ABOUT US
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Dr Dirk Fick
Endodontist
Dr Fick graduated from the University of Stellenbosch and after completing his community service in 2006 at 121 Battalion in KwaZulu Natal, he worked in Port Elizabeth for 2 years.
In 2009 he worked in the Netherlands after which he returned to South Africa to complete a Post Graduate Diploma in Endodontics at the University of Stellenbosch.
Dr Fick has been an integral part of Dr Liezl Kemp and Associates since 2021 and the patients appreciate his precision and effectiveness when completing root canal treatment to make it a pain-free experience.
Professional affiliations
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) South African Dental Association (SADA)
Dr Willem Brand
Dr Willem Brand graduated from the University of Western Cape in 2013 and completed his Community Service in the George, Eden District.
He worked in a private practice in Uitenhage from 2015 until he moved to Cape Town in 2021.
Additional studies and courses
2015 – Introduction and Intermediate training in Botox and fillers
2016 – Basic Implantology Course, IAA
2022 –Paediatric Dentistry, UWC
2022 – Member of the Myobrace philosophy & treatment system Postgraduate
Dr Jessie Brand
Dr Jessie Brand graduated from the University of the Western Cape in 2019 where she was awarded the Winner of the Undergraduate Competition in May 2019 for the Faculty Research Day of the UWC and the Winner of the Undergraduate Competition in August of 2019 for the International Association of Dental Research. She completed her Community Service at the Robert Sobukwe Hospital in Kimberley and has been working in private practice since 2021. Although she loves all aspects of dentistry, she has a special interest in surgical procedures and cosmetic dentistry.
Additional studies and courses
2020 – Certificate in Botox and Basic Fillers, Medskills
2021 – Aesthetic and Functional Rehabilitations, The Composite Club
2021 – Active Aligners Certificate, Smileclub
Professional affiliations
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Lecile du Plessis
Oral Hygienist
Lecile initially studied to become a Dental Assistant at the Tshwane University of Technology in 2003. Shortly thereafter, she began her career at a practice in Pretoria. It was during this time that her love for oral hygiene developed.
After getting married in 2009, she continued to pursue her dream of becoming an Oral Hygienist, and she got accepted at the University of the Western Cape for a Bachelor of Oral Hygiene. She qualified in 2012 and achieved the Clinical Excellence Award in her final year.
Read MoreAdditional studies and courses
2018 – Expanded Function for Oral Hygiene
Professional affiliations
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) Oral Hygiene Association of South Africa (OHASA)
Asive Mdleleni
Dental Assistant
Asive was born in Mtata in the Eastern Cape but grew up in Cape Town. She has always had a keen interest and love for Dentistry (especially the cosmetic part) and completed her Dental Assistant degree through the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 2013.
She enjoys working with people and always try to make the patients feel as comfortable as possible and to get to know them a bit better.
She has a beautiful daughter who is the apple of her eye.
Professional affiliations
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Mariana Kock
Dental Assistant
Mariana has been a Dental Assistant for more than 20 years! Over the years she has worked at multiple renowned dental practices all over the Western Cape, where she gained a lot of experience.
She will always go the extra mile to make sure our patients are comfortable and that they feel taken care of. Her motto has always been “Love what you do, and you never have to work a day in your life”.
Apart from her daughters, she is also a proud Grandmother for her beautiful Grandson.
Professional affiliations
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Onnex Kazembe
Maintenance
Onnex was born and raised in Lilongwe, Malawi. He immigrated to South Africa in 2006, where he focused on improving his language skills while living and working in Durban.
He moved to Cape Town in 2008.
Onnex has been with the practice since 2010 and he’s earned the title of “Dr Kemp’s right-hand man”. From building to maintenance and electronics, there’s nothing Onnex can’t do!
His friendly and helpful nature makes him an irreplaceable asset to the practice.
Bronwyn Bredenkamp
Practice Manager
Bronwyn has been in the dental industry since 1999 and has gained experience at various dental practices as a dental assistant and receptionist.
She enjoys attending conferences and webinars where she can broaden her knowledge and stay up to date with modern trends within dentistry while interacting with other dental professionals.
Read MoreProfessional affiliations
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) Oral Hygiene Association of South Africa (OHASA)
Nosipho Bacela
Receptionist
Nosipho started her career in dentistry 10 years ago after completing her certificate in Dental Assisting at CPUT.
She felt she enjoyed the administrative side more and therefore moved from Dental Assistant to Reception and Accounts. She enjoys interacting with the patients and the fast pace a busy day at the office can provide.
She loves reading - her favourite book is the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. Nosipho also has a beautiful son.