Research & Innovation | National Dental Centre Singapore

NDRIS

The National Dental Research Institute Singapore seeks to develop novel effective therapies for common chronic diseases, leverage technology to increase efficiency and introduce new care models to improve health in the community.

Singapore Oral Population Health Initiative (SOPI)

SOPI brings together a multidisciplinary team of scientists, clinicians, economists and social scientists with the goal of achieving optimal oral health for all.

Our Achievements & Innovations

View our Reseach Publications and information on grants we have received.

For enquiries on NDRIS reach out to our team.

Singapore Oro-Facial Initiative (SOFI)

SOFI is a tripartite collaboration among academic, clinical and industry partners to drive the development, translation and commercialisation of oro-facial innovations.

Singapore Oral Multiomics Initiative (SOMI)

SOMI is an integrated research platform focusing on studies exploring the oral microbiome, oral biofilms, genetics and salivary biomarkers to understand the burden of oral diseases and to untangle the increasingly complex oral-systemic associations.

GLOBICS – Global Consortium of Oral Health Birth Cohort Studies

GLOBICS is a growing Singapore based organisation with several oral health birth cohort studies (OHBCS) from around the world.

Our Research Team

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SingHealth Research

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Recent News

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.

23 Oct 2025 Read Story

Patient Care New mobile dental clinic to serve more than 1,900 seniors NDCS launched a mobile dental clinic that provides dental screenings, basic treatments like extractions and x-rays, features wheelchair access and caters to seniors with limited mobility.

26 Sep 2025 | The Straits Times Read Story

Patient Care Mobile Dental Clinic to Serve Nearly 2,000 Seniors in Nursing Homes Over Next Three Years The NDCS Mobile Dental Clinic will serve nearly 2,000 seniors in nursing homes over the next three years.

26 Sep 2025 Read Story

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