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Understanding Digitalisation & Disabilities in Dentistry

1 - 3 November 2019
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
Singapore

Organised by: Supported by:

 Workshops Track 1 @ Nanyang Polytechnic

8:45 AM Registration

Dental Hygiene Instrumentation

9:00 AM Ms Soon Lay Yong, Ms Orratai Tucker

11:00 AM Tea Break

Dental Hygiene Instrumentation (continued)

11:15 AM
Ms Soon Lay Yong, Ms Orratai Tucker

1:00 PM Lunch / Exhibition

Dental Hygiene Instrumentation (continued)

2:00 PM
Ms Soon Lay Yong, Ms Orratai Tucker

3:30 PM Tea Break

Dental Hygiene Instrumentation (continued)

3:45 PM Ms Soon Lay Yong, Ms Orratai Tucker

5:30 PM End of Workshop

 Workshops Track 2 and 3 @ Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

8:45 AM Registration Registration

Track 2 Track 3

Guided Biofilm Therapy-Ultrasonic 3-Dimensional Intraoral Scanning

TRIOS by 3Shape /
9:00 AM Scaling & Air Polishing Revisited CEREC Omnicam by Dentsply Sirona /
Dr Wong Li Beng iTero by Align Technology

11:00 AM Tea Break

Guided Biofilm Therapy-Ultrasonic 3-Dimensional Intraoral Scanning

Scaling & Air Polishing Revisited TRIOS by 3Shape /
11:15 AM CEREC Omnicam by Dentsply Sirona /
(continued)
Dr Wong Li Beng iTero by Align Technology

1:00 PM Lunch / Exhibition

Innovation and Advancement in 3-Dimensional Intraoral Scanning

OHT Clinical Practice TRIOS by 3Shape /
2:00 PM CEREC Omnicam by Dentsply Sirona /
Arish Naresh
iTero by Align Technology

3:30 PM Tea Break

Management of Patients with 3-Dimensional Intraoral Scanning

Intellectual Disability and TRIOS by 3Shape /
3:45 PM CEREC Omnicam by Dentsply Sirona /
Behavioural Challenges
Dr Tay Chong Meng iTero by Align Technology

5:30 PM End of Workshop

 Day 1 : 2 November 2019
8:00 AM Registration

8:30 AM Opening Address by Guest-of-Honour Dr Chng Chai Kiat

From 0 to 80-20: Oral Health Care Responsibility of the Dental

8:45 AM Dr Chng Chai Kiat
Profession

10:15 AM Tea Break / Exhibition

Revolving Doors – The Evolving OHT Landscape in New

10:30 AM Mr Arish Naresh
Zealand and the Asia Pacific Region

Digital Treatment Planning for Improved Patient

11:30 AM Dr Geraldine Lee
Communication and Care

12:30 PM Lunch / Exhibition

2:00 PM The Joys and Challenges of Dentistry within Nursing Homes Dr Goh Siew Hor

3:00 PM Digital Dentistry in Everyday Practice Dr Ronnie Yap

4:00 PM Tea Break / Exhibition

Navigating Orthodontic Treatment in Children with Special

4:15 PM Dr Koo Chieh Shen
Needs

5:00 PM Can Artificial Intelligence Replace a Paediatric Dentist? Dr Tan Wee Kiat

5:45 PM Announcement of Shortlisted Posters / Closing Session

6:00 PM End of Day 1 Scientific Seminar
7:00 PM Networking Dinner
 Day 2 : 3 November 2019
8:00 AM Registration

8:45 AM Impact of Oral Diseases on Dental Disability A/Prof Adrian Yap

10:15 AM Tea Break / Exhibition

Retention of Compromised Teeth in Aging Patients – Are We

10:30 AM Prof Finbarr Allen
on the Right Track?

Data Collection and Analytics: Ethical Considerations in

11:30 AM Ms Alcey Ang
Geriatric Research

12:30 PM Lunch / Exhibition

A Speech and Language Therapist’s Perspective - About Dry

2:00 PM Ms Joanna Harris
Mouth

3:00 PM Looking to the Future, Shaping Dentistry A/Prof Wong Mun Loke

4:00 PM Tea Break / Exhibition

4:15 PM Patient Motivation and Education in the Dental Practice Mr Darren Lee

Identification, Diagnosis and Prevalence of MIH in Singapore

5:00 PM Dr Ng Jing Jing
Children

5:45 PM Award Ceremony for Best Posters / Closing Ceremony

6:00 PM End of Day 2 Scientific Seminar

*Exclusive Limited Attendance Workshop*

<10:30AM to 12:30 PM>
Temporal-Mandibular Disorders - Screening and Diagnosis
Prof Adrian Yap
 Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
1 Jurong East Street 21 Singapore 609606

NTFGH is accessible by Car or Taxi via

the following expressways:

§ Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE): Exit

at Jurong Town Hall Road (Exit 13).

§ Pan Island Expressway (PIE): Exit at

Toh Guan Road (Exit 30).

