Best in Hood
Menu
CitiesGuidesSubmit your businessReviews processAboutContact

5 Best Oral Surgeon in Johannesburg (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

Wisdom teeth rarely give warning before they flare up, and finding an oral surgeon in Johannesburg on short notice means sorting through practices scattered from Sandton to the CBD. Between them, the names on this page have logged just under 500 Google reviews, and every one of them sits at 4.7 or higher. The spread that matters here isn't the rating, it's how established each practice is: one has crossed 170 reviews while another is still building past 70.

Short answer: Dr Nika Vafaei, Maxillofacial and Oral surgery tops the list with a 4.9 rating across 173 reviews, the most established track record on this page, based in Sandton. Dr KL Modiba Dental Studio holds a perfect 5.0 across 68 reviews, and Ziyaad Dental Surgery sits at 4.9 across 82. All five practices here rate 4.7 or better, so the deciding factor is usually location and whether you need a specialist maxillofacial surgeon or a general dentist handling extractions.
Jump to a business

Johannesburg's oral surgeons, side by side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Dr Nika Vafaei, Maxillofacial and Oral surgery 4.9 ★ 173 Wisdom teeth and maxillofacial surgery View ›
2 ZIYAAD DENTAL SURGERY 4.9 ★ 82 Extractions and general dental surgery View ›
3 Dr. Hennie Kloppers - Maxillofacial & Oral Surgeon | Kaak, Gesig- en Mond chirurg - Johannesburg 4.7 ★ 92 Complex maxillofacial procedures View ›
4 Dr KL Modiba Dental Studio (Johannesburg) 5.0 ★ 68 First-time dental anxiety View ›
5 Dr Zunaid Solomon 4.7 ★ 77 Long-term patient relationships View ›
5 Best Oral Surgeon in Johannesburg (2026)

Our picks, reviewed

Dr Nika Vafaei, Maxillofacial and Oral surgery logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Dr Nika Vafaei, Maxillofacial and Oral surgery

4.9173 Google reviews

Dr Nika Vafaei practises maxillofacial and oral surgery from Sandton Intercare in Morningside, working alongside anaesthesiologists for procedures like wisdom teeth removal and dental implants. Her practice's own site lists medico-legal reporting and dental implants among its services, and states she is contracted with major South African medical aids including Discovery, BankMed, CAMAF, and ProfMed.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly describe wisdom teeth extractions as smooth with manageable recovery
  • Patients specifically mention feeling reassured before general anaesthesia
  • Clear explanation of the procedure and recovery expectations before surgery
  • Works alongside a broader care team, including physiotherapy support mentioned in reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume173 · 97th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The deepest review base among the specialist oral and maxillofacial surgeons on this page, and the sentiment is consistently about the surgery itself going smoothly, not just bedside manner.

Website+27712272272 Directions

Room 205, 200 Rivonia Rd, Morningside, Sandton, 2057

ZIYAAD DENTAL SURGERY logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

ZIYAAD DENTAL SURGERY

4.982 Google reviews

Ziyaad Dental Surgery is a family-oriented general dental practice in Braamfontein, in the Johannesburg CBD, offering routine dentistry through to extractions and cosmetic work. Its own site describes a walk-in-friendly practice that doesn't turn away emergency cases during working hours.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe painless tooth extractions even from patients who came in anxious
  • Dr Ziyaad personally responds to reviews and thanks patients by name
  • Reviewers mention generous, transparent pricing on repeat visits
  • Central CBD location with roadside parking mentioned in its own listing
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume82 · 87th
Confidenceearly
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A smaller review count than the specialist practices here, but the rating holds at 4.9 and reviewers consistently describe a low-stress extraction experience.

Website+27114036786 Directions

19 Ameshoff St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001

Dr. Hennie Kloppers - Maxillofacial & Oral Surgeon | Kaak, Gesig- en Mond chirurg - Johannesburg logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Dr. Hennie Kloppers - Maxillofacial & Oral Surgeon | Kaak, Gesig- en Mond chirurg - Johannesburg

4.792 Google reviews

Dr Hennie Kloppers runs a maxillofacial and oral surgery practice at the Rosebank Medical and Dental Centre, with a stated interest in dental and craniofacial implants, orthognathic surgery, and TMJ disorders. His own site notes additional training with the International Team for Implantology and the Centre for Orthognathic Surgery.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe fitting in urgent cases within 48 hours
  • Staff help patients work through medical aid claims, mentioned by more than one reviewer
  • Dr Kloppers is described as explaining procedures with visual aids before surgery
  • Smooth recovery reported after wisdom teeth removal and other extractions

Worth knowing

  • Slightly lower rating than the top two on this page, at 4.7
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume92 · 92th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A practice built around more complex maxillofacial work, not just routine extractions, which shows in the range of procedures reviewers describe.

