Dr Emile Cahi

Dr Emile Cahi is one of the most respected prosthodontic specialists who brings over three decades of experience in implantology, advanced restorative and aesthetic dentistry, and complex prosthodontic treatments.

He completed his Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS) in 1989 and later earned a Master of Dentistry in Prosthodontics (M.Dent) from the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) in 1994. In 1989, Dr. Cahi successfully completed Parts I and II of the American Dental Board examinations. He was later also recognised as one of the first foreign-trained Prosthodontists to be registered as a specialist with the British General Dental Council (GDC)—a rare and prestigious distinction.

Dr Cahi has served as the Immediate Past President of the Academy of Prosthodontics of South Africa (APSA) and is a respected voice in both clinical and academic spheres. He is a published author in the South African Dental Journal, a sought-after international lecturer, and is regularly featured in leading newspapers, magazines, and broadcast media. His insights have been shared through numerous TV and radio interviews, where he advocates for excellence in patient care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

He is a registered member of the:

• Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

• South African Dental Association (SADA)

• South African Academy of Osseointegration (SAAO)

• South African Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (SAAAD)

Based in Johannesburg, Dr. Cahi runs a full-time specialist practice (Cahi Prosthodontic) committed to the conservation, restoration, and creation of beautiful, functional smiles.