Established in 1997, NDC is part of the SingHealth cluster network of 4 hospitals, 5 specialist centres and 8 polyclinics. It is the main referral centre for patients needing specialist oral healthcare in Singapore.

Operations

§         Annual attendances total : 165,755

§         Annual dental procedures total : 172, 960

§         Annual day surgeries total : 6,726

(figures as at 31 March 2005)

Staffing

§         Total staff strength 277 including 150 doctors

Facilities

§         92 dental operatories and 6 operating theatre suites

§         Excellent teaching and training auditorium and rooms

§         Centrally located with good public transport accessibility

Training

§         Offers over 150 hours of continuing professional education annually

§         Residency programmes in 5 specialties

§        Auxiliary training courses for dental assistants and technicians

Marks of Distinction

§         Singapore Quality Class (Sep 2004)

§         People Developer (June 2004, 2002) for staff training and development

§         ISO 9001 (March 2004) certified for Radiography, Dental Laboratory and Central Sterile Supplies Services

§         ISO 14000 (June 2004) certified for Environmental Management processes

§         Family Friendly Firm (May 2004) certified for pro-family practices and policies

§        H.E.A.L.T.H. Award (2003, 2002, 2001, 2000) for health promotion among staff