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At By Design, we aim to make your dental experience as pleasant as possible; to set a new standard in individualised patient care with holistic treatments that consider your health as a whole. By incorporating the latest technology, a goal-oriented workflow, and friendly service, we have everything necessary to make you smile your biggest, brightest. We're experts in smile design, ready to give you the smile of your dreams. Together we'll assess your teeth and choose the best possible treatment options. Caring for, protecting, and enhancing your and your family's beautiful smiles with precision and professionalism. Our results are a testimony to our commitment to excellence.

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Meet Dr Chris Traut:
Principle Dentist

Meet Dr Chris Traut:
Principle Dentist

Dr Chris Traut

Dr Chris Traut is the owner and primary dentist at By Design. Passionate about helping patients achieve their dream smile, he prides himself on his personalised, high-quality aesthetic dental services.

After graduating at the top of his class from the University of the Western Cape in 2016, Dr Traut completed his community service in Simon's Town on the Southern Peninsula of the Western Cape. In 2021 he set up his practice in Bryanston with modern, digitally-driven dentistry at the core of its operations. This includes laser dentistry, intraoral scanning, 3D printing, milling of restorations, and a variety of computer-aided design (CAD) software.

In 2022 he completed an internationally accredited diploma in Advanced Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry at the prestigious Implant and Aesthetic Academy (IAA). Dr Traut is passionate about digital dentistry, fixed and aligner orthodontics as well as facial aesthetic medicine. Dr Traut has a particular love for the 'Align, Bleach and Bond' treatment philosophy in dentistry and the use of digitally guided resin restorations implemented with the injection-moulding technique. With his love for resin — the humblest of our restorative materials — he's mastered the art of injection-moulded resin bonding with a complete in-house workflow, producing predictably beautiful, long-lasting restorations.

Over the years, Dr Traut obtained several certifications in the use of anti-wrinkle treatments, hyaluronic acid fillers, biostimulators such as Prophilo and Sculptra, Aptos thread-lifting and PDO thread-lifting procedures, lipolytic injectables, a variety of chemical peel and microneedling procedures, as well as medical- grade skincare products.

Dr Traut is committed to using the latest techniques and technologies to help patients achieve beautiful, natural-looking smiles that enhance their confidence and overall quality of life.

Meet the team

Daniella van Schoor:
Oral Hygienist

Daniella van Schoor

Daniella van Schoor:
Oral Hygienist

In 2022 I graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand and obtained my Bachelor of Oral Hygiene degree (with distinction)

I have since been working in both the private and the medical aid practice sector gaining experience and expanding my skillset and passion for Oral Hygiene.

That is when I realized I enjoy the general aspects of Dentistry as well as the periodontal, cosmetic, and aesthetic components which led me to do additional diploma courses in Microneedling and Chemical Peels in 2023.

In 2024 I obtained my certification as an Independent private practitioner and have since had the privilege of joining Dr Chris Traut and his team where I can play an integral part in helping patients achieve their desired Oral Health goals whilst also broadening my horizons in digital dentistry, orthodontics and cosmetic procedures. I love working as an Oral Hygienist and look forward to sharing my passion at Dentistry By Design! 🦷

I am a very outgoing person who loves socializing and I cherish good family and friend relationships. I enjoy cycling, watching series, baking, and shopping in my free time 🤩😊

Neil de Villiers:
Dental Assistant

Neil de Villiers

Neil de Villiers:
Dental Assistant

With just over 20 years of experience as a dental assistant both here and abroad, Neil makes our practice shine with skilled dental service, loyalty, and mutual respect.

Constantly upskilling himself, perfection is Neil's passion! He loves what he does and enjoys working in a well-oiled practice with dentists who push the limits of dentistry.

When he's not working his dental magic, Neil can be found riding his mountain bike over dusty crags and wild places.

Saphokazi Hogah:
Patient Relations

Saphokazi Hogah

Saphokazi Hogah:
Patient Relations

Sapho is our trustworthy patient relations manager responsible for making sure you're wholly satisfied with our services .She is also an HPCSA-registered dental assistant with experience in practice management and received her qualifications at the Central University of Technology, Bloemfontein. Her good cheer, top-class people skills, and team-oriented dedication make her a joy to have at our practice.

Maintaining and improving communications with all our patients, Sapho always listens with compassion. She'll make sure you feel comfortable and at ease every step of the way — and give us a good earful if you're not!

In addition, Sapho is a certified home-based caregiver focused on elderly care and a certified first aider with comprehensive training in cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation (CPR) and the correct use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) — all essential skills emphasised to save a person's life in a medical emergency (so you know you're in good hands with us!).

"Love is what motivates me to do my work", she says.

Ashley Snow:
Practice Manager

Ashley Snow

Ashley Snow:
Practice Manager

Ashley works behind the scenes to ensure that our dental studio runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis. With her passion for making others feel beautiful and her open and honest nature, she puts her heart into making practice management professional and personal.

Ashley completed her undergraduate degree with a double major in Business Management and Entrepreneurship at Monash University and went on to receive her honours degree in Business Management (cum laude). She has a passion for business and is always eager to learn more and develop her skills.

When not at work, Ashley's busy dancing with the stars as a competitive Latin & Ballroom dancer! One of her favourite quotes: "What makes a legend? Is it what they do while they're alive or how they are remembered once they're gone?"