Contents. 02 / Message from Dean. 04 / Vision & Mission. 06 / Academic Staff. 13 / Highlights of the Year. 15 / Education.

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3 Contents 02 / Message from Dean 04 / Vision & Mission 06 / Academic Staff 13 / Highlights of the Year 15 / Education 22 / Research 24 / Clinical Service 28 / Global Profile 31 / Facts & Figures

4 Message from the Dean This past Academic Year 2007/08 saw the establishment of the National University Health System (NUHS) in January a joint venture between NUS and Ministry of Health Holdings (MOHH). NUHS brings together the Faculty of Dentistry and Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine of NUS with the National University Hospital (NUH), under a common governance. NUHS will have the tri-mission of Excellence in Clinical Care, Translational Research and Education of an Academic Health Centre. This is a significant milestone in the faculty s history, as the Academic Health Centre tri-mission of NUHS will allow the parties to better create synergies that will transform the education and training of clinicians, while at the same time translating laboratory research into meaningful clinical applications so as to deliver the best clinical care to Singaporeans. NUHS will be the nexus for the training of a cadre of healthcare providers and biomedical scientists whilst conducting research that focuses on bringing solutions to the major healthcare challenges of the region. Being part of NUHS ensures more than ever that Dentistry and Oral Health is interconnected and integrated with Healthcare in Singapore. The infrastructure on Kent Ridge campus will be redeveloped for the Academic Health Centre tri-mission to include extensive education and research facilities to be housed in new buildings and facilities over the next 2 decades. One of the first pieces was the relocation of most of the teaching facilities and teaching clinics of the Faculty to the Interim Building to be sited at the basic medical sciences Carpark 9. Partial relocation of the faculty allows the location of the National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS) in Levels 1 and 3 of the former Dental Block in the NUH Main Building for better public access when the Kent Ridge MRT station opens in 2010 as well as the consolidation and modest expansion of Dental Services for the University Dental Cluster. Exploring the options for relocation began as early as January 2008 and the design and planning of the 6195m 2 Interim Building began in the last half of We will share the exciting development of this new teaching and clinical training infrastructure in the near future. The BDS intake has grown to 42 in Academic Year 2006/07 and 2007/08 and we look forward to further increments in class size to 44 next year and to 48 by Academic Year 2009/10 when the Interim Building opens in January In the longer term, dental manpower needs will continue to grow to meet the growing population as well as increasing demand and the increasing complexity of treatment needs of the aging population. A significant further increase in BDS intake would require further expansion of training and teaching facilities. 2 Annual Report 07/08

5 As we move forward in our tri-mission through these challenging times, more than ever, we need the support of all staff, students, alumni and friends of the faculty. Establishment of global links continues with a MOU with the School of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao-Tong University in December The large clinical volume at the Shanghai Ninth People s Hospital will allow the faculty to leverage on the great potential of this wealth of clinical material in the identified areas of Orthodontics / Craniofacial Imaging Research and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. This relationship is further cemented with a program of hosting visiting surgeons in OMS for 6 month stints on a rotating basis. Over this past year, infrastructure within the faculty saw incremental improvements to more optimally use the limited space available, with renovations to the Dean s Office complex, expansion of Dental Centre by another 2 operatories, upgrading of Laboratory 2 and Graduate Laboratory 3 as well as an additional 92m 2 of research space at Level 3 of the DSO building. The faculty received a major gift of $250,000 from the World Dental Education Society (WDES) to set up the WDES-FDI World Dental Federation Travel Grant to support 10 undergraduate students annually on student exchange programme trips to overseas dental schools. With government matching, the total endowed sum will be $500,000 and this generous act of philanthropy will allow enrichment of our students through the global exposure they will garner. The support we receive from our alumni for the Alumni Mentorship Scheme continues to be strong and we are grateful to all alumni who have come forward to volunteer as we refresh and rotate the mentor-mentee assignments. The exposure and connection with practicing alumni that students garner through this program will stand them in good stead when they enter the ranks of the profession. As we move forward in our tri-mission through these challenging times, more than ever, we need the support of all staff, students, alumni and friends of the faculty. Associate Professor Keson Tan Dean Annual Report 07/08 3

6 VISION To be a dental institution of international distinction MISSION Improve oral health through academic excellence, high impact research and quality clinical service. Our mission will support the three thrusts of NUS: Quality Education, High Impact Research and Entrepreneurship, In Service of Country and Society. By providing a vibrant and challenging environment, the Faculty strives to produce clinically competent, socially and ethically responsible professionals who will be leaders in the community. Excellence in our educational programmes and high impact innovative research will be the foundation upon which we will advance knowledge and nurture students to realize their full potential along with a passion and commitment to independent lifelong learning. 4 Annual Report 07/08

7 FACULTY OBJECTIVES In line with the University s objectives, the Faculty aims to be the leading dental school in the Asia Pacific region within the next 10 years and a top ranking dental school internationally within 20 years. The Faculty will be guided by eight objectives to achieve our Vision to be a dental institution of international distinction: To be the educational hub for dentistry in the region, a confluence where the very best dental students, staff and faculty interact and learn from one another. To establish a vibrant and conducive environment for high impact research, excellent teaching, and professional clinical service. To produce clinically competent graduates with a sense of professionalism, ethical and social responsibility. To develop peaks of excellence of high impact research. To be the regional centre for postgraduate clinical specialty training programmes that are recognized for their excellence and graduates who are leaders in their clinical specialties. To strengthen bonds with students, alumni and other stakeholders; building bridges that transcend the academic experience. To provide leadership in the development of the profession. To contribute towards life-long learning for the dental profession. Annual Report 07/08 5

8 Deanery From left to right: A/P Kelvin Foong Weng Chiong Vice Dean (Academic Affairs), A/P Keson Tan Beng Choon Dean, A/P Varawan Sae-Lim Vice Dean (Research), A/P Keng Siong Beng Assistant Dean (Clinical Affairs) 6 Annual Report 07/08

