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 The Dentist Who Restores Confidence One Lifelike Prosthetic Eye at a Time Cl A/Prof Teoh Khim Hean – Senior Consultant, Prosthodontics, Department of Restorative Dentistry was featured by The Straits Times for his expertise in handcrafting eye prosthetics and how it restores patients' appearances and confidence.

19 Nov 2025 | The Straits Times Read Story

Patient Care The Strong Connection Between Periodontitis and Diabetes A large study led by researchers from the National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS) on the strong connection between gum disease and diabetes, found that routine dental visits could play a crucial role in identifying undiagnosed diabetes and prediabetes, particularly in Asian populations.

17 Nov 2025 Read Story

Patient Care 96.3好FM All About Health - Dr Chelsia Sim Dr Chelsia Sim – Senior Consultant, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery was a guest on 96.3好FM’s - All About Health segment where she shared with listeners on the topic of Oral Cancer.

Education & Training

Education News