Nearest MRT Station: Jurong East MRT Station (NS1/EW24)

§ Take Exit D and proceed along J-Walk via Westgate to reach NTFGH/JCH.
§ Take Exit C and proceed along J-Walk via JEM to reach NTFGH/JCH.
Nearest Bus Stops:
Bus Stop Location Bus Services
A Boon Lay Way 49, 99
(No. 28069) Block 203
B Boon Lay Way 49, 98, 98M, 99
(No. 28061) Jurong East Bus Interchange
C Boon Lay Way 49, 99, 990
(No. 28059) Before Toh Guan Road
D Boon Lay Way 49, 99, 990
(No. 28051) After Jurong East Street 11
 Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
1 Jurong East Street 21 Singapore 609606

Programme Location

Lectures Auditorium, Tower A, Level 1

Track 1 – Nanyang Polytechnic, Block H514

Workshops
Track 2 & 3 – Training Rooms, Tower A, Level 1

Poster Presentation Foyer

Trade Exhibition Foyer

 Ms Soon Lay Yong
MS (Oral Biology), RDH, OHT, AAS (Dental Hygiene & Dental Assisting),
BA (Information Systems) (Hons)

Lay began her career in dental hygiene education as a junior-year lead instructor at Clark College in
Washington USA. She is currently a Senior Lecturer with the Department of Oral Health Therapy,
School of Health Sciences, at Nanyang Polytechnic.

Lay earned her Associate of Applied Science degrees in Dental Assisting (Magna Cum Laude) and
Dental Hygiene (Magna Cum Laude) from Lake Washington Institute of Technology. She received a
degree in Business Administration (Information Systems) with Distinction and Cum Laude, and
Masters of Science in Oral Biology from University of Washington.

Lay is a member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), Washington State Dental
Hygienists’ Association (WSDHA) and Association for Oral Health Therapists (Singapore). She
received the Life Long Learning Grant by WSDHA, and also presented at the ADHA’s Center for
Lifelong Learning 87th Annual Session in Las Vegas USA, International Dental Exhibition and Meeting
Singapore 2014 and Asia Pacific Dental Congress 2015.

In addition to teaching, Lay maintains clinical practice as a part-time dental hygienist. Lay currently
serves a member of the Oral Health Therapy Accreditation Committee of Singapore Dental Council,
and the Geriatric and Special Needs workgroup in Ministry of Health, Singapore.
 Ms Orratai Tucker
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, EASTERN WASHINGTON; Cheney,
WA
Dental Hygiene Certificate, CLARK COLLEGE; Vancouver, WA
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Orratai has got her Bachelor Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution. Orratai has
over ten years of experience in prevention of oral diseases, treatment of conditions of the
periodontium, and oral health education. She is well versed in the use of Dentrix, Diagnadent, Digital
Radiographs, and Air Abrasion while providing care at over thirty dental venues.

Orratai has got three years of dental hygiene teaching experience in the US and was responsible for
providing quality clinical, didactic, and lab instruction to students through well prepared classes,
relevant assignments, fair assessment of learning, clear documentation of student progress, and
support of the academic success for at-risk students.

Orratai is currently registered as a Dental Hygienist in Singapore and has worked in a private
practice. She is also an adjunct lecturer at Nanyang Polytechnic.
Dr Wong Li Beng
Director, Preventive Dentistry
Consultant, Dentistry at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
BDS (Singapore)
MDS Periodontology (Singapore)
MRD RCS (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)
FAMS Periodontology (Singapore)

Dr. Wong Li Beng is a Consultant and Periodontist at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and Jurong
Medical Centre in Singapore. He is currently the Director of Service for Preventive Dentistry.

He obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the National University of Singapore (NUS)
in 2005. He went on to pursue his post-graduate training in Periodontology and graduated with a
Master of Dental Surgery degree in 2010. In the same year, he obtained his fellowship from the
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (United Kingdom). In 2012, he received the certificate of
Specialist Registration with Singapore Dental Council as a Periodontist. In 2013, he obtained his
fellowship from the Academy of Medicine, Singapore. Besides Dentistry, he also obtained his
Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture in 2011 from the Singapore College of Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM). He is currently a registered Acupuncturist with the TCM Practitioners Board.

Dr Wong provides a comprehensive range of non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy as well as
dental implant procedures. As an advocate for preventive dentistry, he has given numerous talks on
dental health preventive strategies to target groups like post-radiotherapy nasopharyngeal cancer
and diabetic patients. He is currently a clinical lecturer in NUS undergraduate program and an
adjunct lecturer in Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) oral health therapy diploma program. He sits in the
committee of the NYP Dental Hygiene and Therapy Advisory Panel. In addition, he also serves in the
Military Medicine Institute of the Singapore Armed Forces as a Periodontist. Dr Wong is currently the
chairman of the Chapter of Periodontics, Academy of Medicine, Singapore and is part of the Dental
Specialist Accreditation Committee. He is the Key Opinion Leader and Southeast Asia region trainer
for EMS piezo and airflow technology and has conducted numerous workshops for dentists both
local and overseas.
 Mr Arish Naresh
President of New Zealand Oral Health Therapist Association (NZDOHTA)
Masters in Health Science (Distinction), Post Grad Dip in Health Service
Management.
Diploma in Dental Therapy (Honours) Executive Director of Allied
Health, Scientific and Technical, Capital Coast District Health Board,
New Zealand and Founder of OWDSOCKS –Opportunities without
Discrimination. Chairperson – NZ Dental and Oral Health Therapists
Association.
Graduated from Fiji with honours in Dental Therapy in 2006 and moved to New Zealand. He then
completed his postgraduate education in Leadership and Management, then Masters in Health
Science with Distinction and currently manages the dental services for Tairawhiti District Health as
well as providing professional advisory and strategic leadership to 41 allied and technical disciplines.

