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Expert Opinions in the Media

Our specialists share their expert opinions over the media with the goal of improving your understanding of various oral health issues. See some of them here. For full story, click on the article titles.

January 2012	Megawatt Smile Check out the four tips you need to keep your grin white and bright as shared by Dr Christina Sim, among other healthcare experts.
Jan/Feb 2012	Sweet Suffering Sink your teeth into this article with Dr Christina Sim, Senior Consultant, Department of Restorative Dentistry, before you take your next festive bite.
Oct - Dec 2011	Come on, Give Us a Smile! Dr Teoh Khim Hean, Senior Consultant, Department of Restorative Dentistry shares that with proper dental care, there is every reason to show your pearly whites when the occasion calls for it.
Nov/Dec 2011	Wait Till Morning Dr Lai Juen Bin, Associate Consultant, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, explains dental emergency situations.
Jul/Aug 2011	Root Cause Dr Chan Feng Yi, Senior Registrar of the Department of Orthodontics, and her team took the initiatve to cut down the waiting time for patients with braces.
April 2011	NDC - Joined By The Challenge (me+SH Magazine) Dr Ken Tan, Chairman of the Accreditation Steering Committee, and all the staff of NDC celebrate the successful attempt Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation.
26 March 2011	Electronic Dental Record System Cuts Down Waiting (The Straits Times, Home) Dr Koh Chu Guan, Chairman of the EDR steering committee, shares how Electronic Dental Records (EDR) will enhance patient care at NDC.
March 2011	Shape-Shifters (Women's Weekly Magazine) Minor corrections to your teeth alignment can change your facial profile and give you more feminine appeal and fuller lips. Dr Christina Sim, explains how.
17 Oct 2010	Go Ahead and Gargle (The Sunday Times, Life) Using a mouthwash can prevent cavities but do not brush off good oral hygiene such as flossing. Dr Marianne Ong, among other oral healthcare experts, gives you an inside look into the importance of a complete oral hygiene routine.
1 Aug 2010	Grin and Wear It (The Sunday Times, Life) It is never too late to get a set of straight pearly whites as more adults are going for less visible dental braces. Orthodontists like Dr Boey Pui Yunn among others, explains the current trend of braces.
July/Aug 2010	Baby Teeth Do Matter (Singapore Health) Taking your child to the dentist from the age of one, is recommended by the Infant Oral Health Clinic. Dr Tan Wee Kiat shares the importance of you child’s oral care.
1 April 2010	To Extract or Not (The Straits Times, Mind Your Body) A wisdom tooth may need to be removed – even when there are no symptoms. Dr Danny Tan, Consultant with the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at National Dental Centre of Singapore shares his wisdom on this subject.
28 March 2010	The Sweet & Sour Tooth (The Sunday Times, Life) Hot and spicy soup like tom yam goong is a pain for people with sensitive teeth, but there’s a way to savour it without hurting. Dr Tan Wah Ching, Associate Consultant from the Periodontics Unit, explains tooth sensitivity and its prevention.
14 March 2010	The Tooth that Stings (The Sunday Times, Life) Dr Tan Wah Ching, Consultant from the Periodontics Unit, shares his opinion on why drinking wine may be an inconvenience to those with sensitive teeth and the right treatment for it.
December 2009	That Gummy Feeling (Motherhood Magazine) Dr Mervyn Ng, Senior Registrar of the Periodontics Unit and Dr Tan Wee Kiat, Senior Consultant, Paediatric dentist, warn against the dangers of bleeding gums and provide ways to cultivate healthy gums.
6 Aug 2009	Early Dental Decay Now Reversible with New Approach (938LIVE Radio) Dr Christina Sim, Senior Consultant Prosthodontics, talks about dental caries that can plague both adults and children.
7 June 2009	Baby's Dental Care Needs to Start before Their Teeth Grow (Lianhe Wanbao) A healthy set of primary teeth requires dental care at a tender age. Dr Tan Wee Kiat, Senior Consultant, Paediatric dentist, shares ways to care for a baby's milk teeth to prevent tooth decay.
May 2009	Customise Your Smile SHAPE Magazine Everyone, at any age, can achieve a winsome smile. Dr Christina Sim, Senior Consultant Prosthodontics and Dr Ivan Lim, Senior Consultant Orthodontics, provide solutions to various dental woes that most people experience.
14 May 2009	Fixing Jutting Jaws, Weak Jaws (The Straits Times Mind Your Body Supplement) Orthognathic surgery fixes receding chins and disproportionate jaws. Dr Raymond Peck, Senior Consultant, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Dr Poon Choy Yoke, Senior Consultant, Director, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery elaborate more about such surgeries.
2 May 2009	Dental Rehabilitation for Patient with Ambeloblastoma (LianHe WanBao) Dr Raymond Peck, Senior Consultant, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Dr Teoh Khim Hean, Senior Consultant Prosthodontics provide their expert views on Ambeloblastoma, a rare benign tumor. They saw through a case of a 32-year-old woman, Elizabeth, experiencing this maxillofacial problem.
23 April 2009	Singaporeans Don't Care Enough for their Oral Health (LianHe WanBao) Awareness about oral hygiene is on the rise, however Singaporeans don't do enough to maintain their oral health. Dr Tan Wah Ching, Associate Consultant Periodontics, comments on the oral hygiene habits of Singaporean.
12 April 2009	Jaw Disorders (LianHe WanBao) Constant grinding of teeth in the long run can lead to Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD). Dr Chua Ee Kiam, Senior Consultant & Clinical Associate Professor, shares his insights on the medical condition.