9 Academic Staff Photo & Staff List Department Of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery A/P Yeo Jin Fei Head From left to right: Prof Loh Hong Sai Professorial Fellow A/P Cao Tong Associate Professor Dr Victor Fan Tai Weng Assistant Professor Annual Report 07/08 7

10 Academic Staff Photo & Staff List Department Of Preventive Dentistry A/P Grace Ong Hui Lian Head From left to right: A/P Lim Lum Peng Associate Professor, A/P Kelvin Foong Weng Chiong Associate Professor, A/P Stephen Hsu Chin-Ying Associate Professor, Dr Li Xiaobing Assistant Professor, Dr Betty Mok Yuen Yue Senior Lecturer, Prof Toshio Deguchi Visiting Professor, Prof Murray Clyde Meikle Visiting Professor Not in picture: Dr Fu Jia Hui Dental Instructor, Dr Tong Huei Jinn Dental Instructor 8 Annual Report 07/08

11 Academic Staff Photo & Staff List Department Of Restorative Dentistry A/P Jennifer Neo Head From left to right: Prof Chew Chong Lin Professor, A/P Keng Siong Beng Associate Professor, A/P Keson Tan Beng Choon Associate Professor, A/P Varawan Sae-Lim Associate Professor, A/P Hien-Chi Ngo Associate Professor Annual Report 07/08 9

12 From left to right: Dr Anil Kishen Assistant Professor, Dr Joanne Uy Assistant Professor, Dr Clarisse Ng Chai Hoon Assistant Professor, Dr Hilary Thean Pik Yen Senior Lecturer, Dr Loke Weiqiang Dental Instructor Not in picture: Dr Joel Khoo Tuo Sheng Dental Instructor 10 Annual Report 07/08

13 ADJUNCT STAFF LIST (AY07/08) Department Of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Adj A/P N.Ravindranathan Adjunct Associate Professor Adj A/P Djeng Shih Kien Adjunct Associate Professor Adj A/P Ho Chiuen Leey, Victor Adjunct Associate Professor Adj A/P Elliott Myra nee Lin Wen Jui Adjunct Associate Professor Dr Lee Kim Chuan, Lewis Dr Ong Keat Siong, Cliff Dr Narendran Andrew Robinson Dr Go Wee Ser Dr Low Peng Koon 10. Dr Ho Kok Sen Adjunct Lecturer 11. Dr Yeo Choon Poh, Aidan Adjunct Lecturer 12. Dr Chin Chong Meng Adjunct Lecturer 13. Dr Ng Chee Hon Adjunct Lecturer 14. Dr Sng Kong Chee Adjunct Lecturer 15. Dr Tay Yen Yee, Juliet Adjunct Lecturer 16. Dr Goh Sze Chern, Anthony Adjunct Lecturer DEPARTMENT OF PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY Adj A/P Lee Woon Oi, Teresa Adjunct Associate Professor Adj A/P Chung Kong Mun Adjunct Associate Professor Dr Chee Kuan Hock, Alexander Dr Madeliene Rathi Gunaratnam Dr Hwang Yee Cheau Dr Kaan Sheung Kin Dr Soh Jen Dr Mohammed Azharashid Bin Mohamed Tahir Dr Tan Hwee Hiang 10. Dr Tan Thong Kwan, Benjamin 11. Dr Tan Tzee Jen 12. Dr Ong Siu-Min, Ethel 13. Dr Lee Kwee Jin 14. Dr Koh Chay Hui 15. Dr Lim Chong Yang, Arthur Adjunct Lecturer 16. Dr Ho Chee Wai, Henry Adjunct Lecturer 17. Dr Loo Siew May Adjunct Lecturer DEPARTMENT OF RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY Adj A/P Cheng Chi-Chung, Ansgar Adjunct Associate Professor Adj A/P Yap U-Jin, Adrian Adjunct Associate Professor Adj A/P Lim Kian Chong, Gerald Adjunct Associate Professor Dr Loh Poey Ling Dr Cheong Kim Yan Dr Shahul Hameed Dr Leung Wing Hung, Dominic Dr Lim Ching Chiat Dr Lim Gim Teck 10. Dr Michael Lim 11. Dr Neo Tee Khin 12. Dr Ong Eng Yau, Timothy 13. Dr Pang Soon Eng 14. Dr Phay Yew Ming Annual Report 07/08 11

14 15. Dr Sum Chee Peng 16. Dr Tan Tiat Heng, Edwin 17. Dr Loganathan Vijayan 18. Dr Yu Tsao-Pan, Peter 19. Dr Foo Mooh Thong 20. Dr Lee Siew King, Terence 21. Dr Teh Kiat Seong 22. Dr Lee Hoon Hwee 23. Dr Lee Siew Hua 24. Dr Liu Hao Hsing 25. Dr Sim Peng Chuan, Timothy 26. Dr Wong Keng Mun 27. Dr Yu Soo Hoon, Victoria 28. Dr Ho Kim Lung, Henry Adjunct Lecturer 29. Dr Isaac Chong Adjunct Lecturer 30. Dr Goh Kwee Chien, Benny Adjunct Lecturer 31. Dr Lee Kong Fei, Frank Adjunct Lecturer 32. Dr Ng Hsu Ching, Lynette Adjunct Lecturer 33. Dr Ong Kheng Kok Adjunct Lecturer 34. Dr Quek Eng Yew, Christopher Adjunct Lecturer 35. Dr Sapna Tohani Adjunct Lecturer 36. Dr Wee Tse Rjen, Johnathan Junior Adjunct Lecturer 37. Dr Yao Chao Shu Adjunct Lecturer 38. Dr Yap Yi-Roon, Ronnie Adjunct Lecturer 39. Dr Tan Lisa Adjunct Lecturer 40. Dr Toh Wei Hon Adjunct Instructor 12 Annual Report 07/08

15 Highlights of the year The faculty continues to work towards its vision & mission through further development of its strategic plans. Annual Report 07/08 13

