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Dentists/Dentistry

Forum: Oral health is a cornerstone of healthy ageing

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

Countries agree to end use of mercury in tooth fillings by 2034

The photo shows a tooth with a mercury filling.
The photo shows a tooth with a mercury filling.

Underbites and overbites: When a misaligned jaw affects more than your smile

Triumphant return of ‘tinsel teeth’: Metal braces are cool again with US teens and tweens

the number of people being treated with metal braces is on the rise (77 per cent in 2024 from 75 per cent in 2022).
the number of people being treated with metal braces is on the rise (77 per cent in 2024 from 75 per cent in 2022).

Forum: Collaboration key for fairer system of dental subsidies, fee benchmarks

Chas dental clinics to display fee benchmarks, provide higher subsidies from Oct 1

Higher subsidies for dental procedures will be implemented from Oct 1, 2025 at Community Health Assist Scheme (Chas) dental clinics.
Higher subsidies for dental procedures will be implemented from Oct 1, 2025 at Community Health Assist Scheme (Chas) dental clinics.

More support for special needs patients as Singapore recognises special care dentistry

Cerebral palsy patient Hillary Chua with her mother Cindy Wong and Dr Tay Chong Meng, division head of advanced general dental practice at the National University Centre for Oral Health Singapore.
Cerebral palsy patient Hillary Chua with her mother Cindy Wong and Dr Tay Chong Meng, division head of advanced general dental practice at the National University Centre for Oral Health Singapore.

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