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FACULTY OF DENTISTRYNatioNal UNiversity of siNgapore

11 lower Kent ridge road, singapore 119083telephone: (65) 6772 5340facsimile : (65) 6778 5742http://www.dentistry.nus.edu.sg

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Contents02 Dean’s Message 03 Vision & Mission 06 Academic Staff 08 Highlights of the Year 12 Education 16 Research 18 Clinical Service 20 Global Profile 25 Facts & Figures

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Faculty of DentistryFaculty of Dentistry

Dean’s Message

The past year was a significant year for the Faculty. We celebrated our 80th anniversary in November 2009 and moved to a new building on 29 December 2009.

In the 80 years of its existence, the Faculty of Dentistry has produced generations of dental professionals who have contributed to raising the quality of oral healthcare for Singaporeans. Many of our nearly 1,700 graduates and faculty staff have gone on to distinguish themselves professionally both locally and overseas. The dedicated efforts and enterprising spirit of faculty, researchers and students – past and present – in striving for excellence, their commitment and immense contributions have helped shape the Faculty and established it as an academic institution of international standing. Our new 4-storey building, with a floor area of more than 6,000 m2,

provides additional space for the Faculty to increase its student intake from the current 230 undergraduate and postgraduate students to about 260 by 2012. In March 2010, collaborating with Jurong General Hospital, we expanded our clinical services to Alexandra Hospital. This is a 6-chair dental clinic, providing the full range of clinical dentistry. January 2010 also saw a change of administration, with a new Deanery team at the helm. I would like put on record the Faculty’s appreciation to my predecessor, Associate Professor Keson Tan, for his faithful leadership of the Faculty these past nine years. The new team will continue to build on the foundation laid down and continue to innovate in teaching, consolidate and build the Faculty’s research and expand NUHS clinical services.

“The dedicated efforts and enterprising spirit of faculty, researchers and students – past and present – in striving for excellence, their commitment and immense contributions have helped shape the Faculty and established it as an academic institution of international standing.”

A/P Grace Ong Hui LianDean

VisionTo be a dental institution of international distinction

MissionImprove oral health through academic excellence, high impact research and quality clinical service

Deanery

Faculty of Dentistry

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A/P Cao TongVice Dean (Research)

A/P Grace Ong Hui LianDean & Head, Department of Preventive Dentistry

A/P Kelvin Foong Weng ChiongVice Dean (Academic Affairs)

A/P Jennifer Neo Chiew LianVice Dean (Clinical Affairs) & Head, Department ofRestorative Dentistry


Faculty Board

1. A/P Grace Ong Hui Lian Dean & Head, Department of Preventive Dentistry

2. A/P Jennifer Neo Chiew Lian Vice Dean (Clinical Affairs) & Head, Department of Restorative Dentistry

3. Professor Chew Chong Lin Director, Division of Graduate Dental Studies

4. A/P Cao Tong Vice Dean (Research)

5. A/P Kelvin Foong Weng Chiong Vice Dean (Academic Affairs) 6. A/P Yeo Jin Fei Head, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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1. Dr Uy Joanne Ngo