He is also Board trustee of UNICEF NZ. He also chairs the board of NZ Dental and Oral Health
Therapist Association. Arish was awarded “Tairawhiti Men of the Year” for his services to
community development and recognised with the local hero medal and civic award for the region.
He was awarded the University of Auckland certificate of high achievement in the Kiwi bank Young
NZ’er of the Year 2015 awards.

Currently key focus areas are public health, social entrepreneurship, health/social inequalities,
multiculturalism, responsible leadership and human capital development. He has also founded the
brand “Opportunities without Discrimination” that has over 10,200 likes on Facebook.
Dr Tay Chong Meng
BDS (Singapore)
DCD (Special Needs Dentistry), University of Melbourne, Australia

Dr Tay Chong Meng received his basic dental degree at National University of Singapore (NUS) in
2002. He was awarded Geriatric and Special Needs Dentistry Scholarship by Ministry of Health
(MOH) Singapore in 2008 and subsequently completed his specialty training in Special Needs
Dentistry in Melbourne in 2012. After completion of his postgraduate studies, he has been working
at National University Health System Singapore where he provides clinical services at the National
University Hospital and assist in undergraduate education in NUS. He has also been assisting the
Chief Dental Officer in MOH Singapore since 2013.

Dr Tay has been volunteering his services as an oral care provider and educator in nursing homes as
well as special care organizations such as the Association for Persons with Special Needs and joining
his like-minded colleagues in overseas voluntary charitable dental missions during his free time.

Apart from promotion of oral health awareness to the caregivers of people with special needs, Dr
Tay is interested in promoting integration of oral care services with medical services to provide
medically challenging people with a better oral health related quality of life. He is currently assisting
the NUH radiation oncology team with the design and fabrication of intraoral positioning devices
during radiotherapy.
 Dr Chng Chai Kiat
Chief Dental Officer, Singapore
Registrar, Singapore Dental Council
Senior Consultant (Orthodontics) of the Dental Service and Cleft &
Craniofacial Dentistry Unit at the KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital

Dr Chng Chai Kiat is the current Chief Dental Officer of the Ministry of Health, Singapore and the
Registrar of the Singapore Dental Council.

He is a Senior Consultant (Orthodontics) of the Dental Service and Cleft & Craniofacial Dentistry Unit
at the KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. He treats a wide array of orthodontic cases including
provision of orthodontic care and is known for his ‘Surgery First’ Ortho-orthognathic management
and the treatment of cleft and craniofacial patients.

He received his Bachelor of Dentistry and Master of Dental Surgery (Orthodontics), from National
University of Singapore. He completed his Fellowship in Clinical Orthodontics at the Chang Gung
Memorial Hospital, Taiwan.

Dr Chng has a keen interest in clinical research and has been an investigator for various research
topics in the field of orthodontics. In recognition for his continuous efforts, Dr Chng was awarded
the Singapore Health Quality Service Award (Silver) in the year 2012.

Dr Chng is actively involved in volunteer work at Smile Asia (http://www.smileasia.org) where he

manages and integrates dental care for cleft lip and cleft palate patients into the interdisciplinary
teams. He is also the Committee Member for the Operation’s Medical Volunteer Credentialing
Committee.
Dr Geraldine Lee
Clinical Director, The Orthodontic Clinic
BDS (Singapore)
MDS Orthodontics (Singapore)
MOrth RCS (Edinburgh, UK)
FAMS (Orthodontics)

Dr Geraldine Lee is a Dean’s List graduate from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and was
awarded the University Bronze Medal. She obtained her Masters of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics
from NUS, as well as the Membership in Orthodontics of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh,
who awarded her Best Overseas Candidate. She is a Fellow of the Academy Of Medicine of Singapore
and is a registered Dental Specialist in Orthodontics with the Singapore Dental Council.

Dr Lee was a part-time clinical tutor to the Postgraduate Orthodontic programme at the Faculty of
Dentistry (NUS) as well as a Visiting Specialist at the National Dental Centre of Singapore. She was
the President of the Association of Orthodontists (Singapore) from 2015-2017, and is the current
Chair of the Chapter of Orthodontics of the College of Dental Surgeons in Singapore as well as a
member of the Dental Specialist Accreditation Committee for orthodontics.

She is currently in private practice, and has a special interest in digital orthodontics to enhance
patient care and communication, and surgery-first orthodontic–orthognathic management of
patients with dentofacial deformities. She is a key opinion leader for 3Shape and lectures both
regionally and locally on digital orthodontics.
 Dr Goh Siew Hor
BDS (Singapore)

Dr Goh Siew Hor graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from NUS in 2008 where he was also
awarded the Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Prize for his research in dental caries.

He is presently the Assistant Director at NTUC Health where he heads the Dental and Family
Medicine services.