April 2009	Wait Before You Brush (SHAPE Magazine) Brushing one's teeth after meals is a good practice. However, Dr Christina Sim, Consultant Prosthodontist, shares that it is not advisable to brush immediately after consuming acidic beverages as such drinks are acidic enough to "dissolve" the enamel surface of your teeth.
2 April 2009	Oral Health Link to Heart Trouble (The Straits Times) Dr Koh Chu Guan, Consultant Periodontist, comments on the ignorance of Singaporeans about dental diseases. A United States research has shown that people with the most germ-infested mouths are most likely to have heart attacks.
5 - 6 Aug 2008	Faster, More Accurate Dental Diagnostics with new Cone Beam CT Scanner and Filmless System (The Straits Times, LianHe ZaoBao, 938Live Radio, Channel News Asia) New technologies in dental diagnostic imaging and delivery systems are set to benefit patients in terms of service efficiency and costs.
July 2008	When Teeth Are Casualties (Absolutely Parents: Kids Health) Dental emergencies and injuries can be avoided if proper precautionary measures are taken. Dr Lui Jeen Nee, Specialist Endodontist shares some tips.
3 June 2008	Take Your Bad Breath Away (TODAY Newspaper) Consuming alcohol and coffee can cause bad breath. Having breakfast, drinking lots of water and eating right can get rid of it. Dr Koh Chu Guan, Consultant Periodontist tells us more.
21 May 2009	No Pain, No Need for Dentist (The Straits Times Mind Your Body Supplement) Dr Koh Chu Guan, Consultant Periodontist tells us how bad breath is often a sign of periodontal (gum) disease and how preventive care and help reverse the problem.
30 March 2008	Say Cheese (The Straits Times) More people are turning to teeth-whitening procedures to achieve the perfect smile. Dr Christina Sim, Senior Consultant, Prosthodontist shares some insights on the trend.
March 2008	Dazzling White (Today's Parents Magazine) Bringing your child to the dentist might be a challenging as they might not know what to expect during the visit. Dr Tan Wee Kiat, Senior Consultant, Paediatric dentist shares how parents can help their little ones ease into the routine of dental visits.
March 2008	Reason to Smile! Braces for Women Over 25 years old (All Woman, Health booklet with Her World Magazine) A woman with a set of straight and beautiful teeth exudes youthfulness, femininity and appears confident and professional at the same time. Dr Poon Kee Hwang, Registrar, Orthodontist tackles the concerns of ladies who yearn straighter teeth including modern alternatives to metal braces and what to look out for before investing in treatment.
11 Feb 2008	Implants & Teeth Whitening (The Medical Touch, Channel News Asia: TV News) Dr Ken Tan & Dr Christina Sim, Consultant and Senior Consultant Prosthodontist share their insights in dental implants and teeth whitening on this health documentary series.
29 Jan 2008	Oral Healthcare for Children (The Breakfast Club, 938LIVE: Radio) Dr Tan Wee Kiat, Senior Consultant, Paediatric Dentist talks about common dental problems such as early childhood decay and proper dental care for children.
15 Jan 2008	Cracking Tooth Implant Myths (Health, TODAY: Newspaper, English & online) Dental implants for replacing missing teeth are gaining popularity. Our experts share their views on what goes into succesful implant therapy.
5 Jan 2008	Research - Tooth Implant Socket Preservation Material (Singapore News, Channel News Asia: TV News) Dr Goh Bee Tin, Consultant Oral Surgeon, comments on how a novel bio-compatible scaffold material which could potentially improve the treatment of pre-implant bone preservation, is being researched on.
January 2008	Getting into the Routine of Toothbrushing for Two Year-Old (Singapore's Women's Weekly, Monthly Magazine) Dr Toh Siew Luan, Registrar, Paediatric dentist shows a concerned parent how she can spark her child's interest in brushing his teeth as well as some dos and don'ts of introducing oral care to young children.
20 Nov 2007	Teeth Whitening (Body & Soul, 938Live: Radio) Dr Christina Sim, Senior Consultant, Prosthodontist, provides more insights into what goes into teeth whitening as well as what you should consider before starting treatment.
September 2007	Teething Story for Babies/Toddlers (MOTHERHOOD Magazine) Dr Toh Siew Luan, Registrar, Paediatric dentist, giving advice on how parents should take care of their babies/toddler's teeth and when a child should first visit a dentist.
18 July 2007	Aesthetic Dental Treatments (Health and You, The Straits Times, Mind Your Body Supplement, Newspaper: English) There is an increasing trend of people visiting dentists to seek a better-looking smile. Yet, the public should be cautioned that aesthetic procedures are not a quick fix. Dr Christina Sim, Consultant Prosthodontist, comments on the issue and what you should consider before committing to treatment.
17 April 2007	Types of Stains that Can Occur on a Child's Teeth (Health, TODAY Newspaper: English) Dr Tan Wee Kiat, Senior Consultant, Paediatric dentist, reponds to a mother's question whose child has repeated occurrence of black stain on her teeth even after prophylaxis.
12 April 2007	Tooth Decay in Young Children (Shin Min Daily, Newspaper: Chinese) Dr Toh Siew Luan, Registrar, Paediatric dentist, provided her expert views on the wrong perceptions parents have on their children's primary teeth. The example of how a 4-year-old girl's teeth were mostly decayed due to wrong eating habits.