National University Centre for Oral Health, Singapore

27/08/2025

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝟓 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞!

More than half of our kids have tooth decay by age 7.
And 9 in 10 adults? Gum disease - from mild to severe.

20/08/2025

Behind every smile is a story - and Hillary Chua’s is one of resilience, love, and progress. Born with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, even basic dental care was once a challenge. But with the recognition of special care dentistry as Singapore’s eighth dental specialty, patients like Hillary now have access to compassionate and tailored care.

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The Dental Specialists Accreditation Board now recognises special care dentistry as the eighth dental speciality. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

13/08/2025

𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬? 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐠𝐮𝐦 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 - 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬?

In this episode of Talking Point, Steven Chia uncovers the truth behind your toothpaste with insights from Prof Fu Jiahui, Consultant, Division of Periodontics and Associate Professor from NUS Faculty of Dentistry.

📺Tune in and find out if you’re brushing up on the right info!

With shelves packed full of toothpaste options, for whitening, gum health, enamel protection, sensitivity, or even all-natural formulas — how do you know whi...

09/08/2025

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞!

From all of us at NUCOHS, we are celebrating with pride, joy, and a special tribute - a song performed by our talented clinicians! 🎶

Let’s continue to build a healthier nation, one smile at a time. Here's to unity, resilience, and smiling stronger together! 😄🦷

07/08/2025

Think sugar’s the only villain for your teeth? Think again!

Dr Wendy Wang from NUCOHS reveals how acidic drinks like fruit juice and sugar-free sodas can quietly wear down your enamel. Learn the early warning signs and simple daily habits to keep your smile strong. 🦷✨

🔗 https://www.nucohs.com.sg/docs/default-source/newsroom-document/nuhs/2025/08-aug/sm-hidden-crisis-healthy-diet-may-harm-teeth.pdf?sfvrsn=d1f1bab0_1

31/07/2025

Today we celebrate the only four nurses at NUCOHS. Your strength, kindness, and unwavering commitment keep us going. From all of us, here's a little gesture to say thank you. 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬’ 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 💐

30/07/2025

Only four nurses at NUCOHS. Countless moments of care.

More than tending to teeth, our nurses champion comfort, calm, and compassion in every visit.

Their quiet strength helps create brighter outcomes every single day. 💙
We’re putting together a small gesture to say thank you - stay tuned!

29/07/2025

Dental care can be calm and comforting - for everyone.

Especially for those who need a little extra care, kindness makes all the difference. 💫
Every smile deserves compassion.

25/07/2025

It’s Friday, and we’re busting myths! 🦷

Let’s talk disability and dental care - because every smile deserves attention, understanding, and compassion. Join us in breaking down the barriers.

15/07/2025

𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐲𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 - 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.

Inclusive practices, thoughtful techniques, and empowering habits make oral care possible for everyone - across all ages, abilities, and life stages. Together, let’s build a future where every smile is supported with confidence and care. 🦷✨

05/07/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝.

Dr Tay Chong Meng, Head of the Division of Advanced General Dentistry, emphasised how specialised training empowers clinicians to provide more effective care for patients with complex needs.

Meanwhile, Dr Tan Mei Na, Head of NUCOHS Dental Clinic @ AH and President of the Special Care Dentistry Association (Singapore), noted the growing interest in the field and the optimism it brings for a more equitable healthcare system.

📒👉https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20250703-7045715

卫生部宣布，从即日起，牙科专科认证委员会认可特殊护理牙科为专科，让更多有复杂牙科护理和治疗需求的年长患者和特需患者，能有更合适且安全的牙科服务。