17/03/2026
After 42 incredible years in dentistry, and 33 years devoted to Harpenden and St Albans Orthodontics, the time has come for Pieter to begin his well-deserved retirement.
It’s hard to put into words what this truly means for all of us.
Pieter isn’t just a colleague, he is part of the heart of this practice. For so many of us, he has been a mentor, a teacher, and a constant source of calm, kindness and quiet wisdom. There are countless moments where his guidance, patience and experience have shaped not only the way we work, but who we are as a team. He has changed thousands of smiles over the years, but his impact goes so much further than that. He has built trust with generations of families, supported and developed so many of us in our careers, and created a standard of care that we will always strive to live up to. The legacy Pieter leaves behind isn’t just in the patients he’s treated, it’s in the people he’s inspired, the values he’s instilled, and the culture he’s helped to create. There will be a space here that simply can’t be filled, and he will be deeply, deeply missed by us all. Pieter, thank you for everything, for your dedication, your generosity with your knowledge, your kindness, and your unwavering commitment over so many years. It has truly been a privilege to work alongside you.
You will always be part of Harpenden Orthodontics 🤍
Wishing you the happiest, most relaxing retirement,you deserve every moment of it.