16 Highlights of the year The National University Health System Established in January 2008 and jointly owned by the Ministry of Health Holdings and National University of Singapore, the National University Health System groups the National University Hospital, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and NUS Faculty of Dentistry under a common governance structure to create synergies to advance health by integrating excellent clinical care, research and education. The enhanced capabilities and capacity will enable the NUHS to deliver better patient care, train future generations of doctors more effectively and bring innovative treatments to patients through groundbreaking research. Faculty s Strategic Plans An Update Faculty had identified its main strategic priorities: Research With the establishment of the 3 research centres, namely: Centre for Craniofacial and Regenerative Biology (CCRB), Dental Biophotonics and Biomaterials Programme (DBBP) and Craniofacial Clinical Research Unit (CCRU), new research space with an area of 450 m 2 has been allocated for use at the DSO Building. This new space, together with the existing 295 m 2 research centre would enable the Faculty to foster the next phase of research development and facilitate achievement of Faculty s vision and mission. Graduate Residency Training Programmes This year s intake moves the Faculty closer towards its objective of being the regional centre for clinical specialty training. The Faculty accepted a total of 16 new residents for the Master of Dental Surgery Programmes, including 2 residents for Endodontics, 3 for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 6 for Orthodontics, 3 for Periodontics and 2 for Prosthodontics. Centre for Advanced Dental Education (CADE) CADE continues to raise the profile of dental education with its second intake of 6 students for the 2 year part-time course leading to a Graduate Diploma in Dental Implantology (GDDI). 14 Annual Report 07/08

17 Education Singapore s transition into a knowledgebased economy requires strong global orientation & places new demands on the university & its graduates Annual Report 07/08 15

18 Education 2 nd Intake of Graduate Diploma in Dental Implantology (GDDI) Students The Centre for Advanced Dental Education (CADE) commenced its Graduate Diploma in Dental Implantology (GDDI) programme in January In July 2007, the CADE registered another 6 dentists to join its second cohort. They are, from left to right, Dr Alphonsus Tay, Dr Ng Seow Choon, Dr Chong Kai Chuan, Dr Lim Gwek Toh, Dr Jonathan Paul Seah and Dr David Wong. 3 rd Faculty of Dentistry Symposium The 3 rd Faculty of Dentistry Symposium was held from 12 to 13 January 2008 at the Orchard Hotel. The title of the symposium was Endodontics and Management of Dental Emergencies. Over 350 local and overseas dentists attended the lectures delivered by international as well as our local speakers. From left to right: A/P Keson Tan, Dr Arnaldo Castellucci, Dr Stanley F. Malamed, A/P Jennifer Neo and Prof Chew Chong Lin Lectures The Use of MTA in Clinical and Surgical Endodontics Access Cavity Preparation and Modern Concepts for Shaping the Root Canal System Local Anesthetics: Dentistry s Most Important Drugs Emergency Medicine: Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) Traditional Chinese Medicine & Dentistry Speakers Dr Arnaldo Castellucci Dr Stanley F. Malamed Dr Cheng Sim Kim Dr Cheng Sim Kim with A/P Keson Tan (Dean Faculty of Dentistry) 16 Annual Report 07/08

19 Education WDES-FDI World Dental Federation Award Prof Tan receiving the cheque from Dr Choo The World Dental Education Society (WDES) donated S$250,000 to the Faculty of Dentistry during the opening ceremony of the International Dental Exhibition and Meeting (IDEM) held in April The donation, which is eligible for the dollar-for-dollar grant by the Singapore Government, will support undergraduate dental students to go on the overseas enrichment programmes. Dr Choo Teck Chuan, alumni of the class of 1955 and president of the WDES since its inception in 1990, hopes that this endowed gift will benefit at least ten worthy students each year in their overseas attachments. Besides WDES, well wishers of the Lee Foundation, Shaw Foundation and members of the dental industry also contributed towards this gift to NUS. 12 th Clinical Dentistry Symposium Our 12 th Clinical Dental Symposium was held on Sunday 25 May Lecture Theatre 28 located at the Faculty of Science was packed with 257 participants who signed up for this annual Symposium. We also had 17 exhibitors supporting the event. A/P Keson Tan with Prof Tateyuki Iizuka A/P Keson Tan with Prof Michael Razzoog Annual Report 07/08 17

20 Education This year, we were privileged to have 5 great speakers to impart their knowledge to our participants. Lectures Speakers Smoking and Periodontal Disease Prof Richard Palmer All-ceramic Dental Solutions for Teeth and Implants Prof Michael Razzoog Internal Derangement of the TMJ Unresponsive to Conservative Treatment: What to do Next? Prof Tateyuki Iizuka Interceptive Orthodontics A/P Kelvin Foong Clinical Management of Caries: An Update A/P Hien Ngo Student Exchange Programme In September 2007, 13 of our Third and Fourth Year students went on a 2-week attachment to the following overseas dental institutions: Overseas Dental School Number of Students Shanghai Jiatong University, PRC 4 University of Adelaide, Australia 3 University of British Columbia, Canada 4 University of Sydney, Australia 2 Total 13 A total of 7 students benefited from sponsorship from dental companies (KaVo Dental, Shofu Inc, Dentsply Asia), the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, and the Office of Alumni Relations. The faculty also played host to 48 international dental students who visited our dental school within the Academic Year 2007/2008. They were from Australia, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, Germany, Korea and Pakistan. 18 Annual Report 07/08

