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Dentists/Dentistry

Forum: Prevention is one of the best ways to reduce cost burden of dental disease

A cavity doesn’t always need a filling

A dentist’s prognosis is not always the final word. Training, personal philosophy and economics can all play a role.
A dentist’s prognosis is not always the final word. Training, personal philosophy and economics can all play a role.

‘Living’ lab models by NUS Dentistry team could make developing medical treatments safer, faster

Associate Professor Vinicius Rosa, NUS Faculty of Dentistry, using a light source to shine at the hydrogel at his lab in the National University Centre For Oral Health Singapore on April 30, 2026.
Associate Professor Vinicius Rosa, NUS Faculty of Dentistry, using a light source to shine at the hydrogel at his lab in the National University Centre For Oral Health Singapore on April 30, 2026.

Polyclinic identifies oral frailty as early warning sign of physical decline, aims to prevent falls

Mr Thung Joo Seng having his stitches removed after a front tooth extraction at the dental clinic in NHG Serangoon Polyclinic on April 14.
Mr Thung Joo Seng having his stitches removed after a front tooth extraction at the dental clinic in NHG Serangoon Polyclinic on April 14.

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

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