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Dr Leande Kotze Periodontist and Oral Medicine Specialist

Patient anxiety lives in the gap between referral and first visit. This is exactly what happens at a first consultation ...
14/10/2026

Patient anxiety lives in the gap between referral and first visit. This is exactly what happens at a first consultation with Dr Kotze — save it for the person in your life who has an appointment coming. If you have not booked yet: 078 972 2702, or WhatsApp on the same number.

Two weeks. That is the line. Most ulcers heal on their own well within that. The ones that do not are the ones I want to...
10/10/2026

Two weeks. That is the line. Most ulcers heal on their own well within that. The ones that do not are the ones I want to see.

Dr Leande Kotze completed the four-year full-time MChD specialist programme in Periodontics and Oral Medicine, and has p...
07/10/2026

Dr Leande Kotze completed the four-year full-time MChD specialist programme in Periodontics and Oral Medicine, and has practised in Pretoria for years. Many of her cases arrive on referral from general dentists; some come from GPs or other specialists who have spotted something on the mucosa they want a second opinion on. What you can expect from her: a thorough consultation, plain language, a clear written treatment plan, and complete coordination with the dentist who sent you — so nothing falls through the cracks of communication. To book: 078 972 2702, or WhatsApp on the same number.

Bleeding gums are common. They are also not normal. The difference between the two matters.If yours bleed in a way you c...
04/10/2026

Bleeding gums are common. They are also not normal. The difference between the two matters.

If yours bleed in a way you cannot account for, save this and bring it up at your next dental check-up.

Blignaut · Kotze is a specialist periodontics and oral medicine practice in Pretoria East. Most patients sent to a speci...
06/09/2026

Blignaut · Kotze is a specialist periodontics and oral medicine practice in Pretoria East. Most patients sent to a specialist need help across that full surface — and having both specialties in one set of trained hands means a single referral, a single consultation where possible, and a single written report back to your dentist.

If your dentist has referred you: the first appointment is 45 to 60 minutes, everything is explained in plain language, and you leave with a written treatment plan.

To book a consultation or ask a question, call 078 972 2702 or message us on WhatsApp. We answer within one working day.

Meet Dr Leande Kotze — specialist in periodontics and oral medicine, Pretoria. Her work covers the gums and the bone ar...
02/09/2026

Meet Dr Leande Kotze — specialist in periodontics and oral medicine, Pretoria. Her work covers the gums and the bone around the teeth — gum disease, recession, dental implants, periodontal surgery — and the soft tissues of the mouth: ulcers that will not heal, white or red patches, biopsies. One specialist, the full scope, at Blignaut · Kotze in Pretoria East. If your dentist has referred you: expect a thorough first consultation of about 45 minutes, a plain-language explanation of what she finds, and a written treatment plan you take home. Save this if you have a referral coming, or send it to someone whose dentist has mentioned a specialist visit.

A website built for the questions patients actually ask. Blignaut · Kotze is live — the specialist periodontics and oral...
02/09/2026

A website built for the questions patients actually ask. Blignaut · Kotze is live — the specialist periodontics and oral medicine practice of Dr Christa Blignaut and Dr Leande Kotze in Pretoria East. Why you were referred, what the first visit involves, what recovery really feels like, and the post-operative instructions to keep on your phone. All of it in plain language, none of it behind a phone call. Save this, or send it to someone whose dentist has mentioned a specialist. Link in bio.

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30/03/2026

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13/10/2025

🦷 New Study Finds Oral Bacteria Inside Heart Arteries — Suggesting a Direct Link Between Dental Biofilm and Heart Attacks 🦠🫀

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (August 2025) has identified DNA from oral bacteria—specifically Viridans streptococci—within nearly half of examined coronary artery plaques. Researchers analyzed arterial samples from patients who had suffered heart attacks and discovered that these bacteria were organized as biofilms, not free-floating cells.

Biofilms are dense bacterial communities encased in a protective matrix. Once formed, they can evade immune defenses and persist for long periods. The study suggests that when these biofilms are disturbed, they may trigger localized inflammation and plaque rupture, both critical events that can lead to myocardial infarction.

This research strengthens the growing evidence that poor oral hygiene and untreated gum infections may have systemic consequences far beyond the mouth. While a direct cause-and-effect pathway is still being studied, the findings highlight how oral microorganisms can infiltrate the bloodstream and integrate into vascular tissues—potentially linking chronic dental biofilm with cardiovascular disease progression.

The study underscores an emerging scientific perspective: the mouth may serve as an entry point for bacteria involved in heart pathology, redefining how both dental and cardiovascular health should be understood in the context of whole-body disease prevention.

🔬Sources:
Karhunen PJ, Pessi T, Karhunen V, et al. Viridans Streptococcal Biofilm Evades Immune Detection and Contributes to Inflammation and Rupture of Atherosclerotic Plaques. Journal of the American Heart Association. 2025

A look into the practice!
27/01/2025

A look into the practice!

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