He is a member of the Medical Advisory Committee at St Luke’s Community Hospital and Singapore
Dental Health Foundation. In 2018, he was awarded the Singapore Patient Advocacy Award for his
contributions to dental care in the nursing home.
Dr Ronnie Yap
BDS (Singapore)
Past-President of the Asian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry and the
Aesthetic Dentistry Society of Singapore

Dr Ronnie Yap is Past-President of both the Asian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry and the Aesthetic
Dentistry Society of Singapore. He is also adjunct senior lecturer in the restorative dentistry
department of the National University of Singapore.

He is currently a managing partner in a private group dental practice (with 6 practices) where half his
time is spent on clear orthodontic aligner therapy for adult patients and the other half on aesthetic
and restorative dentistry.

Dr Ronnie Yap has been an Invisalign Platinum Elite Provider since 2011 and is also founder of the
Aesthetic and Digital Dentistry Academy which provides training courses for dentist with live patient
courses, hands-on and demonstrations. He is an Instructor with the MiCD (Minimally Invasive
Cosmetic Dentistry) Academy and has lectured extensively in Asia on the topic of aesthetic dentistry
and clear aligners and has a keen interest in nutrition and sports.
 Dr Koo Chieh Shen
BDS (Singapore)
MOrth RCS (Edinburgh, UK)

Dr Koo acquired his dental degree at the National University of Singapore in 2011. He completed a
3-year specialist Orthodontic training programme at the Eastman Dental Institute in London, where
he gained his Membership in Orthodontics with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2016.
At KK Women's and Children's Hospital where he is based, Dr Koo is fortunate to be able to care and
provide orthodontic treatment for patients with Cleft lip and palate and other complex dento-facial
anomalies. In addition, he enjoys participating in yearly volunteer mission trips, which continuously
seeks to improve the lives of children born with facial deformities.
Dr Tan Wee Kiat
National Dental Centre Singapore
Clinical - Restorative Dentistry
Senior Consultant
BDS (Singapore), MSc (Paedodontics)(UK)

Dr. Tan Wee Kiat is a Senior Consultant of the Paediatric Dentistry Unit of National Dental Centre of
Singapore. She was formerly an Adjunct Senior Clinical Lecturer at the National University of
Singapore from 2010-2014.

Dr. Tan Wee Kiat graduated from University of Singapore in 1978, with the Singapore Merit
Scholarship for the study of B.D.S. University of Singapore. She proceeded to get her Masters in
Children’s Dentistry from University of London in 1981. In addition, she received her Certificate in
Advanced Paediatric Dentistry, New York University in 1989, and Fellowship from Academy of
Medicine Singapore in 2000.

Aside from her clinical duties, she actively researches on and lectures on Paediatric Dentistry, and
has published multiple research papers on her specialty area. Dr Tan is currently Senior Consultant in
the Paediatric Dentistry Unit, National Dental Centre of Singapore, and visiting Consultant,
KKWCH.Member of Singapore Dental Association Ethics Committee Resource Panel, as well as a
Committee Member of the Society for Paediatric Dentistry, Singapore.
 A/Prof. Dr. Adrian Yap
Head & Senior Consultant, Dentistry
BDS (Singapore)
MSc (Conservative Dentistry)
PhD (Singapore)
Grad Dip (Psychotherapy)
FAMS (Prosthodontics)

A/Prof. Adrian Yap is a Senior Consultant / Prosthodontist at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and
Jurong Medical Centre. He is Head, Department of Dentistry of Jurong Health, Singapore’s western
public healthcare cluster. In addition,

Dr. Yap is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Science and Technology, SIM University (UniSIM),
Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Indonesia (UI) and University of Malaya as well as Clinical Associate
Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore (NUS). Dr. Yap is also an
Honorary Professor of Hong Kong University, one of the top Dental Schools in the world.

Dr. Yap obtained his BDS degree from NUS in 1991 where he received several awards including the
FAC Ohlers Gold Medal for best clinical student and Terrell Silver Medal for distinction in
Prosthodontics. He went on to pursue his post-graduate training and graduated from the Institute of
Dental Surgery (University of London), where he was conferred the prestigious 3M Dental
Postgraduate Prize, with a Masters in Conservative Dentistry in 1993. Dr. Yap obtained his Doctor of
Philosophy degree from NUS in 2001 and his Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy from the Faculty of
Medicine, NUS in 2004.

On top of his academic accolades, he has also received many teaching, service excellence and
research awards in the areas of Dental Materials and Craniofacial Biology. Dr. Yap is known for his
expertise in Temporomandibular Disorders, Dental Sleep Medicine and Restorative Dentistry. He
lectures world-wide and has authored more than 185 refereed journal articles (H-index of 35), 590
conference / seminar papers, several book chapters and patents in these areas.

Dr. Yap is a reviewer for numerous international journals and serves in the editorial boards of several
including Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice (CRANIO),
Operative Dentistry as well as Current Nanoscience.
Prof. Patrick Finbarr Allen
Dean, NUS Faculty of Dentistry
Chair, University Dental Cluster, National University Hospital
Director, National University Centre for Oral Health, Singapore

Professor Patrick Finbarr Allen is a Prosthodontist by training and has a particular interest in oral
rehabilitation of older adults and gerodontology. He is Dean of the NUS Faculty of Dentistry and a
Senior Consultant at the University Dental Cluster, National University Hospital.

