(Singapore, 23 Oct) – Patients who search for a dental surgeon in Singapore find the terms “dental surgeon” and “dentist” used side by side. UDS Dental runs clinics in Yishun and Ang Mo Kio, and its existing services cover general and preventive care, restorative work, aesthetics, orthodontics, oral surgery and children’s dentistry. The clinic has recently added three services: Sleep Dentistry, Laser Dentistry and Self-Ligating Braces. This report on Dental Surgeon Singapore sets out the facts that patients can verify.
Dental Surgeon Singapore Titles Appear Side by Side on Clinic Websites
Clinic websites and signboards in Singapore use both “dental surgeon” and “dentist” to describe dental practitioners. In everyday use, the two terms overlap. Neither term alone shows specialist status. Therefore, UDS Dental points patients to registration details when they want to confirm who will treat them.
UDS Dental Lists Its Services in Nine Areas
UDS Dental groups its services into six existing areas and three new ones. The registered dentist examines each patient before treatment.
| Category | Services | Status |
|---|---|---|
| General and preventive | Check-ups, scaling and polishing, fillings, oral health education | Existing |
| Restorative | Root canal treatment, crowns and bridges, dentures, extractions | Existing |
| Aesthetic | Teeth whitening, ceramic veneers | Existing |
| Orthodontics | Invisalign, traditional braces | Existing |
| Oral surgery | Wisdom tooth removal, dental implants | Existing |
| Children’s dentistry | Check-ups and preventive care | Existing |
| Sleep Dentistry | Bruxism, jaw discomfort, snoring-related assessment, night guard, Botox option | New |
| Laser Dentistry | Laser whitening, gum contouring, mouth ulcer treatment | New |
| Self-Ligating Braces | Pitts 21 and Damon systems | New |
SDC Registration Lets Patients Verify an SDC Registered Dental Surgeon
The Singapore Dental Council (SDC) keeps the official register of dentists, and the public can search it at sdc.gov.sg. UDS Dental states that its practising dentists are registered with the SDC. The Ministry of Health regulates the clinic. Registration shows that a dentist may practise in Singapore, and it does not promise a treatment result.
Pro Tip: Before booking, ask for the treating dentist’s full name and check the SDC register rather than relying on a clinic title alone. Request a written treatment estimate and confirm any subsidy eligibility directly with the clinic.
Surgery at a Dental Surgeon Singapore Clinic Begins With an Examination
Oral surgery at UDS Dental covers wisdom tooth removal and dental implants. The dentist examines the mouth and, where appropriate, takes a digital X-ray before explaining the options. Recovery and results differ from person to person, so the clinic cannot promise a specific outcome. MediSave may apply to qualifying surgical procedures, and the clinic confirms eligibility after the assessment.
Dental Surgeon Services Singapore: New Services Follow an Assessment-Led Pattern
Each of the three new services starts with an examination by a registered dentist. Sleep Dentistry covers bruxism, jaw discomfort, snoring-related assessment, a night guard and a Botox option, and the dentist considers Botox only after assessment. Laser Dentistry covers laser whitening, gum contouring and mouth ulcer treatment, and gums must be healthy before contouring. Self-Ligating Braces use a built-in clip instead of elastic bands, and the clinic offers the Pitts 21 and Damon systems. Invisalign and traditional braces remain available.
Clinic Locations, Hours and Cost Estimates for Dental Surgeon Singapore Visits
UDS Dental operates the Yishun clinic at Blk 769 Yishun Avenue 3, #01-281, Singapore 760769, and the Ang Mo Kio clinic at Blk 233 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, #01-1178, Singapore 560233. Registration takes about 2 to 5 minutes, and the whole visit takes about 30 to 45 minutes. The clinic gives a written cost estimate before treatment, and the final fee may change with clinical findings. Accepted payment methods are cash, credit card, Nets and PayNow. Accepted subsidies are CHAS Blue and Orange, Pioneer Generation, Merdeka Generation, MediSave and Flexi-MediSave.
About UDS Dental, Questions Readers Ask Most
What is a dental surgeon?
A dental surgeon is a dental practitioner, and the term overlaps with “dentist” in everyday use. At UDS Dental, registered dentists examine and treat patients at the Yishun and Ang Mo Kio clinics.
Is a dental surgeon the same as a dentist in Singapore?
In everyday use, the two terms overlap. Neither term alone shows specialist status. The SDC register at sdc.gov.sg confirms whether a dentist is registered.
How can readers check dental surgeon qualifications in Singapore?
Readers search the SDC register at sdc.gov.sg for the dentist’s name, and they can ask the clinic about training and experience when they book.
Which services has UDS Dental added recently?
UDS Dental has added Sleep Dentistry, Laser Dentistry and Self-Ligating Braces.
Contact UDS Dental
UDS Dental takes bookings for the Yishun and Ang Mo Kio clinics by phone at +65 6758 5222, by WhatsApp at +65 8040 4340 and by email at uds@uds.sg. The clinic’s website is uds.sg. The report on Dental Surgeon Singapore shows that registration checks are public and that every service starts with an examination.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Phone | +65 6758 5222 |
| +65 8040 4340 | |
| uds@uds.sg | |
| Website | uds.sg |
| Yishun clinic | Blk 769 Yishun Avenue 3, #01-281, Singapore 760769 |
| Ang Mo Kio clinic | Blk 233 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, #01-1178, Singapore 560233 |
| Hours | Mon–Thu 9:30am–12:30pm, 1:45pm–5:00pm, 6:00pm–9:00pm; Fri–Sun 9:30am–12:30pm, 1:45pm–5:00pm; Public holidays 9:30am–12:30pm |
This article offers general information and does not replace professional dental advice. Individual results vary, and a specific outcome cannot be promised.
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