About Us
Pestana Dental & Aesthetics
A New Standard in Wellness
With over four decades of trusted experience, Dr Maria Pestana founded our centre in 1985 with a clear vision: to deliver integrated, innovative, and accessible care that goes beyond just treating teeth. Today, the Pestana Advantage lives on through a hand-picked team of medical and wellness professionals who work together to care for the full scope of your health—oral, aesthetic, medical, functional, and rehabilitative.
We believe in treating each person as a whole. That means taking the time to understand your lifestyle, your goals, and your health history before creating any treatment plan. Whether you visit us for dental care, aesthetics, IV therapy, physiotherapy or biokinetics, you can expect an elevated standard of personalised care—all under one roof.
Meet Our Team
Dr Maria Pestana
Founder, Cosmetic & General Dental Surgeon
Being in practice since 1985, Dr Pestana offers the full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with a special interest in dental implants, smile makeovers, teeth whitening, surgery and dentures. Having graduated in 1985 from the world’s 3rd best Dental School and working alongside Maxillofacial surgeon Prof. Russell Lurie, Dr Pestana’s decades of experience ensure that the global gold standard of care is provided throughout our centre. With her motherly touch, Dr Pestana believes that expert care must be delivered gently and thus takes time to understand her patients beforehand. Dr Pestana is also fluent in English, French, Portuguese, Italian and Afrikaans. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys cycling, linguistics, travel, entertaining, and giving back to the community.
Dr Fiona Jacobsohn
Cosmetic & General Dental Surgeon
Renowned in Sandton circles, Dr Fiona Jacobsohn is preceded by her reputation as an outstanding clinician and truly warm personality. With decades of experience and having worked extensively in Maxillofacial surgery, Dr Jacobsohn’s clinical precision is matched by her gentle nature. Her interests include family and laser dentistry, smile design & makeovers, endodontics and surgical procedures. A passionate animal lover and farmer, she enjoys horse riding, DIY, cooking, and caring for orphaned or abandoned animals in her spare time.
Dr Andrea Pestana-Giuricich
Dental Surgeon & Aesthetic Doctor
Holding a Dentistry degree as well as a Master’s in Surgery from UCL (London), Dr Giuricich specialises in minimally invasive aesthetic procedures such as anti-wrinkle injections, lip and facial fillers, facial rejuvenation and dental implants. He is also a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and a founder member of the society’s section of aesthetics. He believes that patient-practitioner trust is crucial and ensures that his patients feel at ease before commencing treatment. His passions include fitness, photography, learning languages ( he speaks English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Afrikaans), and community upliftment.
Sister Zanele
IV Booster Bar & Medical Centre Lead
A registered nurse, Sr. Zanele manages our full-service primary healthcare and IV therapy clinic. The clinic is equipped with advanced tools such as a 12-lead ECG—one of the few in Sandton—and delivers services that support immune health, hydration, and preventative wellness.
Komal Soni
Physiotherapist & Yoga Instructor
Komal holds a double degree in physiotherapy and incorporates a holistic approach, including therapeutic yoga in her practice. Her treatments combine traditional methods with modern rehabilitation tools such as a TENS machine for pain and muscle recovery.
Taylor Dodge
Biokineticist & Human Movement Specialist
Taylor holds dual degrees in Biokinetics and Ergonomics. He specialises in:
Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (keen interest on ACL & knee conditions), Chronic and Acute Pain Management, Functional Movement Improvements (strength & mobility), Injury Prevention using personalized strength & mobility programmes and full body Musculoskeletal Imbalance analysis. He also offers Personal Training, Sports Massage and Discovery Vitality Fitness Assessment. Taylor also works with kids who are dealing with injuries or chronic pains as well as Special Populations and the Elderly. A dedicated SEO service page will provide further insight into his practice and offerings.
Chante Brotherton
Aesthetician – Aesthetics Over Everything
Chante runs Aesthetics Over Everything and is one of only five providers in South Africa offering treatments with the NeoGen Nitrogen Plasma Device. She also offers medical-grade facials and peels, EndyMed 3DEEP Radiofrequency treatments, microneedling, customised skin and body programs, Velashape II treatments and Lash & Brow services.
Rosina Ribane
Dental Nurse & Clinical Manager
Sister Rosy ensures smooth clinical operations across our dental departments. Her attention to detail, efficiency, and care make her an essential part of our integrated team.
Sandra Franks
Centre Manager
Sandra oversees day-to-day operations and ensures that every patient’s experience is seamless, supportive, and positive from the moment they walk in.
Edith Gumede
Dental Nurse and Sterilisation Manager
Edith plays a vital role in maintaining clinical hygiene and ensuring a safe, sterile environment for every patient. Outside the clinic she enjoys quality time with her family, and exploring new skills.