Professor Allen’s research interests are in the area of quality of life, geriatric oral health services
research and clinical studies to determine the functional and psycho-social impact of oral
rehabilitation on older adults. He has published in excess of 110 peer reviewed scientific journal
articles and received the Distinguished Scientist Award for Geriatric Oral Health Research from the
International Association for Dental Research in 2011.
 Ms Alcey Ang
Clinical Research Coordinator (SGH)

Dip in Oral Health Therapy (Singapore)

MSc (Applied Gerontology)

Alcey holds a Master degree in Applied Gerontology at Nanyang Technological University and a
Bachelor first class degree in Psychology at University of Western Australia.

She is currently a clinical research coordinator at Singapore General Hospital, actively involved in
research topics that examine the prevalence, associated risk factors and impact of hypoglycaemia in
type 2 diabetes. Prior to the current role, she practiced as a dental hygienist in the private sector.

Since 2015, she has co-authored several articles that have published in the Journal of Political
Psychology, International Journal of Clinical Practice, Current Medical Research and Opinion, and
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. She aims to translate data-driven health research into
tangible benefits and outcomes within the healthcare system.
Ms Joanna Harris
B SP. Path, University of Queensland (1994)
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist, Speech Pathology Australia
(CPSP)

Jo is an adult and paediatric speech pathologist with over 24 years’ experience. She has worked
within schools, the community, private practice and within the hospital setting both here, interstate
and overseas. She also spent several years working within the Australian Divisions of General
Practice supporting the education of GP’s and Nurses.

Jo currently works in her own private practice in a small regional setting in Samford Valley just
outside Brisbane. In the recent past, she has worked within Community Health Services with adults
experiencing a broad range of communication and swallowing disorders.
Her passion is working in the area of dysphagia and neurological disease ensuring her patients
receive practical, functional and timely support for both communication and swallowing issues.

Jo joined Auspharm as a Consultant Speech Pathologist for Oral 7 in 2017, providing practical,
clinically based support and education to other health professional and consumers.
 A/Prof. Wong Mun Loke
Vice Dean (Academic Affairs)
Faculty of Dentistry
National University of Singapore

Associate Professor Wong Mun Loke is currently Vice Dean (Academic Affairs) in the Faculty of
Dentistry, National University of Singapore (NUS). He oversees the strategic planning, development,
implementation and monitoring of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme.

Trained in Dental Public Health, he is also the Co-Ordinator of the undergraduate Dental Public
Health programme where he helms a significant part of the teaching. He also plans and delivers the
Behavioural Science programme in the pre-clinical and clinical phases of the undergraduate training.
Mun Loke has an interest in inter-professional education and works closely with colleagues from
Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Social Work in NUS to promote such collaborative learning.

Prior to his full-time academic career, Mun Loke spent close to 15 years working in the Health
Promotion Board, Singapore. During that time, he held a wide range of preventive health care
portfolios and leadership roles in oral and general health promotion covering a broad spectrum of
public health concerns including tobacco control, nutrition, obesity prevention, mental wellness, as
well as, senior management functions.

In the earlier years of his career, he also assumed clinical roles in general paediatric dentistry with
the School Dental Service. His career in health promotion and engagement in teaching has
contributed to his extensive experience in communications, an area which he has a keen passion
for.
Mr Darren Lee
Dip. Dental Hygiene & Therapy
B. Psychology
Candidate for MSc Psychology

Darren Lee is one of the top graduates from Nanyang Polytechnic’s Diploma in Oral Health Therapy
course, having graduated in 2008 with Merit and awarded the best in clinical practice. It was his
exposure and fascination in patients’ emotional regulation, especially in negative emotions, that has
led him to pursue further education in Psychology.

He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the Singapore Management University in
2014. During his time of undergraduate studies, he maintained active practice working at an
orthodontic clinic with an interest in managing paediatric patients. Today, besides practicing at the
clinic, he runs a swim school, coaching and managing students with water anxiety and phobia.

He is currently pursuing his Masters in Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London.

 Dr Ng Jing Jing
BDS (Singapore)
MClinDent Paediatric Dentistry (London)

Dr Ng Jing Jing is a Private Practitioner at Petite Smiles. In 2005, she was awarded an overseas
Manpower Development Scholarship by the Ministry of Health to study in London, UK. She
completed her Master in Clinical Dentistry (Paediatric Dentistry) in 2007.