21 Education Membership in Orthodontics Hits Highest No. of Students The Royal College of Surgeons held its Membership in Orthodontics examination at the Faculty of Dentistry in July This year, there were a total of 15 students, of which 3 were our own residents taking the Master of Dental Surgery. The Royal College assigned two of their examiners Dr Lindsay Winchester and Dr Matthew Moore to assist and guide a team of 6 Faculty of Dentistry appointed examiners in conducting the examination. Renovation of Classrooms In Academic Year 2007/8, renovations were done to 2 seminar/tutorial rooms (SM1B and TR2E). New flooring and furniture were installed for both rooms. Minor work was also done to other classrooms. The renovation works served to provide more seats to accommodate the increase in student intake, and also to upgrade the room facilities for a more conducive learning environment. Courses/Lectures/Workshops No Date Event Name/Lecture Title Speaker(s) 1 3 July 2007 to 18 August 2007 Basic Course in Dental Implantology 2 16 July 2007 Dental Implant Distractor The Shanghai Experience 3 7 August 2007 Effects of Electric Discharge Machining (EDM) and Misfit on Prosthetic Implant Abutments 4 28 August 2007 Oral Health Care Getting The Message Across 5 11 September September 2007 Treatment of the Furcation- Periodontal and Prosthodontic Viewpoints Medical-Legal Issues in Dentistry 7 2 October 2007 Reinforcement of rootfilled teeth: Is it a realistic goal? Dr Dominic Leung A/P Yeo Jin Fei A/P Varawan Sae-Lim A/P Grace Ong A/P Keson Tan Dr Loh Fun Chee Dr Tan Kim Poon Dr Goh Wee Ser Dr Ho Kok Sen Dr Benjamin Tan Prof Zhang Chen Ping Clinical Assistant Prof Lee Chia Ming Dr Lim Swee Teck Dr Robert Baima Mr Anthony Soh Mr Gregory Chan Mr Deepak Raja Prof Harold Messer Dr Victor Fan Dr Aidan Yeo Adj A/P Ansgar Cheng Dr Wong Keng Mun Dr Chung Kong Mun Prof Chew Chong Lin Mr Ho Weng Siak Mrs Ow Kim Ing Dr Henry Ho Annual Report 07/08 19

22 Education Courses/Lectures/Workshop continued No Date Event Name/Lecture Title Speaker(s) 8 6 October 2007 to 10 November 2007 Basic Course in Dental Implantology-Second Series Dr Chan Siew Luen Dr Chung Kong Mun Dr Neo Tee Khin Dr Benjamin Tan Dr Go Wee Ser Dr Marlene Teo Dr Ho Kok Sen Dr Dominic Leung 9 6 October 2007 Cadaveric Dental Implant Course Dr Victor Fan Dr Juliet Tay Dr Ho Kok Sen 10 7 October 2007 Cadaveric Dissection Course Surgical Approaches of the Maxillofacial Skeleton October 2007 Instrument fracture : Prevention, Management and Prognosis October 2007 The Remediation of Articulation Disorders November November November January 2008 to 10 January 2008 The Persisting Periapical Lesion - Do Nothing, Wait and Observe, or Retreat? Paediatric Dentistry An Insight The Dental Pulp A Fascinating Tissue in Service of the Dental Profession Micro-surgery Dr Victor Fan Dr Xu Liqun Dr Aidan Yeo Prof Harold Messer Ms Ebba Fernandez Prof Gunnar Bergenholtz Dr Noeen Arshad Prof Gunnar Bergenholtz HMDP Visiting Expert Dr Rino Burkhardt January 2008 Periodontal (Gum) Aesthetics Dr Marlene Teo January 2008 Fluoride Protection or Poison Prof David Ferguson February 2008 Determinants of Early Childhood Caries among WIC- enrolled Children in Linn County, Iowa March 2008 TNF-Alpha: Its Role in Periodontology March 2008 Quality of Life: A Review of OHIP and its Appreciation in Periodontics March 2008 Guided Bone Regeneration: An Evidence-Based Approach or an Expensive Myth? Dr Rahul Nair Dr Christina Cheok Dr Ang Chee Wan Dr Chang Kok Meng Dr Wong Keng Mun Ms Melanie Ong Ms Kuah Boon Theng Dr Tan Kim Poon Dr Chong Kai Chuan Dr Robert Ng A/P Cao Tong Adj A/P Ansgar Cheng Dr Aidan Yeo Dr Go Wee Ser Dr Myra Elliott Dr Myra Elliott Dr Chan Siew Luen Dr Ho Kok Sen 20 Annual Report 07/08

23 Education Courses/Lectures/Workshop continued No Date Event Name/Lecture Title Speaker(s) March 2008 to 25 March 2008 Geriatric & Special Needs Dentistry 24 5 April 2008 Oral Infections Can Affect Systemic Health 25 5 April 2008 Impact of Periodontal Infection on General Health HMDP Visiting Expert Prof Ronald Ettinger A/P Jane Chalmas Dr Gerald Koh Prof Steven Offenbacher Prof Steven Offenbacher 26 5 April 2008 What is Perio Disease? A/P Grace Ong April 2008 Dental Plaque Biofilms: Managing the Complexity and Diminishing the Pathogenicity April 2008 Esthetic Update 2008: Minimal Invasive Cosmetic Dentistry 29 1 May 2008 Integrated Treatment Planning Challenges for Predictable Endodontic Outcomes June 2008 Adhesive Esthetic Restorations on Anterior Teeth May 2008 (a) Global Affordability of Fluoride Toothpaste (b) Efficacy of Silver Diamine Fluoride For Arresting Caries Treatment A/P Chris Sissons Dr Wynn H. Okuda Dr James Gutmann Prof Marco Ferrari Dr Robert Yee Student Scholarships: Award BDS 71 Scholarship (AY 07/08) Student(s) Ms Luo Wenyuan Dr Sia Kia Suan Priscilla Annual Report 07/08 21

24 research NUS must be more NIMBLE in creating an environment that attracts the best people and allows them to realise their full potential. 22 Annual Report 07/08

25 research New Facilities: Histo Lab, DSO The Dental Histopathology laboratory in Dental Clinic 1 has been converted into an Oral Tissue Repository (OTR). This OTR is established under one of the Faculty s Strategic Research Initiatives, the Center for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology. OTR will provide a common-sharing facility to expedite the collection and banking of viable soft/hard oral tissues for various specific research investigations. Meanwhile, the Dental Histopathology laboratory has been shifted to DSO (Kent Ridge) for streamlining of histology research works. Signing of MOU between Executive Vice-Dean Zhang Jian-Zhong and Dean Keson Tan MOU With Shanghai Jiaotong University Academic relations with Shanghai Jiaotong University developed over the years and in December 2007, the Dean led a team of senior academic staff to Shanghai Jiaotong to visit the University and to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalise collaborations in research and education including clinical collaborations in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Annual Report 07/08 23

