Established in 1997, NDC of Singapore 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 : 165,234
§ Annual dental procedures total : 157,868
§ Annual day surgeries total : 6,464
(figures as at 31 March 2009)
Staffing
§ Total staff strength 356 including 74 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 (SQC): A total approach in managing people, processes and customers to achieve better business results.
§ People Developer (Dec 2007): For staff training and development.
§ Business Continuity Management System: A strategic crisis and risk management program to ensure continuity of critical business processes.
§ H.E.A.L.T.H. Award (Platinum 2008): For health promotion among staff.