About Dr JD Tan

Director, Gentle Dental Group

National University of Singapore Faculty of Dentistry - Clinical Teacher

**2011 to 2014 - Institute of Technical Education - Trainer (NITEC in Dental Assisting)

Trainer for CEREC and Key Opinion Leader, Dentsply-Sirona**

Dr JD Tan is a graduate of the National University of Singapore. During his undergraduate studies, he was awarded the Dr Tay and Partners Gold Medal for Best all round Final year student, the University Bronze medal, the IFDEA medal for distinction in Paediatric Dentistry, and was placed on the Deans List.

Upon graduation, he joined the National University Hospital Dental Centre, where he honed his skills in advanced general dental practice. There, he treated both healthy patients as well as medically compromised adults and children, and was also involved in the hospital's public relations and education efforts. After years of hospital practice, Dr JD then joined the private sector, to provide family dental care with an emphasis in advanced technology and dental artistry.

As a strong believer in education and teaching, Dr JD has lectured internationally to other dentists on topics related to digital dentistry, and also teaches undergraduate dental students in the NUS Faculty of Dentistry. He has also previously joined the NITEC (Dental Assisting) Institute of Technical Education course as a trainer. Dr JD is also involved in overseas volunteer work, such as the Operation Smile mission to Bangladesh in 2010. Dr JD has also given lectures to the public on dental topics.

A dedicated dental surgeon who wants the best world-class care for his patients, Dr JD continually updates himself on the latest developments in dental technology and science, including going overseas for cutting edge dental conferences. He is a certified CEREC trainer, a computerised 3d-printing system allowing for customised ceramic restorations, after undergoing training in Bensheim, Germany. He has also been trained in various dental implant systems. He has also underwent training at the famous Las Vegas Institute in the United States of America.

He always aims to treat the patient, not the pain, and believes that trust and a good relationship between dentist and patient is paramount to success in dental treatment. Dr JD also enjoys treating young patients and watching them grow up!

Dr JD is a member of the Singapore Dental Assocation, Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (Singapore), Guild of Dental Graduates, and an affiliate member of the American Dental Association.

Outside of dentistry, Dr JD is a married father of a son and daughter, a competent guitarist and an avid cook, and enjoys travelling the world for the finest food around.


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Phone: 64666110

Education

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Recent Answers

Is it possible to have tooth nerve damage without any signs of tooth decay?

To answer your question first, yes, it is possible to have damage to the nerves and blood vessels of the teeth that isn’t because of tooth decay. Possible causes are many, ranging from cracked teeth, infection from surrounding structures, congenital conditions such as dens invaginatus. To help figure out which is the problematic tooth, there are various tests that can be done, such as electric pulp tests, cold tests, percussion and palladium tests, x-rays, cone beam 3d tomography etc. Sometimes, however, diagnosis can be challenging and further investigations and time is needed.

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How much does a two-implant overdenture cost in Singapore?

Firstly, yes, there are many dental clinics that do offer implant-retained and implant-supported dentures. In general, with only two implants, the denture would be more accurately termed implant-retained, and whether or not this is sufficient in the lower jaw really depends on the how much bone ridge there’s left, the shape of the bone ridge and many other factors. Lower full dentures (which I’m assuming is what you’re asking about) can unfortunately often be challenging to treat.

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Will my braces be removed once the extraction gaps have closed?

To add to Dr Enrica’s excellent and detailed answer, it’s also important to understand that just because the gaps are closed and the teeth look straight, it doesn’t mean your braces are complete! It’s important to stay the course and let your orthodontist finish your case, to ensure that your teeth bite together (interdigitate) evenly and in a balanced manner. This helps to ensure that you’ll have a healthy, stable smile in long term. So do be patient (pun not intended), it’ll take awhile but a good result, with proper retention, will last your whole life!

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* This profile has been last updated on May 8, 2019.