2. Dr Clara Mok Yuen Pun

3. A/P Grace Ong Hui Lian Dean & Head, Department of Preventive Dentistry

4. A/P Jennifer Neo Chiew Lian Vice Dean (Clinical Affairs) & Head, Department of Restorative Dentistry

5. A/P Lim Lum Peng

6. Dr Betty Mok Yuen Yue

7. Dr Rahul Nair 8. Prof Murray Clyde Meikle 9. Dr Tapan Nalin Koticha 10. Dr Hu Shijia 11. A/P Stephen Hsu Chin-Ying

12. Prof Loh Hong Sai

13. A/P Robert Yee 14. A/P Keng Siong Beng

15. Prof Chew Chong Lin Director, Division of Graduate Dental Studies

16. A/P Cao Tong Vice Dean (Research)

17. A/P Kelvin Foong Weng Chiong Vice Dean (Academic Affairs)

18. A/P Yeo Jin Fei Head, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

19. A/P Keson Tan Beng Choon

20. Dr Chang Po-Chun 21. Dr Victor Fan Tai Weng 22. Dr Michael Mah Kuan Seet

23. Dr Tong Huei Jinn

24. Dr Clarisse Ng Chai Hoon

25. Dr Victoria Yu Soo Hoon

26. Dr Samuel Li Xiao Bing

27. Dr Intekhab Islam

Not in Picture

1. Dr Fu Jia Hui

2. Dr Joel Khoo Tuo Sheng

3. Dr Loke Weiqiang

4. Dr Thean Pik Yen, Hilary

Academic Staff

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Directions and strategiesEducation:Whilst education remains one of its core strengths, the Faculty will continue to innovate and leverage on technology to develop new pedagogies, to ensure that NUS dentistry graduates will have the skills required to work in a globally competitive and rapidly advancing technological world. Review of the curriculum started in May 2010 and changes are expected to be implemented by AY 2012.

The Faculty hopes to enhance graduate education by increasing the number and diversity of graduate students in the Masters of Dental Surgery (MDS) residency and research programmes. In the long term, the Faculty plans to strengthen its partnership with overseas universities and introduce new MDS by coursework programmes in areas such as Paediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health.

Research:The Faculty aims to strengthen its research reputation and develop peaks of excellence in research. Strategies to achieve this include the following:

1. Deepen research capabilities in current strengths, namely regenerative biology & tissue engineering, translational research and develop public health research.

2. Recruit senior scientists and clinician scientists.

3. Increase collaboration between scientists and clinicians in the Faculty, within NUS, as well as with research centres, industry and institutions overseas.

Clinical services:In line with the tripartite mission of NUHS, the Faculty will develop clinical services and synergise patient care with teaching and translational research.

The Faculty intends to grow clinical services in NUHS to provide oral health care for Singaporeans. The Faculty plans to expand its services at two locations. The existing clinical facilities will be consolidated, remodelled and revamped to support expansion in services. In collaboration with Jurong General Hospital, we have started dental services at Alexandra Hospital.

Events

An appreciation luncheon was organized for A/P Keson Tan, immediate past Dean, on 22nd January 2010.

l-r: a/p yeo Jin fei, a/p Jennifer Neo, a/p grace ong, a/p Keson tan, a/p Kelvin foong, a/p Keng siong Beng

Appreciation Lunch

Highlights of the year

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Highlights of the Year

In November 2009, the Faculty of Dentistry celebrated its 80 years of tertiary education, clinical service and research to Singapore with the theme, “Empowering the Future of Dentistry”, which comprised a slate of activities and events that involved its alumni, staff, students and friends.

Among the activities organised in celebration of the 80th anniversary, was the Oral Health Symposium and Dental Screening. Aimed at the public, the Symposium provided talks related to cleft lip and palate conditions in children, the clinical implications

of common medical conditions like diabetes and genetic conditions to oral health and the treatment strategies available, as well as ways of identifying early signs of mouth (oral) cancer. More than 70 people attended the Symposium and free dental screening.

The 80th Anniversary was indeed extraordinary for the Faculty of Dentistry. The Faculty experienced the heartwarming generosity of many donors associated in one way or another with the dental fraternity. Donations from alumni, dental practices, dental organizations and a foundation (see story on Lee Foundation Bursary), amounted to $285,000.

prof lim pin, emeritus Consultant, NUHs, presenting the 80th anniversary Bursary gift of $125,000 on behalf of the lee foundation to the then Dean of faculty of Dentistry, a/p Keson tan, and NUs president prof tan Chorh Chuan

The Gala Dinner was the grand finale of all the 80th Anniversary celebratory events, and it was graced by Dr Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Education and Second Minister for Defence, as the Guest-of-Honour.

The night’s programme consisted of various performances by faculty staff and students, which included A/P Keson Tan, then Dean of Faculty, as the guest drummer for one of the music bands. The event continued well into the night as many of the guests, which included old friends, alumni and new acquaintances, stayed behind to reminisce on old and great times.

guest of Honour, Dr Ng eng Hen, Minister for education, taking the lead in blowing out the candles on the faculty’s 80th anniversary cake.

some of the guests at the 80th anniversary dinner celebration

The Faculty began its big move into the new building on 29 December 2009. On 6 January 2010, the new student clinics on level 2 were opened for patient visits. Designed with an open concept and interlinking brides between its two wings, the building houses modern facilities and provides new vistas for the training of dental students.