26 Clinical Service A University-wide Strategy Review has charted the path forward with milestones and strategic objectives to steer the University towards meeting the challenges of an increasingly competitive global landscape and achieving our collective vision of being one of the LEADING public universities in the world. 24 Annual Report 07/08

27 Clinical Service HMDP Visiting Experts 2008 Dr Rino Burkhardt was invited under the auspices of the HMDP Visiting Expert program by the Department of Preventive Dentistry, NUH for the period of 2 January 2008 to 10 January He teaches at the University of Berne in the Department of Periodontology and enjoys an international reputation of an astute clinican. One of the highlights of the visit included an exemplary live surgical demonstration of microsurgical procedures. Dr Burkhardt with staff and residents In line with the Ministry of Health s call for dentists to be trained in Geriatric and Special Needs Dentistry, Prof Ronald Ettinger and A/P Jane Margaret Chalmers were invited under the auspices of the HMDP Visiting Expert program by the Department of Restorative Dentistry, NUH for the period of 20 March 2008 to 25 March From left to right: A/P Patrick Tseng, A/P Keson Tan, A/P Lim Lum Peng, A/P Jennifer Neo, Prof Ronald Ettinger, Dr Wong Mun Loke, A/P Jane Margaret Chalmers, Dr Hilary Thean Prof Ronald Ettinger is the Director of Geriatric Dental Programs at the University of Iowa and is also Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics and the Dows Institute for Dental Research. A/P Chalmers is the co-director of the Interdisciplinary Geriatric Fellowship and the Junior Geriatric Dentistry Course. She also teaches and provides clinical patient care in the Geriatric and Special Needs Program. One of the highlights of the visit included a well-received public lecture on The Aging Dentition, where both speakers discussed public health perspectives and clinical rehabilitation for the elderly. Annual Report 07/08 25

28 Clinical Service NUH Dental Health Month The Dental Health Month aims to create awareness of dental health amongst the public and staff in NUH/NUS. A series of 8 lunchtime talks were held in the Health Education Hub every Tuesday and Thursday in the month of April The participants were also able to gain dental information such as causes of caries and periodontal disease from the poster gallery in the Health Education Hub. Topic Snoring: What You Can Do About It Straight Talk: What Braces Can Do Keeping Your Teeth For Life Bisphosphonates: What It Can Do To Your Jaws Creating That Perfect Smile What You Need to Know About Oral Cancer (in Chinese) The Fundamentals of Healthy And Beautiful Teeth My Gums Are Shrinking, Am I Getting Old? Speaker Dr Chng Chai Kiat Dr Geraldine Oh A/P Hien Chi Ngo A/P Yeo Jin Fei Dr Loke Wei Qiang Dr Ji Tong Dr Joel Khoo Dr Fu Jia Hui Dental Oral Cancer Clinic- integrated oral health care for cancer patients In September 2007, the Dental Oral Cancer Clinic was started in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry by Dr Victor Fan (Consultant, Maxillofacial Surgeon) and Dr Wong Lea Choung (Consultant, Radiation Oncologist). The main purpose of the clinic is to manage head and neck cancer patients with an integrated oral dental care program. Oral oncology patients will be able to consult the surgeon and oncologist in the same clinic for treatment planning and follow-up care. The pioneers of the clinic felt that coordination of interdisciplinary care may often be lacking and is best achieved when the patient can be seen in an integrated setting such as this. Since its inception, the clinic has seen close to a hundred patients. It also oversees management of medically compromised patients such as those going for organ transplants. A research program on the quality of life issues for the oral cancer patient is also being planned in the clinic. Dr Fan (left) and Dr Wong examining a patient 26 Annual Report 07/08

29 Clinical Service Mouth Cancer Awareness Campaign The Mouth Cancer Awareness Week was co-organised by the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with the Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (Singapore), from the 19 to 24 November Its aims were to raise awareness of the devastating consequences of late detection of oral cancer and to educate the public on how early diagnosis holds the key to improved care and treatment outcomes. The activities which were specially lined up for the event included public lectures at the NUH Health Education Hub, a public forum, an open house and free mouth cancer/oral health screening run by the department and many of the private dental clinics available throughout the island. Date Activities 3 November 2007 Lecture by Dr Victor Fan on Oral Cancer Diagnosis and Management 19 November November 2007 Lecture [at NUH Health Education Hub] by Dr Victor Fan and Dr Xu Liqun 23 November 2007 Lecture on Mouth Cancer (in Chinese) to the elderly citizens at Ang Mo Kio Community Centre 24 November 2007 Public Forum on oral cancer by multidisciplinary specialist team November 2007 Free Mouth Cancer/Oral Health Screening Clinics in NUH, Dentistry Clinic 1, and 17 clinics throughout the island of Singapore November 2007 News and media coverage: 938 Live Radio Talkshow, Good Morning Singapore TV interview, Newspaper articles and LianHe Wanbao Annual Report 07/08 27

30 Global Profile Arising from the strategic plans charted for the medium and long term, the Faculty will embark on STRATEGIC initiatives for expansion in advanced dental education and focused high impact reseach activities. 28 Annual Report 07/08

31 GLobal Profile Leadership Positions in International & Regional Organisations Name Designation(s) Organisation(s) A/P Grace Ong Consultant Peer Review and Consultation Programme, South East Asia Association for Dental Education (SEAADE) A/P Kelvin Foong President-Elect International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Southeast Asian Division Council A/P Keng Siong Beng Imm Past-President South East Asia Association for Dental Education (SEAADE) A/P Varawan Sae-Lim Councillor South East Asia Association for Dental Education (SEAADE) A/P Yeo Jin Fei Member Award Review Committee, IADR Colgate Research in Prevention Travel Awards Dental Regional Advisor (Overseas) Member Regent Faculty of Dental Surgery, RCS Edinburgh Section 24 (Singapore & Indonesia) International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Hatton Awards Committee International College of Dentists Dr Anil Kishen President International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Singapore Section Exec Com Member Vice Chairman Optics and Photonics Society of Singapore (OPSS) Singapore Chapter of the International Society of Optical Engineering (SPIE) Dr Betty Mok Board of Directors Pediatric Dentistry Association of Asia Dr Joanne Uy Treasurer International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Singapore Section Prof Chew Chong Lin Prof Loh Hong Sai Secretary Member, Executive Committee Chairman, Asia Pacific Division Prosthodontic Society (Singapore) Prosthodontic Society (Singapore) World Federation for Laser Dentistry Annual Report 07/08 29

