World Oral Health Day is an annual celebration to recognise the importance of good oral health, unite to reduce the burden of oral diseases which affects individuals, health systems and economies everywhere.
In celebration of World Oral Health Day, National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS) organises a public forum annually to raise oral health awareness amongst Singaporeans. With a variety of topics suitable for all age groups, the theme for the 2023 World Oral Health Day Public Forum is Journey to a Healthy and Happy Smile.
Date
| 18 March 2023, Saturday
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Time
| 1pm to 5pm
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Location
| NTUC Business Centre
One Marina Boulevard
Level 7, Stephen Riady Auditorium
Singapore 018989
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Why Register
| - Informative session on common dental conditions
- Goodie bags worth > $100
- Attractive prizes for quizes and games (first prize worth > $500)
- Family-friendly event (free for children 12 years and below)
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Ticket Prices
| Click Here to Register!
$3 Early Bird (before 15 Jan 2023)
$5 Standard (15 Jan 2023 and thereafter)
(Free admission for children 12 years old and below, registration is required.)
- Registration closes on Saturday, 11 March 2023.
- Slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, upon receipt of payment.
- Registration fee is non-refundable.
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1. The Implant Issue: Should I Get One and How Do I Look After It?
Dr Shaun Tan - Registrar, Department of Restorative Dentistry, ProsthodonticsDr John Tay - Registrar, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Periodontics
Missing teeth can often result in discomfort and an inability to chew. Dental implants are often recommended as an option to replace missing teeth. Are dental implants the best option for you?
What is involved during dental implant therapy? What are the immediate, and long term risks involved and how can we minimise them?
2. Traumatic Injuries to Teeth: How Not to Add Insult to InjuryDr Chew Huimin - Associate Consultant, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics
Dr Doris Chua - Registrar, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Paedodontics
Injury to the teeth and mouth can be a traumatising episode. Most dental trauma are preventable. How can you prevent yourself and your loved ones from going through dental trauma? Do you know what to do if you sustain an injury to your teeth? Prompt treatment can make all the difference between saving or losing your tooth.
3. Braces or Corrective Jaw Surgery: Let's Straighten Out the Facts
Dr Tan Mei Hui - Consultant, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr Arella Chen - Associate Consultant, Department of Orthodontics
Dissatisfied with the way your teeth and jaw shape look? Find our how braces and corrective jaw surgery can help improve your aesthetics and function .
4. What's That in My Mouth? Should i Be Worried?
Dr Chelsia Sim - Senior Consultant, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Abnormalities can occur in the mouth. Some are harmless, but others can be serious and require immediate attention. Find out what these conditions are and tips on how you can detect them yourself.
To register, please click here.
For enquiries, email us at events@ndcs.com.sg.