She is a Visiting Consultant in KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital and part-time Clinical Teacher in
the Faculty of Dentistry, NUS. She also lecturer for the Institution of Technical Education (NITEC in
Dental Assisting).
She is an active member of Society for Paediatric Dentistry (Singapore) and a member of the
European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry.
 Track 1, 09:00 – 18:00, Nanyang Polytechnic Block H514
Hand Instrumentation
Ms Soon Lay Yong, Ms Orratai Tucker

In view of the quality of periodontal debridement, are you satisfied with the dental hygiene
armamentarium you currently use? Ever think outside the box to use more advanced dental
hygiene instruments, other than the ones you usually use, to achieve precise periodontal
assessment and effective periodontal debridement? In dental hygiene practice, significant
amount of time is spent on periodontal debridement during non-surgical periodontal
therapy. Successful instrumentation reduces gingival inflammation, eliminates bleeding and
improves periodontal health and tissue integrity. Knowing how to use specialized periodontal
instruments can aid in the efficacy of removing calculus, thereby, reducing the time spent
scaling during an already tight patient schedule. During the Hand Instrumentation lecture,
we will discuss and review the fundamentals, such as, the design characteristics of an 11/12
explorer and various specialized periodontal instruments including mini area-specific curettes
and periodontal files, and how to use them effectively. Fostering on the concepts from the
lecture, participants will get hands-on experience to learn and appreciate the appropriate use
of these instruments during the workshop.
 Track 2, 09:00 – 13:00, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
Guided Biofilm Therapy-Ultrasonic Scaling & Air Polishing Revisited
Dr Wong Li Beng

The objective of successful prophylaxis is to achieve and maintain an apathogenic oral

microbial environment through long term oral hygiene measures both by the patient as well
as by the dental professional.
Modern air-polishing devices are becoming increasingly significant in the context of
maintenance therapy. It is important that dentists and oral health therapists are kept abreast
of the latest technological advancement in an evidence-based approach. The correct usage of
ultrasonic scaler is also important in ensuring a comfortable treatment process.
This workshop will amalgamate the use of air-polishing and ultrasonic scaling and how they
can be applied in the concept of Guided Biofilm Therapy.

Track 2, 14:00 – 15:30, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

Innovation and Advancement in OHT Clinical Practice
Mr Arish Naresh

Oral health therapy is changing with advancements in technology to manage pain in dentistry
and the availability of newer and better materials. This workshop will focus on the latest
innovations in the sector including demonstrating the use of “The Wand”, Smart Bur Systems
and White Amalgam. The workshop will also focus on how to improve communication skills
with patients and colleagues using internationally validated communication tool.
 Track 2, 15:45 – 18:00, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
Management of Patients with Intellectual Disability and Behavioural Challenges
Dr Tay Chong Meng

Special Needs Dentistry (or Special Care Dentistry) encompasses the management of people
within a wide spectrum, ranging from intellectual disability/cognitive impairment,
psychological and behavioral challenges, motor and/or sensory challenges, to complex
medical conditions inclusive of neurological and oncological diseases.
It has been associated with the population of people with congenital and developmental
disabilities and these people tend to have less visibility from the public due to traditional
Asian cultural values. Changes in culture have led to more public visibility of these individuals
in the recent years and heightened public awareness has led to advocacy to provide these
people with a better quality of life, including that related to oral health. However, behavioural
challenges amongst those with intellectual disability can be pose a hurdle to oral healthcare.
In addition to effective chairside management to address any dental concerns, strategies to
engage the patient and caregivers are crucial towards the holistic management of these
patients. This presentation will highlight the various strategies to manage their behavior and
oral health conditions.

Track 3, 09:00 – 18:00, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

3-Dimensional Intraoral Scanning
3D Scanning trainers

Digital work flow in dentistry has increased in recent years due to the advancement in
technologies such as intraoral scanners and clinical software systems. Many find it
exceptionally useful as a data recorder, a diagnostic tool and treatment plan forecasting tool.
This allows clinicians to project the desired outcome of a patient’s oral hygiene
status/condition and aid them in accurate decision-making. It will enhance the skills of
clinicians when they have a detailed image of a patient’s oral health status.
 Sunday Special, 10:30 – 12:30, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
Temporal-Mandibular Disorders - Screening and Diagnosis
A/Prof Adrian Yap

Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) are a significant public health problem. They refer to a
collection of dental and medical conditions affecting the temporomandibular joints,
masticatory muscles and / or associated structures. TMD are the most common cause of
non-dental orofacial pain. They are also the second most widespread musculoskeletal
condition and can significantly impact the quality of life of individuals. In addition to orofacial
pain, the other signs / symptoms of TMD include headaches, otological complaints, jaw joint
sounds, jaw function difficulties, limited or abnormal jaw movements as well as catching /
locking of the jaws. Due to their wide variety of signs / symptoms, TMD are frequently under
and mis-diagnosed in clinical practice. Population studies show that approximately 75% of
people have signs while 33% have symptoms of TMD. The prevalence of TMD in children and
adolescents had been reported to range from 16 to 68%. As such, most oral health therapists
and dentists will encounter patients with TMD in a routine work week.

This three-part workshop aims to help participants know the current concepts of TMD, their
epidemiology, classification and etiology. Participants will learn how to assess and diagnose
for TMD using screening tools and conduct a TMD screening examination. An overview of
non-surgical (conservative) and surgical TMD management will also be presented. The
majority of patients with TMD respond well to conservative treatment. For some patients,
the TMD are more chronic and may develop as a reaction to psychosocial stresses. The
diagnosis and management of these patients are more complex, often requiring an inter-
disciplinary approach.

