Best Doctors in Singapore — TOP 44

Koh Jiayong Joseph is a specialist at Nuffield Dental as an Oral Health Therapist. He graduated from Nanyang Polytechnic with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy in 2008 and has 10+ years of experience in patient-centric private practices. His preventive care includes scaling and polishing and deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), and he is described as adept at putting nervous patients at ease.

Irene Sim is a specialist at Nuffield Dental and works as an endodontics specialist focused on root canal treatment. Her profile indicates specialist training in endodontics from the National University of Singapore and a Master’s in Dental. At Nuffield Dental, she provides root canal treatment along with services such as wisdom tooth extraction, tooth extractions, dental implants, and root surface debridement.

Paulo Malo is a specialist at Nuffield Dental and is credited as the inventor/originator and patent holder of the All-on-4® concept. Nuffield Dental states the All-on-4 procedure was invented in the 1990s in Portugal, and his Malo Clinic was established in 1995. His All-on-4 approach uses four to six implants to support an acrylic or zirconia dental bridge, with the MALO Protocol tilting posterior implants to help avoid anatomical features and potentially reduce the need for lengthy bone grafting or sinus lift procedures.

John Chao is a specialist at Nuffield Dental and is associated with developing the Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation® technique for gum recession. The minimally invasive approach uses a pinhole to stretch the gums, cover exposed roots, and insert collagen to stimulate new gum tissue growth. If you’re dealing with receding gums and want a less invasive alternative to traditional grafting, this technique is directly relevant.

Carlos Aparicio is featured in Nuffield Dental’s ZAGA implant education materials as part of the ZAGA Center Barcelona team. He is referenced in ZAGA Cadaver Course testimonials from Barcelona (Sept 2024). His implant-related focus is connected to zygomatic and tubero-pterygoid implant pathways within the ZAGA concept used for advanced full-arch cases.

Asha K. Karan is a specialist at Nuffield Dental with expertise spanning orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, and implant-related care. Her clinic content includes Invisalign clear aligners, adult braces, dental implants, and All-on-4. She also writes about infection control and cross-infection control practices, supporting a safety-minded approach alongside aesthetic and alignment goals.

Sunita Dabas is a specialist at Nuffield Dental with BDS (UK) and 25 years of experience across NHS, hospital, and private practice. She provides cosmetic dentistry including teeth whitening, veneers, crowns, and bridges, alongside orthodontic options such as self-ligating braces and Twin block braces. Her Nuffield Dental profile also includes holistic dentistry and dental sleep medicine topics.

Steffi Soh Yu Hui is a specialist at Nuffield Dental with a focus that spans general dentistry, holistic approaches, paediatric dentistry, and orthodontics. Her clinic topics include interceptive orthodontics using Myobrace and dental sleep medicine (Somnodent). Her listed services include scaling and orthodontic treatments such as self-ligating braces and lingual braces.

Shauna Cho is a specialist at Nuffield Dental with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Hons) from the UK (2015). She has worked in London and has experience with Invisalign, including a Senior Clinical Support Provider role at Invisalign Korea. She is fluent in Korean and English and speaks Japanese, supporting communication for international patients.

Sharon Ong is a specialist at Nuffield Dental with a BDSc from Australia. She provides root canal treatment, braces and Invisalign, dental implants, children’s dentistry, and aesthetic options such as veneers, crowns, and teeth whitening. Her profile includes training and practice in Melbourne, followed by work in Shanghai and relocation to Singapore in 2014.

Seetoh Yu Fang is a specialist at Nuffield Dental and works in general and preventive dentistry with an additional focus on paediatric care and orthodontic topics. She graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and is registered as a general dentist in both Singapore and Australia. Her background includes practising in public dental clinics across South Australia and rural New South Wales, including care for dental phobic patients and complex medical histories.

Saqib Safdar is a specialist at Nuffield Dental with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Birmingham (2012). He completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Conscious Sedation at Newcastle University in 2016 and is accredited in Invisalign. His Nuffield Dental scope includes oral and maxillofacial surgery, sedation & restorative dentistry, and TMJ arthrocentesis for jaw joint disorders.

Samintharaj Kumar is a specialist at Nuffield Dental and serves as CEO of Nuffield Dental Holdings. He is dual-qualified with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Singapore, 2001) and an MBBS from London (2006). At Nuffield Dental, he focuses on implant dentistry and complex full-mouth reconstructions, with training in All-on-4 under Dr Paulo Malo in Lisbon in 2009 and clinical interests that include obstructive sleep apnea and sleep dentistry.

Robin Zhang Zhixiang is a specialist at Nuffield Dental with interests in implant dentistry and orthodontics. He offers Pitts 21 passive self-ligating braces, Invisalign clear aligners, and Myobrace myofunctional orthodontics. He graduated with a BDS from NUS in 2007 and worked in public institutions including NHGP Polyclinics and HPB School Dental Centre before moving into private practice in 2012.

Surinder Arora is a specialist at Nuffield Dental with a BDS (UK). She takes a preventative, holistic and biological approach and has passed the MFDS examination with the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. Her Nuffield Dental services include scaling and polishing, periodontal treatment, Invisalign and myofunctional therapy, wisdom teeth extraction, and dental implants.

Tho Loo Yee is a specialist at Nuffield Dental and graduated with a BDS from the National University of Singapore in 2004. His Nuffield Dental services include dental consultation and scaling (teeth cleaning). If you’re planning routine preventive care in Singapore, he’s part of the clinic’s dental surgeon team at Jurong @ Westgate.

Weelyn Teh is a specialist at Nuffield Dental with over 18 years of experience. She graduated in 2002 from the Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, as a Dean’s List recipient. Her Nuffield Dental services include restorative dentistry, root canal treatment, and aesthetic smile makeovers.

Annaajihah BDS is a specialist at Nuffield Dental with a BDS from the University of Adelaide (Australia). She focuses on patient communication, tailoring treatment to individual needs, and helping nervous patients overcome dental anxiety with empathy and warmth. She is available at Nuffield Dental Simpang Bedok @ East Village and HarbourFront @ HarbourFront.