Dentists/Dentistry

Tele-dentistry programme helps kids from lower-income families improve oral health

(From left) A/Prof Catherine Hong, Vice Dean (Research, Innovation and Enterprise), NUS Dentistry and Senior Consultant, Division of Paediatric Dentistry, NUCOHS, Mdm Peggy Tan and her granddaughter Rhianne Lee, HEADS-UPP tele-dentistry programme participant, Dr Ishreen Dhillon, Associate Consultant, Division of Paediatric Dentistry, NUCOHS and Academic Fellow, NUS Dentistry, Adj A/Prof Chong Shang Chee, Head of Division and Senior Consultant, Division of Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics, Department of Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat-National University Children's Medical Institute, NUH, and programme lead of HEADS-UPP pictured April 22, 2026.

About 20 cases of illegal dental practice probed in Singapore between 2021 and 2025

Singapore imposes a comprehensive regulatory framework and also has strong enforcement, which helped to ensure safe and good dental care for patients.

Cracked teeth: How hard foods and teeth grinding can take a toll on your smile

One of the first symptoms of cracked teeth is pain when eating hot or cold food and drinks.

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Coffee, tea or something else? The hidden culprits behind your yellowing teeth

Couple brushing teeth

Over 20 doctors and dentists caught practising without valid credentials between 2023 and 2025

The Health Ministry has issued warnings to doctors and dentists who were caught practising without valid credentials.

A winning smile: Malaysian man shows off record-setting 42 teeth in viral TikTok video

Engineer Prathab Muniandy said he first noticed that he had more teeth than average during a family gathering 2021.

Singapore to limit mercury use in tooth fillings despite WHO call for phase-out by 2034

Dentists in Singapore still use mercury as tooth filling judiciously as some cases still need amalgam

Rethinking teeth: Are dental trends driving Singaporeans’ pursuit of ‘perfect’ smiles?

Dental aesthetics have moved out of the clinic and into everyday beauty routines - even more so in the new year, as people pay closer attention to their smiles as part of their annual ritual of resets.

Forum: Oral health is a cornerstone of healthy ageing

Forum: Grassroots-level interventions needed to educate seniors on dental health

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