Dr Shazia Khan and her team treating a patient at The Smile Space, Hayfields Mall
Hayfields Mall, Pietermaritzburg

Aesthetic dentistry & family care.

Dr Shazia Khan and her team take the time to understand what you want, then build a plan that makes sense. Veneers, whitening, clear aligners and attentive care for the whole family — inside Hayfields Mall.

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Most medical aids welcome Saturday hours ★★★★★   4.8 on Google · 18 reviews
01 Aesthetic focus. Family welcome. From smile makeovers to a child’s very first visit — one practice that handles it all, calmly.
02 Inside Hayfields Mall Ground-floor access, easy parking, right next to PEP. Fits neatly into your day.
03 Current equipment. Careful hands. Modern digital tools, precision technique, and enough time to use them properly. No shortcuts.
04 Talked through, never rushed Every step explained before it happens. A calm environment, a considered approach, and a real conversation — every time.
Our Treatments

Quiet skill. Considered results.

A focused practice with a deliberate range — the treatments you and your family will genuinely need, delivered without rushing and without fuss.

An adult with a natural, healthy, even smile
Signature

Aesthetic Dentistry & Veneers

Smile work designed around your face, your preferences and your budget. Composite and porcelain options — both discussed honestly before anything is decided.

Teeth whitening treatment in progress at The Smile Space
In-Chair

Professional Whitening

Take-home and in-chair whitening options, managed clinically so it’s done correctly and suits your teeth. Not every shade works for every patient — we’ll tell you honestly what to expect.

A dentist matching a tooth shade guide to a patient's smile during smile-makeover planning
Full Mouth

Smile Makeovers

A smile makeover is a plan, not a single appointment. We map the steps, sequence the treatments and discuss the full cost before anything begins — so there are no surprises.

A clear orthodontic aligner held up before fitting
Orthodontics

Clear Aligners & Braces

Early interceptive treatment for children whose development would benefit from it, plus discreet aligner options for adults. We’ll tell you honestly whether orthodontic treatment is the right move.

A cheerful young child at a calm, friendly dental visit
Family

Paediatric Dentistry

First visits designed to feel calm and unthreatening. Prevention and habit-building at the centre — because what happens early matters. Parents always know exactly what’s being done and why.

A dentist carrying out a routine check-up
Everyday

General & Restorative

Check-ups, scale & polish, fillings, crowns, dentures. The everyday work that keeps your mouth healthy — done thoroughly and explained clearly, every visit.

Our Approach

The kind of dentistry where no one rushes you — and nothing is hidden.

i.

Explain first, treat after.

You see every X-ray, photograph and treatment plan before we ask for your consent. When the picture is clear, the chair is a lot less daunting.

ii.

Gentle by default.

We work carefully and take our time — especially with nervous patients and children experiencing dentistry for the first time. Discomfort is minimised at every step, and if anything feels off, you say so and we stop.

iii.

Real results, real photos.

Every before-and-after on this site belongs to an actual patient of The Smile Space, shared with their written permission. No stock images, no composites.

Real Smile Journeys

The work, unedited.

Three of Dr Khan’s patients — before and after, shown with their permission. The photos are unretouched, and the outcomes speak to what careful, considered treatment can achieve. Drag the slider to compare.

Patient smile after veneers treatment by Dr Shazia Khan
Patient smile before veneers treatment
Before After

Cosmetic veneers

Veneers shaped and shaded in consultation with the patient, proportioned to suit their face.

Patient smile after orthodontic alignment treatment
Patient smile before orthodontic alignment
Before After

Alignment & finishing

Alignment work to restore symmetry — gradual, considered and proportionate to what was needed.

Patient smile after full smile reconstruction by Dr Shazia Khan
Patient smile before full smile reconstruction
Before After

Full smile reconstruction

A staged reconstruction — restoring function first, then appearance, over a planned sequence of visits.

Published with written patient consent. Outcomes vary between individuals — what’s achievable for you will be discussed honestly at your consultation.

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Dr Shazia Khan, lead dentist at The Smile Space
Treatment room at The Smile Space
Reception at The Smile Space inside Hayfields Mall
Meet Dr Shazia Khan

Two degrees. One philosophy: never make a patient feel small.

Dr Khan trained twice over — first as a dental therapist, then again as a dental surgeon — because she wanted both the preventative grounding of therapy and the full clinical scope of surgery.

