Education | National Dental Centre Singapore

Our Vision

Aiming to become a premium centre for dental education by leading with clinical excellence, innovation and compassion through advancing oral healthcare.

Our Mission

We aim to nurture and inspire our local dental fraternity and beyond through:

Comprehensive, evidence-based education and specialist training rooted in clinical excellence and ethical practice
Collaborative learning environment that promotes interprofessional team work and patient-centred care
Commitment to continuous professional development to keep abreast with evolving science, technology, and population needs

Dentists

As a national specialty centre for dentistry, we train dental specialists, radiographers, oral hygiene therapists, dental technicians and dental surgery assistants.

Calendar of Events

Education events.

“Dentistry as a Future Career” – NDCS Open House for JC Students

The NDCS Open House is designed for Junior College students interested in pursuing a dentistry degree.

Ancillary & Allied Health Professionals

Find out more about the available Ancillary & Allied Health Education programmes.

Dental Undergraduates

NDCS offers undergraduate dental students the opportunity to apply for a clinical attachment programme.

Education News

Patient Care 96.3好FM All About Health – Dr Yang Jingrong (Effects of smoking and vaping on Oral Health) 96.3好FM All About Health – Dr Yang Jingrong (Effects of smoking and vaping on Oral Health)

29 Aug 2025 Read Story

Patient Care More support for special needs patients as Singapore recognises special care dentistry The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that the Dental Specialists Accreditation Board (DSAB) will recognise special care dentistry as the eighth dental speciality, joining others such as oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics and paediatric dentistry.

16 Aug 2025 | The Straits Times Read Story

Patient Care Is My Toothpaste Worth the Price? CNA's Talking Point interviewed Dr Shaun Tan, Associate Consultant, Prosthodontics Unit, Department of Restorative Dentistry for an episode titled, “Is My Toothpaste Worth the Price?”

Education & Training

Education News