Education | National Dental Centre Singapore

Our Vision

Aiming to become a premium centre for dental education by leading with clinical excellence, innovation and compassion through advancing oral healthcare.

Our Mission

We aim to nurture and inspire our local dental fraternity and beyond through:

Comprehensive, evidence-based education and specialist training rooted in clinical excellence and ethical practice
Collaborative learning environment that promotes interprofessional team work and patient-centred care
Commitment to continuous professional development to keep abreast with evolving science, technology, and population needs

Dentists

As a national specialty centre for dentistry, we train dental specialists, radiographers, oral hygiene therapists, dental technicians and dental surgery assistants.

Calendar of Events

Education events.

“Dentistry as a Future Career” – NDCS Open House for JC Students

The NDCS Open House is designed for Junior College students interested in pursuing a dentistry degree.

Ancillary & Allied Health Professionals

Find out more about the available Ancillary & Allied Health Education programmes.

Dental Undergraduates

NDCS offers undergraduate dental students the opportunity to apply for a clinical attachment programme.

Education News

Study uncovers the mechanisms behind tumour suppressor BAP1 protein, highlighting new treatment strategies for aggressive cancers

Research Study uncovers the mechanisms behind tumour suppressor BAP1 protein, highlighting new treatment strategies for aggressive cancers A team of scientists led by the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) and Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS) has found a new approach for treating some of the world's most aggressive cancers associated with BAP1 mutations.

02 Apr 2026 Read Story

Patient Care Veteran medical social worker Gilbert Fan dies at 67 Veteran medical social worker Gilbert Fan, who served twice as the president of the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW), died on March 31 after a battle with colorectal cancer. He was 67 years old.

02 Apr 2026 | The Straits Times Read Story

Patient Care ‘One in a million’ salivary gland cancer took away her sense of taste For over 10 years, Madam Jumidah has been undergoing treatment for a rare cancer of the salivary glands. She is now unable to taste flavours in food.

Education & Training

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