Back to DPA Annual Conference 2026 - Shifting Perception
Speaker
Dr Sandile Mpungose
associate fellow of the CMSA and senator at CMSA
About
Dr Sandile Khayalethu Mpungose is a highly accomplished South African Prosthodontist and a prominent leader within the nation's dental community.
He currently serves as the Head of the Clinical Unit (HCU) for Prosthodontics at the University of Pretoria, where he drives academic and clinical excellence in the field.
Alongside his institutional role, Dr Mpungose holds vital leadership positions that shape national dental standards and professional development:
• Regulatory Leadership: He is the Chair of the Dental Committee (Dentco) at the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• Professional Advocacy: He serves as the President of the Academy of Prosthodontics South Africa, championing the advancement of the prosthodontic specialty nationwide.
He currently serves as the Head of the Clinical Unit (HCU) for Prosthodontics at the University of Pretoria, where he drives academic and clinical excellence in the field.
Alongside his institutional role, Dr Mpungose holds vital leadership positions that shape national dental standards and professional development:
• Regulatory Leadership: He is the Chair of the Dental Committee (Dentco) at the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• Professional Advocacy: He serves as the President of the Academy of Prosthodontics South Africa, championing the advancement of the prosthodontic specialty nationwide.