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Having good dental health can give you more reasons to smile and smile well. Join us for an informative afternoon that will enlighten you on advances in dental treatments and surgery as well as empower you with vital knowledge on a variety of related health issues linked to good oral hygiene. It’s food for thought for you to chew on. |
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Activity |
| 1.45pm |
Door Opens |
| 2.00pm |
Opening Introduction
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| 2.05pm |
The Mouth: An Open Window to Your Health
It’s time to shed some light on how oral health is closely related to the state of your general health. Gum disease has been linked to lung infection, heart disease, miscarriage, pre-term childbirth, diabetes and other medical conditions. If left untreated, gum disease can seriously destroy oral function, dental aesthetics and impact your state of health.
By Dr Helena Lee
BDS, MSc., FAMS
Periodontist, Specialist Dental Group |
| 2.35pm |
Dental Implants – As Real As It Gets
While dentures are the most common way to replace missing teeth, users often find them uncomfortable and hard to chew with. Dental implants are now the treatment of choice for lasting teeth replacement. New technology and innovations have resulted in significantly improved success rates of dental implants while reducing overall treatment time. Best of all, dental implants look, feel and function just like your natural teeth.
By Dr Neo Tee Khin
BDS, MS, FRACDS, FAMS, FACP
Cert. Prosthodontics, Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics
Prosthodontist, Specialist Dental Group |
| 3.05pm |
Tea Break |
| 3.30pm |
Secrets Behind that Perfect Smile
Do you dread metal braces even though they help straighten your teeth? Straightening your teeth is now something you can look forward to. Today, you can choose from colourful rubber modules for your metal braces to tooth-coloured aesthetic braces, faster and more comfortable self-ligating braces, even invisible braces and clear, removable aligners. Learn about a revolutionary new treatment that has been called “contact lenses for your teeth” – no one will guess that you are having your teeth straightened!
By Dr Eugene Chan
BDS, MDSc., PhD, M Orth RCS (Edin)
Orthodontist, Specialist Dental Group |
| 4.00pm |
The Truth about Your Teeth
Thanks to exaggerations in popular culture and childhood tales, many people are in the grip of common myths and misconceptions about oral surgery and dentistry. Leave the fiction behind and learn how proper diagnosis, planning and delivery of treatment can result in a comfortable experience and trouble free post-treatment recovery.
By Dr Ho Kok Sen
BDS, MDS, FRACDS, FAMS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Specialist Dental Group |
| 4.30pm |
Maximize your Smile with Technology
What is it like to be able to help a patient achieve a smile when it was practically impossible in the past? Witness a series of interesting case studies to see how modern technology, when combined with the skills of a multi-specialty team, can result in the recreation of smiles never thought attainable before. Learn about life-changing dentistry and how to make the impossible possible.
By Dr Ansgar Cheng
BDS, MS, FRCD(C), FRACDS, FAMS
Cert. Prosthodontics, Cert. Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
Prosthodontist, Specialist Dental Group |
| 5.00pm |
Question and Answer Session with Panel |
| 5.30pm |
End of Seminar |
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Dr Helena Lee
BDS, MSc., FAMS
Periodontist, Specialist Dental Group
Dr Lee is a Specialist in Periodontics and very experienced in the treatment and prevention of gum disease, gingival plastic surgery, soft and hard tissue grafting, and dental implants. She is a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore and an Adjunct Lecturer with the National University of Singapore. She obtained her specialty training from the Eastman Dental Institute (University of London). |
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By Dr Neo Tee Khin
BDS, MS, FRACDS, FAMS, FACP
Cert. Prosthodontics, Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics
Prosthodontist, Specialist Dental Group
Dr Neo is a Specialist in Prosthodontics and is very experienced in dental implants, crowns and cosmetic dentistry. He has over 10 years’ experience teaching in dental schools and is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer with the National University of Singapore. He is also a member of the Dental Specialist Assessment Committee for the specialty area of Prosthodontics, and regularly speaks at professional conferences in Singapore and regionally. He obtained his specialty training from Northwestern University in Chicago, USA. |
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By Dr Eugene Chan
BDS, MDSc., PhD, M Orth RCS (Edin)
Orthodontist, Specialist Dental Group
Dr Chan is a Specialist in Orthodontics with a keen eye for three-dimensional imaging and aesthetic facial profiling of Asian patients. He is a Clinical Consultant with InvisalignTM in Australia and Asia Pacific and sits on the Invisalign International Accreditation Panel. Dr Chan is a Platinum Elite Invisalign Provider. He obtained his dental training from the National University of Singapore, his Orthodontics training from the University of Sydney, Australia, and a Doctorate of Medical Science (Ph.D) from the University of Groningen, The Netherlands. |
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Dr Ho Kok Sen
BDS, MDS, FRACDS, FAMS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Specialist Dental Group
Dr Ho is a Specialist in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery who has undergone extensive training in dental implantology, orthognathic (jaw) surgery, maxillofacial trauma and dentoalveolar surgery during his basic and advanced specialty training at the National University of Singapore. He is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer with the National University of Singapore, and has an interest on the use of bio-resorbable scaffolds for ridge preservation prior to implant placement. Dr Ho regularly speaks at professional conferences in Singapore and the region. |
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Dr Ansgar Cheng
BDS, MS, FRCD(C), FRACDS, FAMS
Cert. Prosthodontics, Cert. Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
Prosthodontist, Specialist Dental Group
Dr Cheng is a Specialist in Prosthodontics whose key interests include dental implants, Instant Implants™, crowns, cosmetic dentistry and the treatment of medically compromised patients (particularly, cancer patients). He sits on the Singapore Dental Specialist Accreditation Board, is a member of the Dental Specialist Assessment Committee (Prosthodontics) and is the President of the Prosthodontics Chapter of the College of Dental Surgeons of Singapore. He received his dental training from the University of Hong Kong and his specialty training from Northwestern University, Chicago and UCLA. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore. |
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| Date/Time & Venue |
Saturday, 30 July 2011
2pm - 5.30pm
Suntec Convention Centre Theatre Level 2
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| Ticket Fee |
| Ticket |
Price |
| Early Bird Rate |
S$11 (Book your tickets by 22 July 2011) |
| Regular Price |
S$16 (Tickets bought between 23 - 29 July 2011) |
| Event Day Price |
S$21 (Tickets bought on 30 July 2011) |
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Tickets are inclusive of S$1 ticketing fees
All OCBC card members get 10% off all ticket prices excluding ticketing fee.
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| Ticket hotline |
(SISTIC) (65) 6348 5555 |
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| Website |
www.sistic.com.sg |
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