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The Harm of Vaping -
Article reviewed by:Dr Ansgar Cheng • Prosthodontist There has been an alarming number of people worldwide attracted to vaping (flavoured e-cigarettes) with the misconception that it is less harmful than smoking or even “harmless”. The use of vapes is illegal in Singapore, and offenders can be fined up to $2,000 but the number of people […]
Highlights At Gold Coast Marathon 2023 -
Written by:Kalista Lau At the 43rd edition of the Gold Coast Marathon 2023, Dr Ansgar Cheng and our dental nurse for more than a decade, Rochelle, took part in the full marathon and created some notable milestones. This top-notch international marathon drew runners from all over the world with its flat, picturesque route around well-known […]
Specialist Dental Group in 2022: Year in Review -
Written by:Pang Su Ting In a blink of an eye, it has been two years since the arrival of Covid-19 caused a global uproar across governments to keep the pandemic at bay. The world is slowly embracing the new normal. Businesses and the reopening of borders to travel recovered faster than expected. As we count […]
Dr Soh Shean Han: Happy Halloween! -
Article written by:Dr Soh Shean Han • Orthodontist While we’re having fun dressing up as our favourite cartoon characters for Halloween, it’s probably not enjoyable if we have to wear their smiles on an every-day basis. Some of our favourite cartoon characters have a less-than-aesthetic smile. Think Bugs Bunny (buck teeth), SpongeBob SquarePants (missing teeth), […]
National Bullying Prevention Month in America -
Article reviewed by:Dr Soh Shean Han • Orthodontist Coinciding with National Orthodontic Health Month, is National Bullying Prevention Month in America! Bullying is a severe problem among schooling children and teenagers. It frequently happens during the child’s formative years, and can cause significant long-term psychological distress. Children with buck teeth, or crooked, or spaced teeth […]
Getting to know: Dr Soh Shean Han -
We welcome Dr Soh Shean Han, Dental Specialist in Orthodontics, into the Specialist Dental Group family on 6 August 2022. After coming in as the 7th graduate who received BDS honours in the history of National University of Singapore dental school since 1929, Dr Soh furthered her studies in the area of Orthodontics and is board certified […]
Running against all odds with ‘special’ shoes (Part I): Rochelle -
Written by:Pang Su Ting Rochelle, one of our dental nurses who has been with us at Specialist Dental Group for more than ten years, participated in the Marina Run 2022 half marathon. She was wearing a pair of different coloured limited edition running shoes on the left and right. It was a special birthday present […]
What 2022 Berlin Marathon means to Prof Ansgar Cheng -
In September 2022, Prof Ansgar Cheng flew to Berlin to participate in the BMW Berlin Marathon, one of the major world marathons. There were many highlights during the race, including a new marathon world record and attendance by Brazilian soccer legend, Kaká, who completed the marathon in 3:38:06. Prof Ansgar Cheng achieved a timing of […]
A Comprehensive Guide On Wisdom Teeth Pain and Problems -
Wisdom teeth are the last permanent teeth (third molars) to erupt into the mouth, and this usually takes place between the ages of 17 and 25 (the ages of wisdom, hence the term wisdom teeth). They are found at the very back of your mouth, with two on the upper jaw and another on the […]
Why see a specialist? -
Dentistry, like medicine, has practitioners who are general dentists and dental specialists. After graduating with a basic degree in dentistry (Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)), a dentist who is pursuing a specialty qualification would spend an average of another three years undergoing intensive training within their specialty area of practice. After that, they would need […]
What you need to know about Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction or Surgery Recovery -
Article review by:Dr Ho Kok Sen • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Our previous blog post covered what you need to know before a wisdom tooth removal process. We answered commonly asked questions such as why wisdom teeth hurt, will wisdom teeth pain go away, why there is a need to remove wisdom teeth, when is […]
National Orthodontic Health Month in America -
Article reviewed by:Dr Soh Shean Han • Orthodontist October is National Orthodontic Health Month in America! As we celebrate healthy, beautiful smiles and the benefits of orthodontic care, let’s not forget the importance of good oral health amongst orthodontic patients and those interested in starting treatment! Maintaining dental health in orthodontic treatment can be fuss-free. […]
Running against all odds with ‘special’ shoes (Part II): Prof Ansgar Cheng -
Written by:Pang Su Ting Running against all odds with ‘special’ shoes (Part 2): Prof Ansgar Cheng On 30 October 2022, Singapore Athletics (SA) organized an Inter-Club Championships event where Prof Ansgar Cheng participated in his first-ever 10,000m race. Out of the 21 runners, averagely aged 25 (most of them were in their teens to late […]