Family dentistry in Claremont,
in trusted hands
Dr Yvonne-Mari Wood brings over 7 years of private practice experience, advanced postgraduate training, and a genuine passion for helping you feel confident and healthy — from your child's first check-up to your own perfect smile.
HPCSA Registered
DP0115940
UWC Qualified
BChD + 3 PGDips
Family & Paediatric
All ages welcome
Private Practice
7+ years
7+
Years private practice
Meet your dentist
A quiet passion for care that lasts
Dr Yvonne-Mari Wood qualified with her BChD from the University of the Western Cape and has since completed three postgraduate diplomas — endodontics, paediatric dentistry and oral implantology — as well as a certificate in Botox and dermal fillers.
The result is a practitioner who can look after your entire family, from your child's first check-up to complex adult restorative work — with the same steady, gentle approach.
What we offer
Comprehensive dental & aesthetic care
From routine family dentistry to precision facial aesthetics, every treatment is tailored to your goals and delivered with a gentle, evidence-based approach.
Check-ups & Examinations
Comprehensive dental examinations including X-rays, oral cancer screening, and personalised treatment planning.
Professional Cleaning
Scale and polish to remove tartar and plaque build-up, preventing gum disease and maintaining optimal oral health.
Fillings & Restorations
Tooth-coloured composite fillings that restore strength and appearance while preserving natural tooth structure.
Extractions
Gentle tooth extractions with a focus on patient comfort and post-operative care guidance.
Root Canal Treatment
Specialist endodontic treatment to save infected or damaged teeth, performed with expertise and precision.
Crowns & Bridges
High-quality ceramic and porcelain restorations that look and feel like natural teeth.
Dentures
Partial and complete dentures crafted for comfort, function, and a natural aesthetic.
Dental Implants
Permanent tooth replacement solutions that integrate with your jawbone for lasting results.
For your little ones
Paediatric dentistry, with a gentle touch
Children's dental visits shape a lifetime relationship with dentistry. Dr Wood's postgraduate training and quiet, patient manner help even the most nervous little patients feel safe.
Learn about paediatric careFirst-tooth visits
Gentle introductions from around age 1.
Positive experiences
Calm rooms, plain language, no rush.
Preventive focus
Sealants, fluoride and healthy habits.
Specialist training
PGDip Paediatric Dentistry (UWC).
Facial aesthetics
Natural results, from a medically qualified hand
As a dentist with formal training in Botox and dermal fillers, Dr Wood brings a deep understanding of facial anatomy to every treatment — for outcomes that feel like you, only refreshed.
Botox
SAHPRA-registered botulinum toxin treatment administered by a medically qualified dentist to address fine lines, forehead wrinkles, frown lines, and crow's feet.
Dermal Fillers
Hyaluronic acid-based fillers to restore facial volume, enhance lip definition, and achieve natural-looking facial harmony.
Where to find us
Cavendish Dental Claremont
Appointments by booking only at our Claremont practice.
Good questions to ask
Frequently asked
Everything you may want to know before your first visit.
Yes. Dr Yvonne-Mari Wood is fully registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Her qualifications include BChD, PGDip Endodontics and PGDip Paediatric Dentistry (UWC), PGDip Oral Implantology (Tech University), and a Certificate in Botox and Dermal Fillers from Medskills.
Ready when you are
Book your visit with Dr Wood
Same-week appointments are often available. Have a specific question first? Send us a WhatsApp or use the chat on this page.
