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Established in 1929, the NUS Faculty of Dentistry supports the three thrusts of NUS: quality education; high impact research and entrepreneurship, in service of the country and society. By promoting excellence in our educational programmes and encouraging research to cultivate innovative solutions, the Faculty strives to nurture our students into clinically competent, socially and ethically respon

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08/09/2026

NUS Dentistry is proud to have partnered with Dyson in enabling the design of a proxy plaque developed by Dyson, which was used to evaluate the performance of different jet designs. This collaboration aided in the development of the Dyson CameraJet™, bringing together dental expertise and engineering innovation.

The funded collaboration allowed Dyson engineers to evaluate and refine different fluid-jet designs in a controlled laboratory setting, contributing to the testing of the CameraJet™’s conical jet. Such partnerships highlight the value of synthesising dental expertise with engineering, imaging, AI, and fluid dynamics to address real-world challenges in oral healthcare.

We're delighted to have contributed to this journey and look forward to exploring new possibilities at the intersection of dental science, technology, and innovation ✨.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4r9hB9V

🎓✨ Class of 2026, this one’s for you!On 27 August, we gathered at Furama RiverFront to celebrate our newly graduated Cla...
02/09/2026

🎓✨ Class of 2026, this one’s for you!

On 27 August, we gathered at Furama RiverFront to celebrate our newly graduated Class of 2026 — this time, as our newest alumni! 💙

It was a wonderful evening of good food, fond memories and catching up with educators, as we bid farewell to our graduates and welcomed them into the NUS Dentistry alumni community. We also introduced our class ambassadors, who will continue to keep the Class of 2026 connected beyond graduation.

Here’s to the friendships, memories and journeys ahead. Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🦷🎓✨

Happy Teachers’ Day to all of our educators! ✨This month, we celebrate the dedicated educators who do so much more than ...
01/09/2026

Happy Teachers’ Day to all of our educators! ✨

This month, we celebrate the dedicated educators who do so much more than teach. You inspire curiosity, nurture confidence, challenge minds, and shape the next generation of dental professionals.

From the clinic to the classroom, the hallway to the simulation lab, your passion for education and commitment to our students make a lasting difference — not only in the dentists we train, but in the future of oral healthcare.

Thank you for inspiring, guiding, and empowering the dentists of tomorrow.

Happy Teachers’ Day! 💙

We were pleased to welcome a delegation comprising members of the Board of Directors and senior management of IHH Health...
31/08/2026

We were pleased to welcome a delegation comprising members of the Board of Directors and senior management of IHH Healthcare on 28 August.

Hosted by our dean, Professor Chris Peck, the delegation had the opportunity to get a closer look at our simulation laboratory where future dental professionals develop and refine their clinical skills in a safe, technology-enabled learning environment.

Prof Peck also shared an introduction to our faculty, highlighting our programmes and educational approach, and engaged the delegation in a lively exchange of questions and ideas.

Visits such as these open the door to meaningful conversations between academia and healthcare. We look forward to exploring opportunities to deepen connections, exchange expertise, and contribute together to the future of dental education and oral healthcare. 🤝

Exciting new research from NUS Dentistry is shedding light on why temporomandibular disorders (TMD) can affect people in...
27/08/2026

Exciting new research from NUS Dentistry is shedding light on why temporomandibular disorders (TMD) can affect people in such different ways. 🔍

Published in the internationally acclaimed The Journal of Headache and Pain, the study, led by Visiting Associate Professor Zheng Lei, analysed genetic data from more than 975,000 individuals and identified evidence for two distinct biological pathways underlying TMD — one associated with anxiety and another that appears to operate independently of mental health.

The findings reveal that anxiety-related genetics account for only around one-fifth of the inherited genetic risk for TMD. The remaining risk appears to involve biological processes linked to inflammation, musculoskeletal tissues, and pain processing.

By uncovering different genes, brain networks, and cell types associated with these pathways, the research offers a new framework for understanding the biological complexity of TMD.

While the findings do not define new clinical subtypes, they could help pave the way towards more precise research, diagnosis, and treatment and, ultimately, more personalised approaches to care.

