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If you want a qualified dentist (not a dental therapist) in Dobsonville, Soweto, these are the practices we could confirm: Dr K.I. Maoba in Dobsonville Mall, Dr N.M. Khoza-Malema at Clinix Tshepo Themba Private Hospital, and D.I. Maringa on Freedom Drive. Dr O. Pessu also has a Dobsonville listing, but a medical scheme list now places that practice in Mohlakeng.
None of them publishes opening hours or prices, so phone first. Below you’ll find each dentist’s contact details, how to check a dentist’s registration yourself and what to ask before treatment. Checked on 13 September 2026.
Dobsonville Mall: Dr K.I. Maoba, 073 636 9882
Tshepo Themba Private Hospital: Dr N.M. Khoza-Malema, Room A6, 011 983 0570
Freedom Drive: D.I. Maringa, 2170 Freedom Drive, Erf 70, 068 408 8924
Hours and prices: not published by any of these practices
Check a dentist: search their name on the HPCSA iRegister
Severe swelling or trouble breathing: call 10177 or 112
Contact Details & Opening Hours
| Dentist | Address (as listed) | Phone | Where it is listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr K.I. Maoba | Dobsonville Mall; Shop 66A, Dobsonville Shopping Centre, Elias Motsoaledi Road | 073 636 9882 (mall directory); 011 989 0095 (Medpages, 2025) | Dobsonville Mall directory; Medpages; HPCSA register |
| Dr N.M. Khoza-Malema | Room A6, Tshepo Themba Private Hospital, Dobsonville Road | 011 983 0570 | GEMS dental network list (August 2026); HPCSA register |
| D.I. Maringa | 2170 Freedom Drive, Erf 70, Dobsonville | 068 408 8924 | GEMS dental network list (August 2026) |
| Dr O.O. Pessu | 9350 Maimane Street, Dobsonville (Medpages); 4 Square Medical & Dental Centre, 2124 Ralerata Street, Mohlakeng (GEMS) | 011 414 4515 (GEMS) | Medpages (September 2026); GEMS dental list (August 2026); HPCSA register |
Opening hours: none of these practices publishes hours online. Dental practices usually keep weekday office hours, but you should phone to confirm the days the dentist is in, whether Saturday appointments exist, and whether they take new patients.
For Dr Pessu, the two listings disagree. Phone 011 414 4515 and ask where the dentist is currently consulting before you travel.
Address, Map & Directions
- Dobsonville Mall is at 75 Elias Motsoaledi Road (the M77), Mmesi Park. Taxis stop along the main road. See Dentist Dobsonville Mall for the mall’s other medical services.
- Clinix Tshepo Themba Private Hospital is at the corner of Braamfischer Drive and Elias Motsoaledi Road. Ask at hospital reception for Room A6.
- 2170 Freedom Drive, Erf 70. The GEMS GP list places this stand at the corner of Amandla and Freedom Drive. Phone for directions if your map app does not find it.
Services Available
A registered dentist can do everything a dental therapist does (check-ups, cleaning, fillings and simple extractions) plus more complex work, such as:
- Root canal treatment
- Surgical and difficult extractions, including some wisdom teeth
- Crowns, bridges and dentures
- Treatment for children and adults with complex needs, or referral to a specialist
Services differ between practices and none of these dentists publishes a treatment list. Tell the receptionist what you need when you book so they can confirm the dentist does it. If you only need a check-up, cleaning or simple filling, a dental therapist may be quicker to see. See Dentist Dobsonville for therapists in the area.
How to check that a dentist is registered
Every dentist in South Africa must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Go to the HPCSA iRegister, search the surname, and check that the status shows Active and that the register is “DP” (dentistry). On 13 September 2026 the register showed active dental registrations for Dr Khotso Isaac Maoba, Dr Nomaswazi Marilyn Khoza-Malema and Dr Olufemi Oritsegbegbemi Pessu. We could not match D.I. Maringa to a single entry from initials alone, so ask the practice for the dentist’s full name or registration number.
Appointments & What to Bring
Most private dentists work by appointment. When you call, ask for the first available slot and whether they can see you the same day for pain. Bring:
- ID document
- Medical aid card and the main member’s details
- A list of your medicines and allergies, especially blood thinners
- Previous X-rays or a referral letter
Fees or Price Guidance (If Verified)
We found no published dental prices for any Dobsonville dentist, so we don’t show any. Ask for:
- The consultation or check-up fee
- The price of the treatment you expect, with procedure codes
- A written quote before root canals, crowns or dentures
- Whether the practice is on your medical scheme’s network
Khoza-Malema and Maringa were on the GEMS dental network list dated August 2026, and Dr Maoba was on the Wooltru Healthcare Fund dental list in February 2025. Network status can change, so check with your scheme.
Accessibility & Nearby Facilities
A practice inside a hospital or shopping centre may have easier parking and access than a house practice, but we could not verify wheelchair access at any of these dentists. Phone ahead if you need help.
Pharmacies nearby include Clicks (011 989 0218) and Empilweni Pharmacy (011 988 3056) in Dobsonville Mall, and Tshepo Themba Pharmacy inside the Clinix hospital. For a full list of dental providers, go back to Dentists in Dobsonville.
Urgent Care / Emergency Information
Go straight to a hospital emergency unit if you have swelling spreading to the eye or neck, trouble swallowing or breathing, bleeding that won’t stop after pressure, or a jaw or face injury.
- Ambulance: 10177, or 112 from a cellphone.
- City of Johannesburg Emergency Connect: 011 375 5911.
- Private 24-hour emergency unit: Clinix Tshepo Themba Private Hospital, corner Braamfischer Drive and Elias Motsoaledi Road, Dobsonville. Emergency line 010 443 3711. Private fees apply.
- Public hospitals serving Soweto: Bheki Mlangeni District Hospital (Jabulani) and Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital.
Searching for a practice called “Dobsonville Dental Surgery”? We could not verify it. See Dobsonville Dental Surgery for what we found.
Latest Update & Official Sources
Checked on 13 September 2026 against the HPCSA public register, the Dobsonville Mall store directory, Medpages and the GEMS dental network list (August 2026). Where sources disagree, both are shown. We do not publish reviews or ratings.