Events

Clinic facilities at the new faculty building

Courtyard of the new Dentistry building, with the two bridges connecting both wings and forming the horizontal link of the a-shaped building design

The Faculty of Dentistry building was officially opened on 7 April 2010. Mr Wong Ngit Liong, Chairman of the NUS Board of Trustees, planted a clove tree to commemorate the opening.

Mr Wong Ngit liong, Chairman of the NUs Board of trustees, planting the oil of Cloves.

80th Anniversary Celebration Oral Health Symposium & Dental Screening

Faculty of Dentistry 80th Anniversary Bursary

Gala Dinner

The Big Move to the New Faculty of Dentistry Building

Official Opening of Faculty of Dentistry Building



Enrollment & Graduation Statistics for AY 2009/10Student Enrollment

Year of Study Enrollment1 48

2 443 42

4 42total 176

Specialisation Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total

MDs (endodontics) 0 3 0 3

MDs (oral & Maxillofacial surgery) 0 1 3 4

MDs (orthodontics) 5 3 6 14

MDs (periodontology) 2 2 3 7

MDs (prosthodontics) 2 1 1 4

total 9 10 13 32

Undergraduate

Postgraduate (Coursework)

Postgraduate (Research)

Degree TotalMsc 1

phD 4total 5

Graduation Statistics

Specialisation Total

BDs 41

MDs (endodontics) 0

MDs (oral & Maxillofacial surgery) 3

MDs (orthodontics) 6

MDs (periodontology) 3

MDs (prosthodontics) 0

MsC 3

gDDi 5

phD 3

total 64

education




Education

Undergraduate Student Exchange

In September 2009, 19 of our Second, Third and Fourth Year students embarked on a two-week attachment to the following overseas dental institutions:

third year dental students at peking University

third year dental students at the University of North Carolina

Of the 19 students, 10 students were sponsored by dental companies (KaVo Dental, Shofu Inc, GC Asia, WDES) as well as the NUS Office of Alumni Relations.

The faculty also hosted 29 international dental students who visited our dental school within the Academic Year 2009/2010. They hail from USA, Scotland, UK, India, Pakistan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Australia. These exchanges provided wonderful opportunities for cross-cultural experiences and the forging of friendships between the overseas and the NUS students.

Student Exchange Programme (Inbound)

Overseas Enrichment Programme (Outbound)

Overseas Dental School Number of Students

tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan 6

University of North Carolina, Usa 4

University of sydney, australia 3

school of stomatology, peking University, prC 6

total 19

5th Faculty of Dentistry SymposiumHeld at the Orchard Hotel from 9–10 January 2010, the theme for the 5th Faculty of Dentistry Symposium was “Dental Materials – Their Impact on Dental Practice”. The event attracted

over 370 local and overseas dentists, dental students and dental auxiliaries. The Symposium featured three expert speakers: Dr Terry Donovan (USA), Dr David Manton (Australia) and our very

own Dr Marlene Teo, who each shared their knowledge and experience on the emergent repertoire of innovative materials being introduced to the dental profession.

Chonnam University, Korea, on 3 July 2009On 3 July 2009, the Faculty played host to five undergraduate dental students from Chonnam University. They were accompanied by faculty staff Dr Min-Suk Kook from the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. It was a rewarding experience for the Korean students as they interact with our students and staff as well as able to observe the myriad treatments being carried out in the Faculty. They thoroughly enjoyed their stay in Singapore, visiting places of attractions and sampling the wide variety of multi-cultural gastronomical delights.

