PROF HALY HOLMES
PERIODONTIST
BCHD, MSC, MCHD
Prof Haly’s journey in periodontology is rooted in her academic and clinical experiences. She earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BChD) from the University of the Western Cape, where she excelled and received multiple awards. Her early career combined teaching, private practice, and research, culminating in a Masters and later a MChD in Oral Medicine and Periodontology.
Currently, Prof Holmes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology at the University of the Western Cape. She leads numerous research initiatives, including establishing an oral medicine registry and a saliva biorepository, focusing on oral soft tissue pathologies and HPV-related oral cancer.
Her dedication to research is matched by her commitment to education, having supervised many postgraduate students and contributed significantly to the field through her involvement in various professional committees and workshops.
Prof Holmes is passionate about integrating research into clinical practice, ensuring that advancements in understanding and treating oral diseases directly benefit patients.
“I am dedicated to advancing the field of periodontology through research and education, focusing on improving the diagnosis, management, and understanding of oral diseases.”
PROCEDURES
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Oral Medicine
and Pathology
Focuses on the early detection, diagnosis, and management of oral soft tissue pathologies, including the impact of systemic diseases on oral health.
Periodontal
Therapy
Specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of gum diseases, employing both surgical and non-surgical interventions.
Research and
Education
Leads extensive research projects on oral health, supervises postgraduate students, and integrates evidence-based practices into dental education.
Saliva Biochemistry and
OMIC Signatures
Investigates the potential role of salivary biochemistry and OMIC signatures (genomics, lipidomics, proteomics) in understanding and diagnosing oral diseases.
Oral Cancer
Screening
Conducts thorough examinations to detect early signs of HPV-related and other oral cancers, contributing to diagnostic guidelines and disease surveillance.
Interdisciplinary
Care
Collaborates with various healthcare professionals to improve oral health care in patients with complex medical conditions, enhancing their overall quality of life.
PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATION
1999
Bachelor of
Dental Surgery,
(BChD)
Completed Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of the Western Cape, receiving awards for best overall final year dental student and conservative dentistry.
2004
Master of Science, (MSc) (Oral Medicine and Periodontology)
Completed MSc from the University of the Western Cape, focusing on oral medicine and periodontology.
2009
Master of Dentistry, (MChD) (Oral Medicine and Periodontology)
Earned MChD from the University of the Western Cape, specialising in oral medicine and periodontology.
2021
Associate Professor in Oral Medicine and Periodontology
Leading research projects and teaching in the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of the Western Cape.
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