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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 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.

17 Jul 2025 | Channel 8 News Online Read Story

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