing in aesthetic, restorative and digital dentistry both locally and internationally.
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Congress President when Cape Town hosted the International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry World Congress in 2015.
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Bringing more than three decades of clinical experience to postgraduate dental education, sharing the techniques and philosophies that have shaped his approach to aesthetic, restorative and minimally invasive dentistry.
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Helping pioneer the Digital Smile Design approach in South Africa.
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Founder and Past President of the South African Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry.
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Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
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Registered speaker with the International Team for Implantology.
A Focus on Preservation
For Mark, advanced dentistry is as much about what you preserve as what you change. His approach prioritises natural tooth structure, healthy foundations and careful planning before aesthetic or restorative treatment begins.
By considering the teeth, gums, bite and facial features together, treatment can be planned around the individual- balancing long-term function with natural aesthetics and using minimally invasive techniques wherever possible. This philosophy sits at the heart of Mark’s clinical work and the wider approach to care at Trust Dentistry.
Advanced Restorative Dentistry
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Aesthetic Dentistry |
Digital Smile Design |
Minimally Invasive Dentistry |
Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning |
Advanced Restorative Dentistry | Aesthetic Dentistry | Digital Smile Design | Minimally Invasive Dentistry | Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning |
From Philosophy to Practice
Trust Dentistry was founded by Dr Mark Bowes to put prevention, comprehensive diagnosis and long-term oral health at the centre of dental care.
Central to this approach is the Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment™ (COHA), developed and trademarked by Mark as a more thorough benchmark for assessing dental health. Rather than looking at individual concerns in isolation, COHA™ considers gum health, enamel and decay risk, bite and jaw function, airway and everyday habits to build a clearer picture of each patient’s oral health.
It provides the foundation for a personalised treatment plan- helping patients understand where they are now, what needs attention and how to protect their oral health for the future.
Experience a More Considered Approach to Dentistry
For Cape Town patients looking for an exceptional standard of dental care, Dr Mark Bowes brings decades of internationally recognised experience to Trust Dentistry. From complex restorative cases to aesthetic treatment and long-term oral health, his approach combines clinical expertise with thoughtful, individualised care.
Trust Dentistry is the home of Dr Mark Bowes- and world-class dentistry, right here in Cape Town.