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Say aah! Why is Singapore neglecting dental health?
Misplaced priorities? People maintain their cars diligently but skip regular visits to the dentist.
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A survey in 2019 revealed high rates of untreated tooth decay and gum disease among Singaporean adults.
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Teo Yik Ying
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A recent report revealed that half of the children in Singapore experience tooth decay by kindergarten age,
How is it that Singapore, with robust public health programmes targeting conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, struggles with something as fundamental as children’s dental health?
