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

Your family's smile, in good hands.

Dr Shazia Khan and her team care for every smile in your family, from a child's first check-up to veneers, whitening and aligners. Gentle, unhurried care, right inside Hayfields Mall.

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Most medical aids welcome Saturday hours ★★★★★   4.8 on Google · 18 reviews
01 Aesthetic care, family welcome. From a smile makeover to a child’s first visit, one calm practice for everyone you love.
02 Inside Hayfields Mall Ground-floor access, easy parking, right next to PEP. Simple to fit into a busy day.
03 Modern tools. Careful hands. Up-to-date digital tools, careful technique and time to do it properly. No shortcuts.
04 Talked through, never rushed Every step explained in plain language before it happens. A calm room and an unhurried approach, every visit.
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 promise: you are always at the centre.

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

She built The Smile Space to be the practice she felt was missing: thorough and up to date, genuinely calm, and honest about what treatment can and cannot do, without ever making anyone feel rushed or in the dark.

  • 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

Our Treatments

The care your family needs, under one roof.

The treatments you and your family actually need, delivered gently and without fuss.

Close-up of a natural, healthy, even smile
Signature

Aesthetic Dentistry & Veneers

Smile work shaped around your face, your wishes and your budget. We talk through composite and porcelain options honestly before you decide.

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

Professional Whitening

Take-home and in-chair whitening, managed clinically so it is safe and suits your teeth. It works differently for everyone, so we will 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 makeover is a plan, not a single appointment. We map out the steps and agree the full cost upfront, so there are no surprises.

A clear orthodontic aligner held up before fitting
Orthodontics

Clear Aligners & Braces

Early interceptive treatment for children, and discreet aligners for adults. We will tell you honestly whether it is right for you.

A young child seen from behind at a calm, friendly dental visit
Family

Paediatric Dentistry

First visits are gentle and built to feel friendly, not frightening. We focus on prevention early, and parents always know exactly what we are doing and why.

A dentist carrying out a routine check-up
Everyday

General & Restorative

Check-ups, scale and polish, fillings, crowns and dentures. Everyday care, done thoroughly and explained clearly.

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 feels far less daunting.

ii.

Gentle by default.

We take our time, especially with nervous patients and children at their first visit. If anything feels wrong, you say so and we stop.

iii.

Real results, real photos.

Every before-and-after on this site is a real patient, shared with written permission. No stock images, no composites.

Real Smile Journeys

Real smiles, real patients.

Three of Dr Khan’s own patients, before and after, shared with permission. Photos unretouched. Drag the slider to compare. Every smile is different.

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

Cosmetic veneers

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

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

Alignment & finishing

Gentle alignment to restore symmetry, done only as far as 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 and appearance second.

Published with written patient consent. Every patient is different. What is achievable for you is discussed honestly at your consultation.

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Patient Reviews

What our patients say.

Every review below is published independently on Google, word for word. Read them all 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 we hear most.

Yes. We are registered with most major South African medical aids, including Discovery Health, Bonitas, Momentum, Medihelp, GEMS, Polmed, Bestmed and Profmed. Our admin team will confirm what your plan covers before your appointment, so please bring your membership card.

Many of our patients arrive anxious, and Dr Khan’s whole approach is built around it. We move at your pace, explain everything before we do it, and stop the moment you need a break. We will never make you feel embarrassed for being nervous.

Of course. Caring for children is one of Dr Khan’s focus areas. First visits are unhurried and built around familiarity, not fear. We talk parents through everything, and never recommend anything that is not genuinely necessary.

Costs depend on the number of teeth, the materials you choose and the complexity of your case, so we do not publish a flat rate. You get a full written quote after your consultation, before any treatment is confirmed, with no hidden additions later.

Shop 2A, Hayfields Mall, 28 Blackburrow Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. Ground floor next to PEP Stores, with ample parking right outside. The practice is wheelchair accessible.

WhatsApp us on 069 407 3898 as early in the day as you can. We do our best to see urgent cases the same day during clinic hours (Mon to Fri 08:30 to 17:00, Sat 08:30 to 13:00). If we cannot fit you in straight away, we will guide you on staying comfortable until we can.

Book a Visit

Let’s look after your smile.

Send us a message or give us a call. Tell us what you would like to look at, and we will get back to you within a few hours during clinic time.

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