Seminar
Specialist Dental Group’s seminar, Putting the Sparkle Back into your Smile, organized together with Channel NewsAsia, was held on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at the Suntec Convention Centre auditorium from 2pm to 5:30 pm.
Drs. Elvin Leong, Ansgar Cheng, Ho Kok Sen, Eugene Chan, Patricia Yeong, Neo Tee Khin and Helena Lee
Close to 600 people spent several hours listening to six dental specialists from our clinic share about the latest developments in their respective specialty areas of dentistry.
“This is the first time that Specialist Dental Group™ has embarked on such a major public education program,” said Dr. Neo Tee Khin, Director and Prosthodontist with Specialist Dental Group™.
“We thought that this was a great way to commemorate the 30th anniversary of our clinic,” added Dr. Ansgar C Cheng, Director and Prosthodontist with the clinic.
Specialist Dental Group™, formerly known as Henry Lee Dental Surgery, was founded by Dr. Henry Lee, a well-respected oral surgeon. Dr. Lee also placed the first titanium dental implants in Singapore more than 20 years ago and this strength in dental implants has continued to be reflected in the multi-specialty team at Specialist Dental Group™.
Staff of Specialist Dental Group
Comprehensive Selection of Topics Covered
Almost every major aspect of dentistry was covered from the relationship between oral health and overall health, to pain and anxiety management, and the latest developments in replacing missing teeth, straightening teeth, and creating a smile makeover.
The question and answer session
A Question and Answer Session was also held after the six presentations and the dental specialists answered questions on various topics including implants, braces, cracked teeth, whitening toothpaste, and many more.
Invisalign display
Nobel Biocare display
Sponsors of the event and the goody bags included Ezyhealth & Beauty, Nobel Biocare, Invisalign, Cosmetic Surgery & Beauty, Sensodyne, Parkway Health, Listerine, Lion Corporation, Clorets, Vicks, Salonpas, SA Dental and Philips Sonicare .
Goody bags
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Trailers for
“Putting the Sparkle Back into your Smile: A Dental Seminar that Bridges Function & Aesthetics” started airing on Channel NewsAsia today. The seminar, organized by Specialist Dental Group™ and Channel NewsAsia, will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at the Suntec Convention Centre in Singapore from 2pm to 5:30 pm. More information on the Seminar can be found at
http://www.specialistdentalgroup.com/events.php. The trailer for the event can also be viewed at the link.
“This is the first time that Specialist Dental Group™ is embarking on such a major public education program. We thought that this was a great way to commemorate the 30th anniversary of our clinic,” said Dr. Neo Tee Khin, Partner and Prosthodontist with Specialist Dental Group™.
Specialist Dental Group™, formerly known as Henry Lee Dental Surgery, was founded by Dr. Henry Lee, a well-respected oral surgeon. Dr. Lee also placed the first titanium dental implants in Singapore more than 20 years ago and this strength in dental implants has continued to be reflected in the multi-specialty team at Specialist Dental Group™.
According to Dr. Ansgar C. Cheng, also a Partner and Prosthodontist with the clinic, six leading specialists from the clinic will be sharing their expertise with seminar attendees on the following topics:
· The Mouth & Body Connection;
· Restoring your Sparkling Smile;
· The Straight Truth about Braces;
· Dental Surgery Now Pain-Free; and
· Filling Gaps & Brightening Smiles
Tickets for the event can be purchased from SISTIC at http://www.sistic.com/
Major Sponsors of the Seminar include Nobel Biocare, Invisalign, Ezyhealth & Beauty and Cosmetic Surgery & Beauty.
Goody Bag Sponsors include Parkway Health, Lion Corporation, Sensodyne, Listerine, SA Dental Supply, Clorets, Vicks, Hisamitsu and Philips.
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April and May, especially the month of May, has been an incredibly busy month for the specialist team at Specialist Dental Group. Almost all of our dental specialists were giving presentations in Singapore or internationally during this period.
April
The month of April was off to a flying start with an Invisalign accreditation workshop conducted by Dr. Eugene Chan in Singapore on April 5, 2009.
Dr. Helena Lee then gave a presentation on Periodontics: Where function meets aesthetics. A role for hard and soft tissue grafting at the Singapore Dental Association Continuing Professional Education Program on April 22, 2009.
Indonesia was the port of call for Dr. Neo Tee Khin where he gave a presentation to the Basic Science to Implantology and Dental Implantology Study Group, organized by Indonesian Dental Association and Dr. Bastian Dental Clinic in Jakarta.
Closer to home, Dr. Ho Kok Sen was involved in giving a live demonstration for the Nobel Biocare Mentor Programme- Quickstart with NobelActive on April 29-30, 2009.
May
On May 1, 2009, Dr. Ansgar Cheng was in Omaha, Nebraska, USA, where he spoke on Clinical considerations of implant supported overdentures at the University of Nebraska Medical Centre.
The third week of May will be an eventful week for 4 of our specialists as they are invited speakers in 4 different countries:
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Australia – Dr. Eugene Chan is speaking at the Invisalign accreditation workshop in Sydney on May 22, 2009
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India – Dr. Ho Kok Sen will be in Mangalore, India from May 23-24, 2009 as a speaker for the Certificate in Oral Implantology organized by the Manipal College of Dental Sciences in Mangalore.
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Malaysia – Dr. Ansgar Cheng will lecture at the Malaysian Association of Aesthetic Dentistry meeting on May 24 on the theme of Sharing Realistic Clinic Experience in Aesthetic Prosthodontics.
