Protect the foundation. Restore confidence.
Advanced periodontal, implant and oral-medicine care led by specialist periodontist Dr Siphesihle Mpungose — with diagnosis, treatment and long-term maintenance considered as one journey.
BChD • PGDip Implantology • MChD Oral Medicine & Periodontology. Head of Clinical Unit at Wits.
Start with what you are noticing.
Specialist dentistry is easier to navigate when the journey starts with the symptom or concern, not a list of technical procedure names.
My gums bleed or feel swollen
Inflammation, persistent bleeding, bad breath or a previous diagnosis of gum disease.
Explore gum care →02My gums are receding
Recession, sensitivity, exposed roots or teeth that feel increasingly unsupported.
Explore periodontal care →03I’m missing a tooth
Single-tooth replacement, multiple missing teeth or a more complex implant rehabilitation.
Explore implants →04My implant has a problem
Bleeding, discomfort, inflammation or concern around an existing dental implant.
Explore peri-implant care →05I have an ulcer or mouth lesion
Persistent oral lesions, mucosal changes or other concerns needing specialist assessment.
Explore oral medicine →06I want to protect long-term results
Specialist-supervised oral hygiene, periodontal maintenance and implant monitoring.
Explore maintenance →Dr Siphesihle Mpungose
A specialist in periodontics, implant dentistry and oral medicine, combining private specialist care with academic clinical leadership.
Dr Mpungose qualified as a dentist in 2004, completed postgraduate training in implantology and specialist training in Oral Medicine and Periodontology at the University of the Western Cape, and now serves as Head of the Clinical Unit at Wits.
Four connected clinical pathways.
Rather than treating each visit in isolation, uthotho links diagnosis, surgery, oral medicine and long-term maintenance where appropriate.
Gums, bone & supporting tissues
Non-surgical and surgical periodontal treatment, regeneration, recession management and maintenance.
Dental implant surgery
Implant placement, bone grafting, sinus lifts, guided surgery and complication management.
Complex oral conditions
Assessment and management of mucosal lesions, biopsies and selected orofacial conditions.
Specialist-supervised maintenance
Preventive care, periodontal maintenance and long-term implant monitoring.
Thorough. Clear. Personal.
Verified feedback published by the practice repeatedly highlights explanation, professionalism, listening and the way patients are guided through treatment.
Dr Mpungose is top tier. Professional service and a well-tailored explanation of what to expect.Thabile Thusi • published patient feedback
A great doctor who listens to the patient and takes care of the person in front of him.Mthoko Dlamini • published patient feedback
Very professional and skilled. Thorough and informative from top to bottom.Thelma Mohlola • published patient feedback
Specialist care that also teaches.
Through the Academy, Dr Mpungose trains dentists in implantology, case assessment, surgical placement and digital workflows — strengthening the practice’s role as both a clinical and educational centre.
Explore the AcademyNot sure whether you need a periodontist?
Tell the practice what you are noticing. The team can guide you toward the appropriate consultation pathway.