32 GLobal Profile Board Membership in Local/Government Agencies Name Designation(s) Organisation (s) A/P Grace Ong A/P Jennifer Neo A/P Kelvin Foong A/P Keng Siong Beng 30 Annual Report 07/08 Member, Periodontology Specialist Committee, Periodontology Committee Member, Table of Surgical Procedures Review Committee Member, Advisory Committee for Medisave-approved Dental Procedures Member, Dental Specialist Accreditation Board Protem Committee Member, Dental Specialist Accreditation Board Member, Dental Specialist Accreditation Committee Member, Dental Specialist Accreditation ProTem Committee Member, Accreditation Committee Member, Panel of Disciplinary Committee Chairpersons Member, Continuing Professional Development/ Education Committee Member, Dental Specialist Accreditation Committee in Orthodontics Member, NMRC Local Review Panel Chairman, Technical Committee NITEC in Dental Technology Academy of Medicine, Singapore Academy of Medicine, Singapore Ministry of Health Ministry of Health Ministry of Health Ministry of Health Ministry of Heath Singapore Dental Council Singapore Dental Council Singapore Dental Council Ministry of Health Ministry of Health Institute of Technical Education (ITE) A/P Keson Tan Chairman, Accreditation Committee Singapore Dental Council Member Member, Dental Specialist Accreditation Board Singapore Dental Council Ministry of Health A/P Stephen Hsu Member, Dental Specialists Assessment Committee Ministry of Health (Pedodontics) A/P Varawan Sae-Lim Member, Council of the Chapter of Dental Surgeons Academy of Medicine, Singapore Chair, Dental Specialty Board for Endodontics, Chapter of Academy of Medicine, Singapore Dental Surgeon Member, Dental Specialists Assessment Committee Ministry of Health (Endodontics) Member, Continuing Professional Development/ Singapore Dental Council Education Committee A/P Yeo Jin Fei Chairperson & Member Dental Specialists, Accreditation Ministry of Health Committee for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Elected Member Singapore Dental Council Dr Victor Fan President Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (Singapore) Member, Dental Specialty Accreditation Board Ministry of Health Member, Dental Specialty Accreditation Committee Ministry of Health Prof Chew Chong Lin Member, Dental Specialist Accreditation Board Ministry of Health Continuing Professional Development/ Singapore Dental Council Education Committee Member, Dental Specialist Committee Singapore Dental Council

33 GLobal Profile Facts & figures The faculty continues to forge FOWARD with its research mission. External recognition of the quality of research is evident in the research prizes and awards won at national and international levels. Annual Report 07/08 31

34 facts & figures Student Enrolment Year of Study Enrollment Total 152 Postgraduate Specialisation Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total MDS (Endodontics) MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) MDS (Orthodontics) MDS (Periodontics) MDS (Prosthodontics) Total Postgraduate (Research) Degree Total MSc 4 PhD 2 Total 6 Graduation Statistics Number of students conferred their respective degrees for completion of study in Academic Year 2007/2008 are: Specialisation/Degree Total BDS 30 MDS (Endodontics) 2 MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) 2 MDS (Orthodontics) 3 MDS (Periodontics) 3 MDS (Prosthodontics) 1 MSc 4 PhD 2 Total Annual Report 07/08

35 facts & figures BMS/PART I MDS Examination Statistics In Academic Year 2007/2008, the Faculty accepted 10 students for the BMS course and 10 candidates sat for the corresponding Part I MDS Examination (total from two sittings). BMS Course Part 1 MDS Exam Acad Year Resident Private Resident Private Research Grants Awarded Number of New Research Grants and On-going Research Projects Supported in Financial Year On-going Projects New Projects No. of Projects FY 2001/02 FY 2002/03 FY 2003/ FY 2004/05 FY 2005/06 FY 2006/07 FY 2007/08 Financial Year Annual Report 07/08 33

36 facts & figures Patents Awarded No. of Patents FY 2003/04 FY 2004/05 FY 2005/06 FY 2006/07 FY 2007/08 Financial Year Faculty Publication Numbers Number of Refereed Publications for Financial Year AY 2001/02 No. of Publications AY 2002/03 AY 2003/04 AY 2004/05 AY 2005/ AY 2006/07 AY 2007/ Others Annual Report 07/ Reputable Leading Academic Year 13 6 Premier Total

37 facts & figures List of Editorial Board Memberships in AY 2007/08 Name of Staff Name of Journal Position Held A/P Foong Weng Chiong, Kelvin Singapore Dental Journal Section Editor A/P Hien Chi Ngo A/P Lim Lum Peng A/P Neo Chiew Lian, Jennifer Journal of Dentistry Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry Hong Kong Dental Journal Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry Journal of Dentistry Journal of Operative Dentistry Editorial Board Member Editorial Board Member Editorial Adviser Editorial Board Member Editorial Board Member Editorial Board Member Quintessence International Editorial Board Member A/P Ong Hui Lian, Grace European Journal of Dental Education Editorial Board Member A/P Sae-Lim, Varawan Journal of Endodontics Editorial Board - Scientific Advisory Panel Journal of Dental Traumatology Editorial Board Member A/P Tan Beng Choon, Keson Journal of Oral Rehabilitation Editorial Board Member Dr Anil Kishen Singapore Dental Journal Section Editor Journal of Applied Oral Science Optics and Lasers In Engineering Open Dentistry Journal Journal of Endodontics Craniomandibular Functions Editorial Board Member Editorial Board Member Editorial Board Member Editorial Board - Scientific Advisory Panel Editorial Board Member Journal of Conservative Dentistry Editorial Board Member Prof Loh Hong Sai Singapore Dental Journal Section Editor Prof Toshio Deguchi American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics Editorial Board Member The Angle Orthodontist Editorial Board Member Annual Report 07/08 35