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Singapore: Dr. Elvin Leong will give a presentation in Chinese to the public on Losing your Precious Teeth – The Dentist has Options for Replacement organized by the Punggol Community Club on May 24, 2009
One of the visions of Specialist Dental Group is to contribute to the professional community in Singapore and internationally, as well as increase public awareness about dental health. Our dental specialists are regularly invited to speak at professional dental meetings and/or community events to share their knowledge and experience in dental procedures.
Many of our dentists are either current or former professors / faculty members at the National University of Singapore and other international universities. We also actively contribute professional articles to clinical journals such as the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Cosmetic Dentistry and the International Journal of Prosthodontics.
To find out more about the profile of our dental team, click here. News and media coverage of our clinic and dentists can also be found on our website together with links to our Facebook Fan Page.
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The Straits Times (April 2, 2009) cited a recent
University of Buffalo study that concluded that heart patients had higher number of bacteria in their mouths compared to those without a history of heart problems. This is yet another publication that adds to the growing evidence of the link between oral health and overall health.
According to the study, the people who had the highest amount of bacteria in their mouths were the most likely to have had heart attacks. Four out of five (or 80%) of Singaporeans are believed to have some form of gum disease.
Specialist Dental Group has been active in trying to raise the awareness of the link between healthy gums and a healthy body. Our Consultant Periodontist, Dr Helena Lee, has been interviewed on Channel NewsAsia, Ezyhealth & Beauty magazine and the Shin Min Chinese newspaper about the mouth and body connection. She has also spoken on this topic at our recent public seminar in November.
For more information on gum treatment, please click here.
“Prevention is always better than cure. The take home message is to brush and floss regularly, and to keep your twice yearly appointment with your dentist. This is the best way to maintain your dental health and your overall health,” says Dr. Lee.
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A big thank you to those of you who attended our first Chinese Public Forum over the weekend.
Dr. Ho Kok Sen, our Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon gave an informative presentation on “Holistic Health and Oral Health” which was very well received.
Dr. Neo Tee Khin, our Consultant Prosthodontist (Tooth replacement specialist) kept the audience enthralled with his entertaining and interactive presentation on “Permanent Solutions for Problematic Dentures”.
Some members of the dental specialist team who were present at the public forum included Dr Elvin Leong (Prosthodontist), Dr Patricia Yeong (Orthodontist), Dr Helena Lee (Periodontist), Dr Ho Kok Sen (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon), Dr Neo Tee Khin (Prosthodontist) and Dr Ansgar Cheng (Prosthodontist).
We would like to thank Parkway Health, our Co-Organizer, and our Sponsor, Biomet 3i, a US-based leading company in the oral reconstruction market. Biomet 3i products are distributed in Singapore by Asia Implant Support & Services.
To find out more about the services offered at Specialist Dental Group, please click here.
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If you have always wanted to smile with confidence, here is your chance to find out how. Leading dentists from Specialist Dental Group will update you on the latest innovations in replacing missing teeth and show how you can put a sparkle back into your smile.
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009
Time: 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm (Registration starts at 2:00 pm)
Venue: Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Seminar Room, Level 2
Cost: $5 registration fee (inclusive of light refreshments).
Sign up early as seating is limited. Cash payment on the day of the event.
Topics:
Permanent Solutions for Problematic Dentures
Holistic Health and Oral Health
To sign up:
(1) Register Online by clicking
here(2) SMS – send SMS to (65) 8404 1674 include full name and number of persons attending)
(3) Phone – (65) 6734 0860
Dr. Ansgar Cheng spoke on the topic, “Keeping a Healthy Smile in Your Golden Years” at the recent
50+ Expo 2009, the largest fair for seniors in Singapore. Over 100 exhibitors participated.
Parkway Health was one of the major sponsors of the event, with a section on Health & Fitness at the Expo. Dr. Cheng was a speaker for Parkway Health.
One of the challenges as a person ages, is preserving and maintaining the condition of their teeth. Growing older doesn’t necessarily mean that one should accept loss of teeth and a lower quality of life as a natural part of ageing.
Teeth replacement can improve the nutritional status of older persons who may have had to change their nutrition intake due to missing teeth or uncomfortable dentures. When a person reduces their intake of fruits, vegetables, meats and other “difficult-to-eat” food, he or she does not have a balanced diet and ends up being susceptible for various health disorders.
With proper care of existing teeth and the use of dental technology to replace missing teeth, one can have a healthy smile during the golden years and beyond.
For those in their 50s, or who know people in their 50s, this weekend is going to be an exciting one for you! This is the first time that a major exhibition for seniors is being held in Singapore. Called the
50+ Singapore Expo 2009, the Expo will feature pavillions on Health & Fitness, Personal Finance, Innovation & Learning, Living and Travel & Holidays.
Admisison is free.
Dental Seminar
Dr. Ansgar Cheng will be speaking on the topic, Keeping a Healthy Smile in your Golden Years.
Date: Sunday, January 11, 2009
Time: 5pm
Venue: Room B, Suntec Convention Centre, Level 4
Synopsis:
Today’s technological advances in dentistry offer many alternatives for people to fully restore their missing teeth. Restoring and replacing teeth has now become simpler, convenient and pain-free. Find out how you can obtain and maintain a perfect set of teeth, and get a more youthful looking appearance.
Other specialists from our clinic,
Dr Neo Tee Khin and
Dr Ho Kok Sen will also be at the 50+ Expo to answer your questions on dental implants and crowns.
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2009
Time: 2pm – 6pm
Venue: Nobel Biocare booth, H 18 & H20, Suntec Convention Centre, Level 4
We look forward to seeing you this weekend!
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