5th faculty of Dentistry symposium -- from left: Dr terry Donovan (Usa), Dr Marlene teo (singapore), a/p Jennifer Neo (vice Dean, Clinical affairs), Dr David Manton (australia) and prof Chew Chong lin (Director, Division of graduate Dental studies)

14th NUS Clinical SymposiumThe Faculty organized the 14th NUS Clinical Symposium on 23 May 2010 at the NUS Lecture Theatre 28 located at the Faculty of Science. More than 200 participants attended the lectures conducted by Professor Wayne John Sampson, Professor Mark McGurk, Dr Daniel Chan, Dr Andrew Ow and Dr Victoria Yu.

prof Mark Mcgurk speaking at the 14th NUs Clinical symposium



research

2009 William R Laney Award

a/p Keson tan (left) receiving the award from Dr steven eckert, editor of the international Journal of oral and Maxillofacial implants, at the academy of osseointegration’s 25th anniversary annual Meeting in orlando, florida

In March 2009, Assoc Prof Keson Tan received the 2009 William R. Laney Award from the Academy of Osseointegration (AO), one of the highest honours conferred on dental implant clinicians and researchers internationally. He was recognised for his paper “Load Fatigue Performance of Four Implant-Abutment Interface Designs: Effect of Torque Level and Implant System”, which was selected as the best article in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants.



The Ministry of Health’s (MOH) Health Manpower Development Programme (HMDP), aims to develop Singapore’s healthcare manpower capabilities by sponsoring local healthcare professionals and nurses to advance their skills and knowledge in their chosen fields of specialty. The HDMP also sponsors renowned experts to conduct lectures and provide consultancies to local trainees and specialist departments.

Dr Eric Liou was the Faculty of Dentistry’s HMDP visiting expert in Orthodontics (cleft and craniofacial orthodontics) in January 2010. Dr Liou is Director of Research, Department of Orthodontics and Craniofacial Dentistry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan and Program Director of Orthodontics Graduate School of Craniofacial Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuang, Taiwan. His research interests include orthodontic pre- and

post- surgical management for cleft lip and palate, rapid orthodontic tooth movement, orthodontic managements, for combined orthodontic-orthognathic surgery (or relapse after orthognathic surgery) for facial skeletal problems, orthodontic mini-screws, etc.

HMDP Visiting Expert

His lectures at the Faculty included:

• Cleft and craniofacial case discussion • Naso-alveolar-molding (NAM) techniques • Pre-alveolar bone graft (ABG) management • Rapid orthodontic tooth movement • Management of orthognathic patients & orthodontic treatments Dr eric liou (centre) with Dr loh soo ann (left) and a/p Kelvin foong (right)

Meticulous planning with the Jurong Health team, which started from November 2009, allowed the Dental Clinic at Alexandra Hospital to commence operations on 29 March 2010. The new clinic currently operates six chairs offering general dental services and specialist referral services in endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, periodontics and prosthodontics.

Ten dental chairs are expected to be fully operational by end 2011.

NUHS Dental Clinic at Alexandra Hospital

the Dental Clinic at alexandra Hospital started on 29 March 2010 and is expected to be fully operational by end 2011 (photo, courtesy of JurongHealth)

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On 10 March 2010, the Faculty hosted Professor Myron Spector, Director of Tissue Engineering Laboratories, Harvard Medical School.

A Harvard Medical School – Faculty of Dentistry Joint Seminar on “Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cellswith” was organized, where Professor Spector gave a talk to all students and staff on ‘Novel Biomaterials for Musculoskeletal and Neural Tissue Engineering’. In addition, A/P Cao Tong and A/P Toan Thang Phan each presented on ‘New

Age of Dentistry with Human Embryonic Stem Cells’ and ‘Human Umbilical Cord Membrane – A Novel Source of Stem Cells for Regenerative Medicine’ respectively.

It was a fruitful experience for all as invaluable knowledge was shared and ideas exchanged throughout the seminar. The Faculty looks forward to having more of such distinguished visitors to our campus.

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Professor Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Abu Hassan, Dean of Faculty of Dentistry of Universiti Teknologi Mara, visited the Faculty on 15 October 2009. Acting Vice Dean (Research) A/P Stephen Hsu presented to Professor Mohammed an overview of the Faculty’s research directions. Besides interacting with

other research and teaching staff, Prof Mohammed also took the opportunity to tour the Faculty and the research labs at DSO.

global profile

Visitors

prof spector speaking at the joint seminar to students and staff of the faculty

Dr Alice Elizabeth Curran, University of North CarolinaAssociate Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology at the Department of Diagnostic Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, USA, was Visiting Professor in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery from 22 February 2010 to 27 March 2010.