Congratulations to our researchers on this important contribution to the global understanding of chronic pain! 👏

(image from left to right: NUS Dentistry students Yang Xin, Cao Yu, and Hou Bozhi, and Visiting A/P Zheng Lei)

Learn more the study here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41796324/

Congratulations to Dr Eunice Lua, whose research project received Second Prize at the Scientific Competition held during...
25/08/2026

Congratulations to Dr Eunice Lua, whose research project received Second Prize at the Scientific Competition held during the NUS Dentistry Graduate Symposium! 🎉

Titled “Development of Cross-Modality Matching Approach for Pain Phenotyping — Preliminary Findings from Healthy Adults”, Dr Lua’s project explores whether pain can be better understood by looking beyond a single pressure pain threshold.

As part of Project MAP3 (Multi-modal Assessment of Pain: Pressure to Perception), the study uses individually calibrated pressure intensities alongside measures such as handgrip force, bite force, and pain drawings to develop a more comprehensive picture of pain perception. 💥

Preliminary findings suggest that pain may be better characterised through stimulus-response profiles across a continuum, rather than a single data point. While conventional findings showed lower pain thresholds among females, these differences became less apparent when responses across increasing pressure intensities were examined.

The findings are preliminary, with recruitment and analyses ongoing, but the successful demonstration of this novel approach provides an exciting foundation for future pain research.

The broader Project MAP3 brings together researchers from NUS Dentistry, NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and Umeå University, with support from the Singapore Dental Association Endowment Fund.

Congratulations to Dr Lua and the entire Project MAP3 research team on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

Read more about the award-winning project here: https://www.dentistry.nus.edu.sg/news/nus-dentistry-celebrates-excellence-in-pain-research-at-graduate-symposium-2026/

If pictures could speak a thousand words, these would tell the story of Rag & Flag 2026. 💙🧡The energy. The passion. The ...
18/08/2026

If pictures could speak a thousand words, these would tell the story of Rag & Flag 2026. 💙🧡

The energy. The passion. The joy. The sheer determination of our Dentistry students giving it everything they had on the Rag stage — and the unforgettable moment when all that hard work paid off.

On 8 August, NUS Dentistry took home Gold for both Rag & Flag, and was crowned the Overall Winner of Rag & Flag 2026! 🏆🥇

From the dance floor to the celebrations, these photos say it all. A moment of pride, a celebration of teamwork, and a memory our students will carry for years to come.

This is Dentistry spirit. This is what happens when you give it your all. ❤️‍🔥

🏅 Celebrating dedication and service. We are delighted to congratulate our colleagues Ms Chiang Im-Ping Perina and Ms Go...
11/08/2026

🏅 Celebrating dedication and service.

We are delighted to congratulate our colleagues Ms Chiang Im-Ping Perina and Ms Goh Mei Ling on being conferred the Long Service Medal at the National Day Awards 2026.

The Long Service Medal recognises individuals who have dedicated many years of committed and exemplary service to Singapore. We are proud to celebrate Perina and Mei Ling for their unwavering commitment, professionalism and invaluable contributions to the NUS Faculty of Dentistry and the wider community.

Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved national honour! 👏

Read more: https://www.dentistry.nus.edu.sg/news/long-service-medal-national-day-awards-2026/

As populations across the world continue to age, promoting good oral health for older adults has never been more importa...
31/07/2026

As populations across the world continue to age, promoting good oral health for older adults has never been more important 🧓👴👵.

On 24 July 2026, the ASEAN University Network – Geriatric Dentistry Thematic Network (AUN-GDENT) was officially established to advance collaborative education, research, and capacity building in geriatric dentistry across the region.

NUS Dentistry is proud to be one of the four founding institutions, alongside Universiti Malaya, Universitas Indonesia, and Khon Kaen University. The network was jointly spearheaded by Professors Jacob John, Linda Kusdhany, Waranuch Pitiphat, and Associate Professor Mun Loke Wong.

Guided by a five-year strategic plan, AUN-GDENT aims to strengthen inter-professional education, inform policy, and foster collaborative oral healthcare for older adults across ASEAN. Together with partners across the region, the network will work towards improving oral health and enhancing the quality of life of older adults — because healthy smiles support healthy ageing 😊.

Read more about the collaboration here: https://www.dentistry.nus.edu.sg/news/nus-dentistry-advances-geriatric-oral-health-with-new-thematic-network-under-the-asean-university-network-aun/

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