Oral Health Therapists
Oral health therapists (also known as Dental hygienists) are licensed oral health professionals who have studied for a minimum of two years at college or university to gain their qualifications.
Their role is to specialise in teeth cleaning including scaling, polishing and root planning of teeth (a deeper form of gum cleaning).
Dental hygienists play an important role in maintaining healthy teeth and gums and focus on preventing and treating oral diseases both to protect teeth and gums, and to protect your general health as well.
As part of our dental hygiene services, our hygienists will provide some or all of the following:
- an oral health care assessment, including a review of your health history, dental charting, oral cancer screening, and evaluation of gum disease / health;
- they may take dental radiographs (x-rays);
- removal of plaque and calculus from your teeth, including below the gum line;
- application of cavity-preventive agents such as fluorides and sealants to the teeth;
- administration of local anesthetic and / or nitrous oxide analgesia;
- education on proper oral hygiene techniques to maintain healthy teeth and gums, including developing an individualized at-home oral hygiene program where appropriate.
Faye Fu
Faye graduated from Nanyang Polytechnic with a diploma with Merit, from the Faculty of Dental Hygiene and Therapy in 2011. Faye was also awarded the Silver Medal for her achievements. Faye was attached to the Health Promotion Board during her training where she gained valuable experience treating young children and teenagers. Since June 2011 Faye…
Qualifications
RDT/RDH
Trained
Singapore
Languages
English, Mandarin
Faye Fu
Faye graduated from Nanyang Polytechnic with a diploma with Merit, from the Faculty of Dental Hygiene and Therapy in 2011. Faye was also awarded the Silver Medal for her achievements. Faye was attached to the Health Promotion Board during her training where she gained valuable experience treating young children and teenagers. Since June 2011 Faye has worked in private practice, joining Smilefocus in 2018.
Faye strongly believes in preventive dentistry and patient education, spending time helping patients understand the choices they can make to ensure good dental health.
Qualifications
RDT/RDH
Trained
Singapore
Languages
English, Mandarin
Carean Lim She Min
Carean graduated from Nanyang Polytechnic with a diploma in Oral Health Therapy, in 2011, on a Health Promotion Board Sponsorship. Carean was attached to the Health Promotion Board from 2016-2021 and has worked extensively with schools and pre schools as part of their School Dental Service. Other than providing oral care, she has also been…
Qualifications
RDT/RDH
Trained
Singapore
Languages
English, Mandarin
Carean Lim She Min
Carean graduated from Nanyang Polytechnic with a diploma in Oral Health Therapy, in 2011, on a Health Promotion Board Sponsorship. Carean was attached to the Health Promotion Board from 2016-2021 and has worked extensively with schools and pre schools as part of their School Dental Service. Other than providing oral care, she has also been actively involved in HPBs Oral health education programs.
Carean has a passion for dentistry and strives to work alongside her patients in a collaborative effort to help achieve not only a healthy, confident smile, but sustainable overall health.
Qualifications
RDT/RDH
Trained
Singapore
Languages
English, Mandarin