After graduating from the University of Stellenbosch in 1999,  Dr Jean van Lierop spent some time in private practice in the Netherlands and United Kingdom. Since returning to Cape Town, he has achieved his PDD in Aesthetic Dentistry (Cum Laude) and an MSc in Restorative Dentistry at the University of Western Cape. He currently runs a private practice in Cape Town focused on interdisciplinary aesthetic dentistry. He was a visiting lecturer at the University of the Western Cape’s post graduate restorative department and director of bridging programs aimed at equipping  newly qualified dentists with the necessary skills for private practice. He has also completed the advanced course in restorative dentistry with the Academy Rekonstructief Tandheelkunde in the Netherlands, and numerous “train the trainer” programs with the Style Italiano Group.  Dr van Lierop is passionate about modern adhesive techniques in direct restoratives and all porcelain restorations. Using these modern materials in a minimally invasive approach to help restore a patient’s function, health and confidence., This passion has seen him present numerous cases and concepts to local and international colleagues throughout Africa, Europe and the Middle East.