As Singapore’s first dental clinician to receive the National Medical Research Council’s Clinician Scientist Award – Investigator Category, Dr Yu Na is no stranger to further research in dentistry. Dental Asia spoke with the senior dental surgeon and clinician-scientist at National Dental Centre Singapore, on her experience and expertise...
Fiji, an archipelago in the Oceania region in the southern Pacific Ocean, is known for its 333 islands, white sand beaches and year-round tropical warmth. With the pandemic affecting the oral health of its population, this Pacific Island nation continues to smile through the rough times thanks to Dr...
Hailing from an archipelagic country in South East Asia, Dr Jose Angelo Militante, president of the Philippine Dental Association, shares how his vision led the organisation in rising above the challenges of the pandemic and how it continues to do so.Dr Jose Angelo Militante is the current president of...
Oracare Group is one of the largest dental groups in South East Asia, operating over 40 clinics across Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. Mr Leon Luia, the Group’s chief executive officer, and Mr Andy Cropp, chief financial officer, share the secret behind this success and how the company secures their...
With the recent success of DS World 2021, Dentsply Sirona has once again secured their foothold as one of the leading dental companies around the globe. Dr Terri Dolan, the company’s chief clinical officer, talks about the latest ground-breaking technology from Dentsply Sirona and how the team continuously supports...
In this digital era, technology and enhanced patient experience often go hand in hand. From contactless payment to fast and efficient dental treatments, the possibilities are endless. For practitioners like Dr Yang Xiao, he beams with optimism as he explores the potentials of digital dentistry.Influenced by his father, an...
Dr Otani Kazunori, a prosthodontist and director of Otani Dental Clinic, has more than two decades of dental practice. Passionate in restoring and maintaining oral function, he shares a glimpse of his career and what dental professionals can expect from his lecture in the upcoming Fifth International Dental Symposium...
Now that the dental field is going through fundamental changes — coming from analogue and moving towards digital workflows — Mr Stef Vanneste shares 3D Systems’ role in revolutionising the industry with their wide range of trusted and reliable digital solutions.In driving new levels of speed, productivity, efficiency, and...
The world is changing faster than ever. With the latest trends and technology in orthodontics, it is paramount for dental practitioners to stay ahead of the curve. In this regard, Dr Seojung Park from South Korea shares her journey in digital orthodontics and how it drastically improved her practice.Dr...
Dr Suchada Kongkiatkamon, assistant director of Dental Wellness Clinic at BDMS Wellness Clinic in Thailand, specialises in cosmetic dentistry and digital treatment planning. She is one of the many modern-day dentists who is experiencing the full benefits of digital dentistry, and remains confident in providing precise and efficient treatments...
