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Sandton Smile, Global Voice – Dr Mark Wertheimer on Orthodontics, Ethics & Leadership

Sandton Smile, Global Voice – Dr Mark Wertheimer on Orthodontics, Ethics & Leadership

Update: 2025-05-26
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In this episode, Dr Yash Naidoo speaks to one of South Africa’s most respected orthodontists — Dr Mark Wertheimer.

They explore:

• His path from childhood dental fear to global orthodontic leadership

• The realities of specialist training in South Africa

• The ethical crossroads facing modern dentistry

• Leadership insights from SASO, SADA, and beyond

• How commercial pressures are reshaping patient care

It’s a candid, thoughtful, and often humorous conversation that reveals what really lies behind the clinical smile — from Sandton to the world.

🎙️ Why Did I Become A Doctor shares honest, unscripted conversations with doctors, dentists, healthcare professionals, and other inspiring individuals who are shaping the future of healthcare and beyond.

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Sandton Smile, Global Voice – Dr Mark Wertheimer on Orthodontics, Ethics & Leadership

Sandton Smile, Global Voice – Dr Mark Wertheimer on Orthodontics, Ethics & Leadership

Dr Yash Naidoo