Meet Dr Chris Traut: Associate Dentist

Dr Chris Traut is an associate dentist at By Design. Passionate about helping patients achieve their dream smile, he prides himself on delivering 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 established his practice in Bryanston, built around modern, digitally driven dentistry. His approach incorporates advanced technologies such as 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 has a strong interest in digital dentistry, fixed and aligner orthodontics, and facial aesthetic medicine. He has a particular passion for the ‘Align, Bleach and Bond’ treatment philosophy and digitally guided resin restorations using the injection-moulding technique. With his love for resin — one of the most versatile restorative materials — he has mastered injection-moulded resin bonding through a complete in-house workflow, producing predictably beautiful and long-lasting restorations.

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

Dr Traut remains 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.