Dentists/Dentistry

‘Dress like dentistry students’: South Korean university’s dress code sparks backlash

The dress code bans short skirts, shorts and slippers, and require socks that cover the ankles.

S’pore general dentists split over new guidelines for wisdom tooth surgery

Some general dental practitioners are unhappy about a new competency framework introducing training in wisdom tooth surgery.

Forum: Singapore’s dentists tackling antimicrobial resistance proactively

Forum: Strengthening dental patient safety through competency-based practice

Dentists in S’pore lack awareness on prescribing antibiotics: NUS study

Charlene Goh, director of the Discipline of Primary Dental Care & Population Oral Health, is one of the researchers behind the study.

Forum: Framework for dental patient safety should enable, not limit, professional development

How a dentist tried to hide $765,000 in income from IRAS

A dentist thought he could pay less taxes if his salary earned from a clinic was paid into his private company.

Out of line? EU probes Invisalign dental braces maker for antitrust breach

FILE PHOTO: A European Union flag flutters outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium Februrary 26, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman//File Photo

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.

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