Professor Niklaus Lang, University of Hong KongProfessor Emeritus at University of Berne and Professor of Implant Dentistry at the University of Hong Kong, Prince Philip

Dental Hospital, was Visiting Professor in the Department of Preventive Dentistry from 3 August 2009 to 30 August 2009.

Professor Daniel M. Laskin, Medical College of the Virginia Commonwealth UniversityEmeritus Professor and Chairman Emeritus from the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Medical College of the Virginia Commonwealth University, was Visiting Professor in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery from 4 to 31 January 2010.

Professor Harold Messer, University of MelbourneProfessor Emeritus at the School of Dental Science, University of Melbourne, was Visiting Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry from 26 October 2009 to 4 December 2009.

University of Sydney’s Professor Eli Schwartz, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry visited the Faculty on 17 September 2009. Acting Vice Dean (Research) A/P Stephen Hsu updated

on the faculty research developments and future plans. Together with A/P Keson Tan and A/P Kelvin Foong, discussions were held on potential research collaborations between both

universities. Professor Schwartz also visited the research labs at DSO and had the opportunity to interact with research and teaching staff.

Professor Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Abu Hassan, Universiti Teknologi Mara

Professor Eli Schwartz, University of Sydney

Professor Myron Spector, Harvard Medical School

Visiting Professors




Global Profile

Name Designation(s) organisation(s)

prof Chew Chong lin Member, executive Committee prosthodontic society (singapore)

Dr victor fan executive Member association of oral & Maxillofacial surgeons (singapore)

Chapter Chair oral Maxillofacial surgery, College of Dental surgeons, academy of Medicine, singapore

a/p Kelvin foong president international association for Dental research (iaDr) southeast asian Division

Dr intekhab islam treasurer international association for Dental research (iaDr) singapore section

a/p Keng siong Beng Counsellor south east asia association for Dental education (seaaDe)

Dr tapan Koticha vice president prosthodontic society (singapore)

prof loh Hong sai Chairman, asia pacific Division World federation for laser Dentistry

Dr Michael Mah Council Member association of orthodontists (singapore)

secretary international association for Dental research (iaDr) southeast asian Division

Dr Betty Mok Board of Directors pediatric Dentistry association of asia

a/p grace ong Consultant peer review and Consultation programme, south east asia association for Dental education (seaaDe)

Dr andrew ow tjin-Chiew secretary association of oral and Maxillofacial surgeons, singapore

a/p yeo Jin fei Member award review Committee, Colgate research in prevention travel award

president College of Dental surgeons, singapore

Dental regional advisor (overseas)

faculty of Dental surgery, royal College of surgeons of edinburgh

Member international association for Dental research (iaDr) Hatton awards Committee

regent & international Councilman

international College of Dentists [iCD] section XX region 25 (singapore & indonesia)

Name Designation(s) organisation (s)

prof Chew Chong lin Member, Dental specialist accreditation Board

Ministry of Health

president singapore Dental Council

Member, fluoride Committee public Utilities Board, Ministry of environment

Dr victor fan Member, Dental specialty accreditation Board

Ministry of Health

Member, Dental specialty accreditation Committee

Ministry of Health

a/p Kelvin foong Member, Dental specialist accreditation Committee in orthodontics

Ministry of Health

a/p stephen Hsu Member, Dental specialists assessment Committee (pedodontics)

Ministry of Health

a/p Keng siong Beng Chairman, technical Committee NiteC in Dental technology

institute of technical education (ite)

Member, panel of Disciplinary Committee Chairpersons

singapore Dental Council

prof loh Hong sai Medical specialist, panel of Work injury Compensation Medical Board

Ministry of Manpower



Dr Michael Mah Council Member singapore Dental association

Dr Betty Mok Member, Dental specialist accreditation Committee in pedodontics

Ministry of Health

Member, technical Committee NiteC in Dental Chairside assisting

institute of technical education (ite)

