Research in the Department is focused on facial aesthetic perceptions among the diverse racial groups in South Africa as well as to explore and develop cost effective treatment modalities. This research theme will enable us to identify and value the orthodontic treatment needs of different population groups and to make orthodontic treatment accessible and affordable to all. Local and international conference presentations by the Department staff are encouraged and representation by a staff member is made on an annual basis. The Department also endeavours to publish one journal article each year, with the anticipation of publishing more in the future. 

Some of the more recent publications emanating from the Department include:

1. Non-surgical treatment of anterior open bite and its assessment using the Dawjee analysis: a case report – SADJ, May, 2008
2. The Repositioning Nance – a fixed functional appliance in the Indian Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery February, 2009, 8(1) 68-73 
3. Is orthodontics an option in the management of bimaxillary protrusion? – SADJ, October, 2010 
4. An insight into the malocclusion of cleidocranial dysplasia – SADJ, June, 2012 
5. Compliance and satisfaction in the orthodontic patient – SADJ, September, 2012
6. Oligodontia – treatment planning of a case – SADJ, October, 2012 
7. Lip tape therapy in patients with a cleft lip - a report on 8 cases - SADJ, March 2014