She built The Smile Space inside Hayfields Mall to be what she felt was missing: a practice that is technically thorough, genuinely calm, and honest with patients about what treatment will and won’t achieve — without making anyone feel rushed or uninformed.

  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) — Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, 2021
  • Bachelor of Dental Therapy (BDT) — University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2011
  • Member, Health Professions Council of South Africa
  • Special interests: aesthetic dentistry, interceptive orthodontics, paediatric care

— Dr Shazia Khan

Patients, in their own words

Four reviews we didn’t write.

Every quote here is an independent review published on Google — unedited, and not selected to flatter. You can read them in full on our Google profile.

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Dr.Khan and her Staff are fantastic. I can never only give 5/5...numbers are not enough to prove how wonderful they are. I say that it’s infinity what they give. I definitely will never use another dentist. All Medical Aids are welcomed as well. Guys...Try Dr.Khan...you will never be sorry.

★★★★★ Trish Sutton · Google Local Guide
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The space is immaculate. The dentist is very professional as well as gentle. She explained things and in that way i was informed about what to improve. A big bonus was that she made me feel comfortable in her chair, even when I saw the needle to be stuck into my gums, she was patient when I all but jumped out the chair.

★★★★★ P. Zondi · Google Local Guide
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My daughter loved her experience with Dr Khan very family orientated and very child friendly!! can definitely recommend The Smile Space for the little ones

★★★★★ Mickey Eagles · Google review
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Dr Khan is excellent and the procedures are painless. She talks you through all that is being done and her skills are flawless and precise. The surgery has state of the art equipment and extremely friendly staff!

★★★★★ Ismael Adam · Google review

Independent reviews published on The Smile Space’s Google profile · 4.8 average across 18 reviews. Opinions are the reviewers’ own and are not claims made by the practice.

Medical aids we welcome

Discovery Health/ Bonitas/ Momentum/ Medihelp/ GEMS/ Polmed/ Bestmed/ Profmed/ Discovery Health/ Bonitas/ Momentum/ Medihelp/ GEMS/ Polmed/ Bestmed/ Profmed/
Before you book

The questions our reception hears most.

Yes. The Smile Space is registered with most major South African medical aids, including Discovery Health, Bonitas, Momentum, Medihelp, GEMS, Polmed, Bestmed and Profmed. Our admin team will confirm your specific plan’s coverage before your appointment — just bring your membership card.

Many of our patients arrive feeling anxious — it’s more common than you’d think, and Dr Khan’s approach is built around that. We move at your pace, explain everything before we do it, and stop the moment you need a break. We can’t promise the experience will be completely sensation-free, but we work carefully to keep discomfort to a minimum — and we’ll never make you feel embarrassed for being nervous.

Absolutely. Paediatric care is one of Dr Khan’s focus areas. First visits are unhurried and designed to build familiarity rather than fear. We’ll talk parents through what we’re doing and why — and we won’t recommend anything that isn’t genuinely necessary.

Costs vary depending on the number of teeth involved, the materials chosen and the complexity of your case — so we don’t publish a flat rate. What we do commit to: a full written quote after your consultation, before any treatment is confirmed. No hidden additions once work begins.

Shop 2A, Hayfields Mall, 28 Blackburrow Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. We’re on the ground floor, next to PEP Stores — easy to find, with ample parking directly outside. The practice is wheelchair accessible.

WhatsApp us on 069 407 3898 as early in the day as possible. We do our best to accommodate urgent cases the same day during clinic hours (Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00, Sat 08:30–13:00). If we can’t fit you in immediately, we’ll give you guidance on managing discomfort until we can.

Book a Visit

Let’s look at your smile.

Send us a message or drop us a line — let us know what you’d like to address and we’ll get back to you within a few hours during clinic time to arrange a convenient appointment.

WhatsApp 069 407 3898
Landline 033 346 9786
Email admin@thesmilespace.co.za
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Find Us

Inside Hayfields Mall, next to PEP.

Address

Shop 2A, Hayfields Mall
28 Blackburrow Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3201

Ground floor · ample parking · wheelchair accessible

Monday — Friday08:30 — 17:00
Saturday08:30 — 13:00
Sunday & Public HolidaysClosed
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The Smile Space storefront inside Hayfields Mall