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 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?”

04 Aug 2025 Read Story

Patient Care 非眼科医生却精于义眼制作本地牙医助千名失明者重拾尊严 - Local dentist has helped about a thousand blind patients regain their dignity Dr Teoh Khim Hean, Clinical Associate Professor at the National Dental Centre Singapore, has been creating customised prosthetic eyes for blind patients for the past 22 years, helping approximately 1,000 patients regain their dignity.

Education & Training

Education News