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[ISY-3]The Current Status and Future Direction of Geriatric Dentistry in Singapore
○Mei Na Tan1,2 (1. National University Centre for Oral Health Singapore、2. Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore)
【Biography】
EDUCATION DETAILS
July 2004 – June 2008: Bachelor of Dental Surgery, National University of Singapore, Faculty of Dentistry. Qualification: BDS (Singapore)
July 2011- June 2014: Master of Dental Surgery (Prosthodontics), National University of Singapore, Faculty of Dentistry. Qualification: MDS (Prosthodontics) (Singapore), M Pros RCS (Edinburgh)
July 2015- July 2016: Certificate in Geriatric and Special Needs Dentistry, University of Iowa, USA. Qualification: Cert Geriatric and Special Needs Dentistry (Iowa)
CURRENT ROLE
- Consultant (Prosthodontics), National University Centre for Oral Health Singapore (NUCOHS)
- Assistant Professor (Clinician track), Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore
- Head, NUCOHS Dental Clinic@ Alexandra Hospital
- President, Special Care Dentistry Association of Singapore
EDUCATION DETAILS
July 2004 – June 2008: Bachelor of Dental Surgery, National University of Singapore, Faculty of Dentistry. Qualification: BDS (Singapore)
July 2011- June 2014: Master of Dental Surgery (Prosthodontics), National University of Singapore, Faculty of Dentistry. Qualification: MDS (Prosthodontics) (Singapore), M Pros RCS (Edinburgh)
July 2015- July 2016: Certificate in Geriatric and Special Needs Dentistry, University of Iowa, USA. Qualification: Cert Geriatric and Special Needs Dentistry (Iowa)
CURRENT ROLE
- Consultant (Prosthodontics), National University Centre for Oral Health Singapore (NUCOHS)
- Assistant Professor (Clinician track), Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore
- Head, NUCOHS Dental Clinic@ Alexandra Hospital
- President, Special Care Dentistry Association of Singapore
As one of the fastest-ageing nations in Asia, Singapore has made significant strides in addressing the oral health needs of its older population. Geriatric dentistry has gained substantial recognition and evolved across clinical practice, education, and research. However, persistent challenges remain, offering valuable opportunities to drive further progress in supporting the oral health of older adults.