38 facts & figures Staff Profile Academic Full Time Faculty (as at March 2008) Professor 1 Professorial Fellow 1 Associate Professor 12 Assistant Professor 5 Senior Lecturer 2 Dental Instructor 4 Visiting Staff (>6 months) 4 Part Time Faculty (as at March 2008) Adjunct Staff 73 Clinical Faculty Scheme Restructured Hospitals 36 Part Time Appointments Private Practitioners 29 Total 167 Full Time Administrative, Professional and Non-Academic Staff (as at March 2008) Work Area Designation No. of Staff Laboratory Laboratory Officer 12 Dental Clinics Technical Support Officers 1 Laboratory Officer 1 Dental Support Officer 5 Operational Support Officer 4 IT Support ITU Professional Staff 3* Technical Support Officer 2 Laboratory Officer 1 Research Laboratories Laboratory Officer 2 Office Administration Administrative Professional Staff 7 Management Support Officer 13 Operational Support Officer 2 Total 53 *Seconded from Computer Centre 36 Annual Report 07/08

39 facts & figures Staff Achievements Teaching Awards in AY 07/08 Faculty Teaching Excellence Awards ay 07/08 A/P Lim Lum Peng (Associate Professor, Department of Preventive Dentistry) A/P Hien Chi Ngo (Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry) Dr Joanne Uy (Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry) Dr Cheong Kim Yan () Dr Tan Hwee Hiang () Annual Teaching Excellence Award Dr Joanne Uy (Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry) Research Achievements in AY 07/08 Ms Liu Yuanyuan, a Research Assistant under the department of Preventive Dentistry, won the Best Research Award at the 21st Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Association for Dental Research South East Asian Division held last September 2007 in Bali Indonesia. Her article was entitled Micro-CT Evaluation of Laser-Fluoride Effect on Enamel Demineralization. This project was supervised by A/P Stephen Hsu and Prof Teoh Swee Hin. Student Scholarships, Awards or Honours The following students were awarded the respective awards for their outstanding academic performance: First Professional b.d.s. Examination Singapore Dental Association President s Medal (Silver) NTUC Denticare Medal (Gold) TP Dental Surgeons Medal (Gold) Singapore Dental Association President s Medal (Bronze) Faculty of Dentistry Diamond Jubilee Medal (Gold) Wrigley Company Book Prize : Miss Wong Kuan Yee : Mr Qian Li 7. Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Book Prize : Mr Shi Hongyi Annual Report 07/08 37

40 facts & figures Second Professional b.d.s. Examination 1. University Medal (Silver) Mr Guay Shikun Darryl University Medal (Bronze) Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Medal (Gold) Academy of Medicine Book Prize (Pathology) Miss Lim Li Zhen Miss Tey Hwee Shinn Valerie Third Professional b.d.s. Examination Edmund Tay Mai Hiong Medal (Gold) Vellasamy Medal (Gold) Miss Chew Qin An Amelia 3. Singapore Dental Association Book Prize Miss Sia Kia Suan Priscilla Final Professional b.d.s. Examination 1. Q & M Dental Surgery Medal (Gold) L C Lien Dental Clinic Gold Medal University Medal (Silver) Dr Cheng Jean-Lynn Tratman Medal (Silver) Terrell Medal (Silver) Dr F A C Oehlers Medal (Gold) Dr Chia Ai Ping, Vanessa Dr Loh Fun Chee Medal (Gold) Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal IFDEA Medal (Gold) 10. University Medal (Bronze) 11. Singapore Dental Association Book Prize Dr Hu Shijia Dr Lee Wan Zhen 12. Dr Lau Kieng Hiong Medal (Gold) Dr Lim Zixiang 13. Dr Tay & Partners Gold Medal Dr Sim Chien Joo 38 Annual Report 07/08

41 facts & figures Fund Allocation for Donations & Sponsorships Received in Financial Year 2007 (1 April 07 to 31 March 08) The Faculty received a total contribution of $186, in donations and sponsorships for FY Student Development 21% Academic Staff Development 1% Faculty Development 12% Education 66% Donations & Sponsorships received in Financial Year 2007 (as at 31 Mar 08) The Faculty of Dentistry gratefully acknowledges the contributions of the following donors and sponsors who made contributions to the Faculty in FY 2007: Student Development (Donation) Account $6000 3M Technologies(S) Pte Ltd Colgate-Palmolive (Eastern) Pte Ltd Dr Thong Ko Sun Lee & Lee (Dental Surgeons) Pte Ltd Q & M Dental Institute Pte Ltd Singapore Dental Association Singapore Dental Health Foundation TP Dental Surgeons Pte Ltd Student Development (Donation) Account Just Braces Dental Centre A Line Dental Surgery A/P Cao Tong A/P Keng Siong Beng A/P Lee Woon Ooi Teresa A/P Ong Hui Lian Grace A/P Yeo Jin Fei Ace Dental Centre Ace Dental Surgery Alfred Cheng Orthodontic Clinic Alpha Dental Pte Ltd Amical Dental Surgery Apollonia Dental Surgery Ascension Dental Clinic B.K. Lim Dental Surgery Bedok Town Dental Surgery Bishan Healthway Dental Surgery Boon Lay Dental Surgery Pte Ltd Bright Dental Surgery Brillant Dental Surgery Canaan Dental Surgery Pte Ltd Care Dental Surgery Chong & Associates Dental Surgeons Chua Dental Surgery Clementi Dental Surgery Combined Dental Surgery Community Dental Care Darren Lee & Partners Dental Surgery Doctor Ho & Associates Dental Surgeons Dr Basanti Sankaran & Associates Dr Chan Jong Dental Surgery Dr Chan Thian Sang Dr Cheok Khong Beng/Ng Koon Hong Dr Elliott Myra Nee Lin Wen Jui Dr Ghows & Associates Dr Ghows & Associates Dr Goh Kah Yee Jeremy Dr Koh Wei Kee Dr Lam Ying Keat Dr Mok Yuen Yue Betty Dr Ng Beng Lee Dr Pang Soon Eng Dr Phng Hwee Leng Mervin Dr Sng Cheng Ngiap Dr Tan Shuh Chern Dr Tan Tuck Kow Dr Tan Yew Poh Joel Dr Tan Yoke Meng Dr Tay Khoon Mei Dr Yeoh Cheng Ee Frederick Drs Teng and Partners Dental Surgeon Eden Dental Pte Ltd Eden Dental Surgery Eli Dental Surgery & Drug Store Family Dental Surgery Francis Lee Dental Surgery Freddy Wee Dental Surgery Friends Dental Surgeons G.H. Goh Dental Surgery Gan Siok Ngoh Dental Surgery Glory Dental Surgery HealthTeeth Dental Surgery HH Tan Dental Care Pte Ltd Ho Dental Surgery Holland Village Dental Surgery Hougang Green Family Clinic & Dental Surgery I-Smile Dental Clinic Jacques Dental Surgery Junction 8 Dental Surgery Jurong Dental Group Kuan Dental Surgery Lam Dental Surgery Pte Ltd Le Mint s Oral Surgery Pte Ltd Lee & Associates Dental Care Lee Dental Surgery Lim Dental Surgery Lim s Dentist Lo Song Leng Dentist Loh Dental Surgery Annual Report 07/08 39