Member, advisory panel for oral Health therapists

Nanyang polytechnic

Dr Clara Mok Member, Dental Hygiene & therapy examination panel (for foreign students)

Nanyang polytechnic, school of Health sciences

a/p Jennifer Neo Member, accreditation Committee (till Dec 2009)


Member, Credentials Committee (from Jan 2010)




Member, Continuing professional Development/education Committee


Leadership Positions in International & Regional Organisations (AY2009/10)

Board Membership in Local/Government Agencies




Global Profile

facts & figures

Name Designation(s) organisation(s)

a/p grace ong Member, periodontology specialist Committee, periodontology

academy of Medicine, singapore

Committee Member, table of surgical procedures review Committee

academy of Medicine, singapore

Member, advisory Committee for Medisave-approved Dental procedures

Ministry of Health

Member, Dental specialist accreditation Board protem Committee

Ministry of Health

Member, Dental specialist accreditation Board

Ministry of Health

Member, Dental specialist accreditation Committee

Ministry of Health

Member, Dental specialist accrediation protem Committee

Ministry of Heath

Member singapore Dental Council

a/p Keson tan Chairman, Credentials Committee (till Dec 2009)


Member, Credentials Committee (from Jan 2010)


Member (till Dec 2009) singapore Dental Council

Member, Dental specialist accreditation Board

Ministry of Health

a/p robert yee Member, Cpg on functional screening for older adults in the Community

Health promotion Board, Ministry of Health

Member, geriatric and special Needs Dentistry Committee

Ministry of Health

Member, Dental Hygiene & therapy advisory panel

Nanyang polytechnic

a/p yeo Jin fei Chairperson & Member Dental specialists, accreditation Committee for oral & Maxillofacial surgery

Ministry of Health

Dr victoria yu Member, Dental specialists assessment Committee (endodontics)

Ministry of Health

Board Membership in Local/Government Agencies




Facts & Figures

Lee Foundation BursaryThe Faculty wishes to acknowledge the generous endowment of $125,000 from the Lee Foundation for the dental undergraduate bursary.

World Dental Education Society (WDES)On 2 September 2009, the World Dental Education Society (WDES) pledged an endowment of $257,000 to the Faculty to provide financial support for needy dentistry students.Their donation established the World

Dental Education Society-Fédération Dentaire Internationale (WDESFDI) Bursary Award in which two under-graduate dentistry students will eachreceived $8,000 in AY2010. This wasWDES’s second gift to the Faculty.

In the previous year, WDES donated $250,000 to provide financial assistance to dental studentsfor overseas travel attachment.

Staff Achievements AY 2009/10

prof Chew Chong lin, Director, Division of graduate Dental studies, receiving the National outstanding Clinician Mentor award from Mr Khaw Boon Wan, Minister for Health

a/p Keson tan receiving the public administration Medal (silver) from president sr Nathan

Faculty Publication Numbers Others Reputable Leading Premier Total

No.

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ns

Academic Year

NUS Funding External Funding Research ScholarshipResearch Grants Awarded

Financial Year

$1,200,000

Am

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of F

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$)

$1,000,000

$800,000

$600,000

$0

$400,000

$200,000

$1,600,000

$1,400,000

FY 2001/02 FY2002/03 FY 2003/04 FY 2004/05 FY 2005/06 FY 2006/07 FY 2007/08 FY 2008/09 FY 2009/10

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

AY 2001/02 AY2002/03 AY 2003/04 AY 2004/05 AY 2005/06 AY 2006/07 AY 2007/08 AY 2008/09 AY 2009/10




Facts & Figures

Staff Awards

Recipient Award Details prof Chew Chong lin emeritus Consultant award, NUHs

inspiring Mentor award

lee foundation - NHg lifetime achievement award

National Medical excellence awards 2009• National outstanding Clinician Mentor award 2009

prof Murray Clyde Meikle european orthodontic society Distinguished teacher’s award for 2009/10