Outline
§ TMD I: Introduction, Epidemiology, Classification and Etiology
§ TMD II: Screening Questionnaires and Examination (Hands-on)
§ TMD III: Diagnosis and Management
 Day One, 08:30 – 10:15, Auditorium
From 0 to 80-20: Oral Health Care Responsibility of the Dental Profession
Dr Chng Chai Kiat

We begin our life journey with no teeth and it was accepted that we complete our life
journey edentulous. This may have been the norm maybe 20 years ago, but not today. The
Dental Profession plays an important role in ensuring quality of life for individuals especially
in the later years. Eating, speaking and generally feeling good about one’s appearance is
intrinsically linked to having good dentition. In the 8020 campaign which promotes having at
least 20 teeth present at the age of 80, is a goal that we as the dental profession should
endeavour to achieve for our population. Proper planning on a national level involving
dentists, oral health therapists and dental support staff is crucial to ensure acceptable quality
of care in oral health from birth to the end of life.

Day One, 10:30 – 11:30, Auditorium

Revolving Doors - The Evolving OHT Landscape in NZ and the Asia-Pacific
Region
Mr Arish Naresh

The world is seeing the rise in the number of oral health therapy graduates and the
graduates are now advancing their skills and scopes rapidly to meet the needs of our
population. This lecture will highlight the legislative environment when it comes to OHT
practice in Australia and New Zealand. The audience will be informed of what’s on the
horizon for OHTs and how they can influence the change in practice in their own countries.
Arish will also talk about the importance of professional associations in advancing practice in
respective countries.
 Day One, 11:30 – 12:30, Auditorium
Digital Treatment Planning for Improved Patient Communication and Care
Dr Geraldine Lee

Making the switch and going digital – Dr Geraldine Lee shares her experience in exploring
digital orthodontics. She will discuss how implementing a digital orthodontic workflow in her
practice has enhanced treatment planning, patient communication, as well as patient
experience, and improved efficiency for her practice. Digital treatment planning and
simulation allows orthodontists to try out different treatment options with accuracy and
predictability, and allows patients to visualize their end result, greatly aiding in their decision-
making.

Day One, 14:00 – 15:00, Auditorium

The Joys and Challenges of Dentistry within Nursing Homes
Dr Goh Siew Hor

Nursing Home patients are both a joy and challenge to treat – a joy because long term
institutionalised care provides opportunities to develop meaningful care relationships
between the dental team and the patient. However, patients who reside in nursing homes
are medically complex and many will progress toward end-of-life care. This lecture does not
provide solutions but continues an ongoing conversation on how to best adapt practices that
focus on the dignity, comfort and well-being of the patient.
 Day One, 15:00 – 16:00, Auditorium
Digital Dentistry in Everyday Practice
Dr Ronnie Yap

We are now in the 4th Industrial revolution and at the cusp of the 5th. Dentistry is not
immune to it. Digital applications have been and continue to transform the way we practice
dentistry. In this presentation Dr Ronnie Yap will share how he incorporates the digital
workflow into his practice and how digitisation has increased the scope of work of not only
the dentist but the remaining members of the team including the assistants, hygienist, front
desk and laboratory technicians.

Day One, 16:15 – 17:00, Auditorium

Navigating Orthodontic Treatment in Children with Special Needs
Dr Koo Chieh Shen

Special needs individuals often present with high orthodontic treatment needs because of
their severe malocclusions. Despite this, the same group of patients do not routinely receive
the necessary orthodontic treatment. A balance has to be sought between the clinician and
caregivers to formulate an appropriate treatment plan that the patient may tolerate. We will
look at the different ways to evaluate children with special needs and how to integrate
orthodontic treatment for a better smile.
 Day One, 17:00 – 17:45, Auditorium
Can Artificial Intelligence Replace a Paediatric Dentist?
Dr Tan Wee Kiat

It is estimated that in the near future Dentists have a 35% chance of being replaced by AI.
How about Paediatric Dentists? Can robots be programmed to manage the dental anxieties
of children? If so, what would it need to know? A Paediatric Dentist must be able to pick up
the nuances of behaviour in the child (and parent) choose one or several of the behaviour
management techniques she has learnt, apply them and decide if this route is likely to work
for the treatment needs of the child. Dr Tan discusses the science and art of non-
pharmacological management of apprehensive children.
 Day Two, 08:30 – 10:15, Auditorium
Interactions between Oral Diseases and Dental Disabilities
A/Prof Adrian Yap

“Disabilities” is an umbrella term that encompasses impairments, activity limitations and

participation restrictions. While impairment denotes a problem in body function, activity
limitation is the difficulty encountered by an individual whilst executing a task or action.
Participation restriction is the problem experienced by an individual when involved in life
situations. Oral diseases like dental caries, periodontitis and temporomandibular disorders
(TMD), when left untreated, can cause substantial dental disabilities and reduce the quality
of life of individuals. Orofacial pain, infection, pathological conditions and / or missing
dentition can affect jaw functions, growth, development as well as social activities.