42 facts & figures Fund Allocation for Donations & Sponsorships received in Financial Year 2007 continued Mandarin Dental Centre Maritime Dental Surgery Pte Ltd Meng Dental Clinic Miho Dental Clinic Nam Ah Dentist Nanyang Dental Clinic Nanyang Dentist Ong Dental Surgery Pte Ltd Oralgiene Dental Surgery Pang & Ng Dental Surgery (Bishan) Pang Dental Clinic Pang Dental Surgery People s Dental Surgery Perfect Dental Clinic Phang Dentist Poon & Phay Dental Surgeons Pte Ltd Prof Chew Chong Lin Prof Toshio Deguchi Q & M Dental Surgery Rainbow Dental Surgery Roberson Choo Oehlers Lee & Lye Pte Ltd Rochor Dental Clinic Saw N Lee Dental Surgery Shalom Dental Group Shenton Dental Surgery Shenton Republic Dental Surgery Pte Ltd Si Hoe Dental Surgery Singapore Dental Surgery Smile Dental Group Pte Ltd St. Andrew s Dental Surgeons Still Road Dental Surgery Straits Dental Group Sunshine Smile Dental Impact Ctr Pte Ltd Sydney Dental Clinic Teh Prostho & Implant Centre Pte Ltd The Edinburgh Dental Surgery Pte Ltd Thong Hoe Dental Surgery TP Dental Surgeons Pte Ltd Trinity Dental Surgery Tropical Dental Surgery United Dental Surgery Universal Dental Surgery W.S Go & Associates Pte Ltd White Dental Group Winston Dental Surgery Wong Dentist Wong, Ong & Partners Dental Surgeons Yishun Dental Centre Yu Dental Surgery Student Bursaries $6000 Dr Chan Lye Kuan Dr Chan Nyat Chee Dr Chang Tuck Meng Dr Goh Guan Huat Dr Goh Wilson Dr Ho Kim Lung Henry Dr Hwang Yee Cheau Dr Lau Hinly Dr Lee Johnny Dr Lee Siew Hua Dr Leong Joo Kee Dr Lim Ching Chiat Dr Lim Thein Gi Shirley Dr Lum Yew Meng Dr Pang Kok Thai Dr Pang Soon Ngoh Dr Phay Yew Ming Dr Sau Chong Whui Dr Shahul Hameed Dr So Choh Dr Tan Bee Yen Dr Tan Kim Poon Dr Tan Kwong Shen Winston Dr Tan Thong Kwa Benjamin Dr Teh Kiat Seong Dr Wong Keng Mun Dr Wong Kwong Soon Andrew Dr Yeow Sim Ai Dr Yoong Yoon Khee Le Mint s Dental Practise Tay Teck Eng Dental Bursary Dr Chin Soon Siang Philbert Dr Ivor G Thevathasan Dr Lim Hwee Leng Dr Vivian Balakrishnan Miss Tay Eng Ern Evangelin Mr Antonio Rufino Mr Bhichai Rattakul Mr John Chapman Mr Ong Yong Kee Mr Tan Hian Tsin Mr Tay Wei Lien Mrs Tay Poh Imm Total Co Pte Ltd Dentistry Symposium (Donations) $6000 3M Technologies (S) Pte Ltd Fondaco Pte Ltd GC Asia Dental Pte Ltd Shofu Inc Singapore Branch FOD Development Fund $1000 3M Technologies (S) Pte Ltd Asia Implant Support & Svs Chee Sang Dental Supply Company CJL International Corlison Pte Ltd Cross Protection (S) Pte Ltd Dentmedix Dental Products Dr Lee Hin Yeung Eastland Dental Supplies Pte Ltd Healthbiz Resource Pte Ltd Innobrace Orthodontics Pte Ltd Kavo Dental Supply MLJ Dental Trading Pte Ltd NK Luck (S) Pte Ltd Nu-Hup Teck Importer & Exporter Pte Ltd OSSTEM Singapore Pte Ltd Premico Marketing Associates Pte Ltd Shofu Inc Singapore Branch Standard Dental Co. Pte Ltd Preventive Dentistry General Purpose Fund $1000 Dr Mok Yuen Yue Betty NUS America Foundation Inc. Restorative Dentistry General Purpose Fund $1000 Prof Chew Chong Lin A/P Neo Chiew Lian Jennifer 40 Annual Report 07/08

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