Website+27118804011 Directions

Ground floor, Rosebank Medical and Dental Centre, 11 Sturdee Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196

Dr KL Modiba Dental Studio (Johannesburg) logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Dr KL Modiba Dental Studio (Johannesburg)

5.068 Google reviews

Dr KL Modiba Dental Studio operates from the Clinix Day Hospital in Johannesburg's CBD, describing itself as a multidisciplinary general dental practice. Its own site emphasises patient education and a treatment plan tailored to each patient's needs.

What people praise

  • Multiple reviewers describe it as a calming first-time experience for people nervous about dental visits
  • Reception and front-desk service consistently praised for warmth
  • Dentists described as explaining procedures with minimal jargon
  • Perfect 5.0 rating across all reviews collected

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the top-ranked practice on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating5 / 5
Review volume68 · 76th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest raw rating here, though on a smaller sample. Reviewers consistently point to it as a good fit for patients who dread the dentist.

Website+27107860893 Directions

Ste 10 ,Floor 5, Clinix Day Hospital, 56 Von Wielligh St, Johannesburg, 2000

Dr Zunaid Solomon logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Dr Zunaid Solomon

4.777 Google reviews

Dr Zunaid Solomon practises dentistry from FNB BankCity in the Johannesburg CBD. Public information about specific services is limited, but reviews describe implant work, fillings, and general cleanings carried out over years for the same patients.

What people praise

  • Multiple reviewers describe being patients for years, some since their first implant
  • Consistency of care mentioned across repeat visits
  • Patients describe the practice as attentive and personable

Worth knowing

  • Fewer recent reviews than others on this page; most date back a year or more
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume77 · 82th
Confidenceearly
Recency2 years ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A smaller public footprint online, but the reviews that exist describe long, repeat relationships rather than one-off visits.

+27814911978 Directions

FNB BankCity, Simmonds St & Pritchard St Shop C1, No.1 First Place, Johannesburg, 2000

6

Your business here

Get listed on this page, in front of local customers already searching for you.

Claim this spot ›

Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score

Rating is the live Google average for each practice. Review volume measures how many patients have actually left a rating, weighed against every other oral surgeon or dentist offering surgical services we found in Johannesburg. Confidence blends both, so a strong rating built on more reviews scores higher than the same rating built on a handful. Recency tracks how recently people are still reviewing, a sign the practice is actively operating as described. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does oral surgery cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

Costs for wisdom teeth removal and maxillofacial procedures in South Africa vary by complexity, anaesthesia type, and whether a medical aid plan covers part of the bill. None of the practices on this page publish a fixed price list we could verify, so we’re not printing figures. Ask for a written quote after a consultation, and confirm which medical aid schemes each practice is contracted with.

Serving all of Johannesburg

These practices are spread across Sandton, Rosebank, and the Johannesburg CBD, covering patients from Braamfontein and Bishan Sandton to the greater metro. If you’re searching for an oral surgeon near me in Johannesburg, note that several of these practices are contracted with major medical aids, which can narrow your options depending on your plan.

What to ask before you book an oral surgeon

  • Is the surgeon a registered specialist oral and maxillofacial surgeon, or a general dentist doing extractions?
  • Which medical aid schemes are you contracted with, and what will I need to pay upfront?
  • What type of anaesthesia is used, and is an anaesthesiologist present for the procedure?
  • What’s the realistic recovery time for my specific procedure?
  • Can you fit an urgent case in on short notice?
  • What happens if there are complications during recovery?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these practices?

We pulled oral surgeons and dentists offering oral surgery in Johannesburg with a public Google Business profile, then ranked by rating, review volume, and how recently people are still reviewing them.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google review data verified in July 2026. We refresh listings periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Do I need a referral to see an oral surgeon in Johannesburg?

Not always. Some patients are referred by a general dentist, but several of these practices accept direct bookings.

Will my medical aid cover the procedure?

Coverage depends on your specific plan and the procedure. Confirm directly with the practice before booking.

The bottom line

Dr Nika Vafaei’s Sandton practice has the deepest, most consistent track record on this page for wisdom teeth and maxillofacial surgery specifically. If you want a general dentist for a simpler extraction closer to the CBD, Ziyaad Dental Surgery is worth a call instead. Confirm medical aid coverage before booking either way.

Own one of these businesses, or want to be here?

Claim your spot on this page: Basic listing $50 or Premium $100 for the top spot, held a full year. Both include a permanent link to your site.

Get listed See pricing