This two part-lecture reviews the burden of oral diseases and oral-systemic connections. It
also serves to introduce the constructs of oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) and
dental disabilities. The impact of tooth decay, periodontal diseases and TMD, on OHRQoL are
discussed in detail in view of their high prevalence. Physical, psychological and social
disabilities associated with these dental conditions can eventually lead to dental handicap.
Disease prevention and health promotion are highly cost-effective strategies to address the
burden of oral diseases. As oral diseases share many risk factors with other major non-
communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, cardiovascular and chronic respiratory diseases,
a common risk factor (CRF) approach contributes not only to improved oral health but also to
the alleviation of NCDs.
 Day Two, 10:30 – 11:30, Auditorium
Retention of Compromised Teeth in Aging Patients – Are We on the Right Track
Prof Finbar Allen

As the proportion of older people in the population grows, provision of oral healthcare for
the elderly will be an increasing requirement for dental professionals. The elderly are not a
homogenous group, and the type of care they need is shaped by many factors including
health status, social circumstances, past experience of dental care and place of residence. For
the most part, elderly patients (i.e., over 65 years of age) prefer to keep their natural teeth
and in some cases, avoid removable dentures altogether. Ideally, patients should not be
rendered edentate late in life, as they are unlikely to successfully adapt to the limitations of
complete replacement dentures.

However, this is not always possible and care should ideally be planned to avoid edentulism,
or at least, to carefully manage the transition to the edentate state. In the course of planning
care, the dentist needs to recognise the need for age appropriate care, factoring in the
impact of the elderly patient’s health status and social circumstances. For elderly patients
with a compromised dentition, the dentist should try to provide care which is minimally
invasive and with as low a burden of maintenance as possible. However, complex restorations
with a high burden of maintenance are increasingly used to replace missing teeth. How
should we plan for failure, and how can we predict the future risk? Is there a case for
extraction of compromised teeth in the elderly? Should we avoid complex restorations
altogether in elderly patients? Real life cases will be used to explore some of these
controversies.
 Day Two, 11:30 – 12:30, Auditorium
Data Collection and Analytics: Ethical Considerations in Geriatric Research
Ms Alcey Ang

Amidst the challenges of an ageing population, the number of clinical trials and journal
publications are growing exponentially to address the emerging needs and outcomes of care.
Parallel to this growth, it is timely to reinforce the ethical consideration of research study
involving the elderly population. This introductory session will give an overview of the
research processes to help those with little or no experience to get their research idea off the
ground. Practical issues and challenges in geriatric research will be highlighted to provide a
guidance to those who are embarking research in this field.

Day Two, 14:00 – 15:00, Auditorium

A Speech and Language Therapist’s Perspective - About Dry Mouth
Ms Joanna Harris

Xerostomia (dry mouth) is a growing phenomenon worldwide. An estimated 27% of females

and 21% of males experience symptoms, with its overall prevalence increasing to 39% in
people aged over 65 years(1). Contributing factors are varied and extensive, but it remains a
relatively hidden issue, often forgotten or overlooked by health professionals. Like Speech
and Language Therapists, Dentists and Oral Health Therapists can play a significant role in the
identification and support of patients suffering from dry mouth. In an effort to reduce this
uncomfortable and often embarrassing and debilitating condition, it is important that health
professionals have: an understanding of dry mouth and its associated symptoms, an
awareness of how we can assist patients, and the ability to provide helpful and timely advice.
This paper will identify and discuss the “at-risk” client and the long-term health effects of dry
mouth, and provide an overview of the current evidence around recommendations for the
management of dry mouth.
 Day Two, 15:00 – 16:00, Auditorium
Looking to the Future, Shaping Dentistry
A/Prof Wong Mun Loke

The 21st century presents many changes and opportunities for the oral health care
profession. Driven by demographic changes, trends as well as technological advances, these
changes and opportunities can in turn shape dentistry on various fronts including education,
clinical practice, patient engagement as well as continuing professional development. This
presentation provides an overview of how various facets of dentistry is likely to evolve and
possible ways oral health care professionals can play a part in this evolution to bring the
practice of dentistry to greater heights.

Day Two, 16:15 – 17:00, Auditorium

Patient Motivation and Education in the Dental Practice
Mr Darren Lee

The sound theoretical understanding and good clinical competence of a dental practitioner is
the foundation for any effective dental treatment plan executed. However, pursuant to that,
patients too have to be responsible and play their critical role in maintaining the prognosis
and outcome of the treatment performed. No treatment, no matter how skilled the
practitioner maybe, will be effective without patient compliance. Therefore, all in the dental
team needs to be effective patient educators and motivators who are familiar with the
theoretical basis of patient and family education. Drawing on contemporary theories
originating from health psychology, communications and education, this lecture will provide a
framework that the dental team can use and adapt to in understanding patients’ behaviour,
thus motivating and educating them to achieve the best clinical outcome.
 Day Two, 17:00 – 17:45, Auditorium
Identification, Diagnosis and Prevalence of MIH in Singapore Children
Dr Ng Jing Jing

Molar incisor hypomineralisation describes the clinical picture of hypomineralisation of

systematic origin of one or more of the four permanent first molars, as well as any associated
and affected incisors. The prevalence of MIH has been increasingly reported in dental journal
from different parts of the world and published reports from Asia were also made available in
recent years. In Singapore, MIH has been noted in a number of patients but identification and
charting of this defect is often confused with other enamel defects. This lecture aims to help
clinicians differentiate MIH from other enamel defects and also to report the prevalence of
MIH in Singapore.
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