The Team Behind Your Smile

Precise dentistry.
A genuinely warm chairside manner.

Dr. T. Cole founded Cole Dental Studio because she believes patients deserve to understand their own care — not just receive it.

Dr. T. Cole, owner and lead dentist
Meet Dr. T. Cole

Owner, lead dentist and a proud Durbanite.

Dr. Cole trained in general dentistry before spending several years in busy group practices across KwaZulu-Natal, where she noticed the same thing over and over: patients who'd rather avoid the chair than sit through another rushed, unexplained procedure.

So when she opened Cole Dental Studio in Morningside, she built it around one rule — every patient leaves understanding exactly what was done to their teeth and why. She went on to complete additional training in cosmetic dentistry and gentle paediatric care, rounding out a practice that treats nervous first-timers and long-time regulars with the same patience.

Today she leads a small, close-knit clinical team that shares her approach: modern equipment, honest advice, and appointments that never feel rushed.

Credentials

Rigorous training, continually renewed.

Dr. Cole holds full HPCSA registration and keeps her toolkit current through ongoing continuing professional development.

BChD · University of the Western Cape

Dentistry

Bachelor of Dental Surgery — full dental practitioner qualification.

HPCSA Registered General Dentist

Independent Practice

Full practising rights with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

Advanced Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry

Certification

Specialised training in veneers, whitening protocols and smile design.

Gentle Paediatric & Anxious-Patient Care

Certification

Behaviour-guidance techniques for children and nervous first-time patients.

The Wider Team

Small enough to know your name,
skilled enough to trust with your smile.

Dr. T. Cole

Dr. T. Cole

Owner & Lead Dentist

General, cosmetic and family dentistry, with a particular interest in nervous patients and smile makeovers.

Dr. P. Khen, associate dentist

Dr. P. Khen

Associate Dentist

Restorative dentistry and patient education, known for taking the time to walk patients through their X-rays and options.

Supported by a dedicated team of dental assistants and hygienists who keep every visit running smoothly.

Why She Does This

"A good dentist doesn't just fix teeth — they remove fear."

Ask Dr. Cole what keeps her energised after over a decade in dentistry, and she'll mention specific patients: the teenager who finally smiled in his school photo after braces, the grandmother who came back for a second filling without being asked twice, the toddler who now waves at the practice from across the parking lot.

She is most passionate about:

Anxious & First-Time Patients

Slow, honest explanations for anyone who's ever avoided the dentist's chair.

Children's Dentistry

Building good habits — and good memories — from the very first visit.

Cosmetic Transformations

Smile makeovers that look natural, never overdone.

Preventive Care

Catching small problems early, so they never become big ones.

Dr. T. Cole with a young patient
A First Visit

Come and meet the team.
The first conversation is the most important one.

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