a/p grace ong faculty excellence in teaching award 2009/10

adj a/p Myra elliott faculty excellence in teaching award 2009/10

Dr intekhab islam faculty excellence in teaching award 2009/10

Dr yu tsao-pan peter faculty excellence in teaching award 2009/10

a/p Keson tan the academy of osseointegration’s 2009 William r laney award

a/p Keson tan National Day award• the public administration Medal (silver) 2009• the public service Medal 2009

a/p Keng siong Beng National Day award 2009 - the long service Medal

Mr Ho Weng siak National Day award 2009 - the long service Medal

a/p Keson tan singapore Dental association (sDa) roll of Honour

a/p teo Choo soo singapore Dental association (sDa) roll of Honour

Mr anthen Wilmett Baskaran Joseph 35 years long service award

Miss Han tok lin 30 years long service award

Mdm ek Ben lai 30 years long service award

Mdm Jamanah Bte ahmad 20 years long service award

Mr Chan swee Heng 10 years long service award

Mdm Kwok yoke ying 10 years long service award

Full Time Faculty (as at March 2010)

professor 1

professorial fellow 1

associate professor 11

assistant professor 9

senior lecturer 3

Dental instructor 5

visiting staff (> 6 months) 3

part time faculty (as at March 2010)

adjunct staff 79

Clinical faculty scheme - restructured Hospitals

42

part time appointments - private practitioners

30

total 184

Work area Designation No of staff

laboratory laboratory technologist 12

Dental Clinics

laboratory technologist 2

operations associate 4

specialist associate 5

it support

itU professional staff* 4

specialist associate 2

laboratory technologist 1

research laboratories laboratory technologist 2

office administration

executive & professional 7

Management assistant officer 11

operations associate 2

total 52

Full Time Administrative, Professional and Non-Academic Staff (as at March 2010)

* Seconded from Computer Centre


Facts & Figures

DonationsOur generous donors for FY2009 (April 2009 – March 2010)

$100,000 & AboveLee Foundation

$10,000 - $49,999KoelnmesseLee & Lee (Dental Surgeons) Pte Ltd

$1,000 - $9,999Dr Chan Thian SangDr Cheam Li ChangDr Chen Fee YuenProf Chew Chong LinDr Chng Joo LamColgate-Palmolive (Eastern) Pte LtdDP Dental Pte LtdDr Eu Oy ChuA/P Foong Weng Chiong KelvinDr Goh Giang Beng HK Chinese Dentists AssociationImplant FocusA/P Stephen HsuA/P Keng Siong BengDr Koh Wei Kee

Dr Lee Ai LingDr Lee Kwee JinDr Leung Wing Hung DominicDr Lim Gwek TohDr Lim Hwee LengMdm Lim JessieDr Lim Kuen Fui IvanA/P Lim Lum PengDr Lim Pui HongDr Loh Fun CheeDr Loh Poey LingDr Lui Pao Lock PaulDr Mok Yuen Yue BettyNational University HospitalDr Ng Bee LangDr Ng Ler PoeyDr Ng Seow ChooMr Ong Boon Kwee PeterA/P Ong Hui Lian GraceDr Ong Meng Ann MarianneOsstem Singapore Pte LtdDr Ow Kok Keng RichardDr Pang Soon NgohDr Phay Yew Ming

Q&M Dental Group (Singapore) Pte LtdDr Quake Tiang Chye MatthiasSt. Andrew’s Dental SurgeonsDr Seah Lye Hee Paul JonathanShofu Inc Singapore BranchDr Si-Hoe Kok SoonDr Sim Peng Chuan TimothyA/P Tan Beng Choon KesonDr Tan Hwee HiangDr Tan Kim PoonDr Tan Kok LiangDr Tan Kwong LeenDr Tay Khoon MeiDr Tay Lai Hock AlphonsusDr Tay Seng Kong LouisDr Teng KiatToofDoctor Venture Pte LtdTP Dental Surgeons Pte LtdA/P Yeo Jin FeiDr Yeo Siang KhinDr Yeoh Cheng Ee FrederickDr Yuen Kwong Wing

The Faculty of Dentistry wishes to extend its heartfelt appreciation to all donors who contributed during FY2009.

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