Our Dentists

All our dentists are internationally qualified and trained, bringing their expertise to serve the local and international communities of Singapore.

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Dr Bernard Siew is from Adelaide, Australia, and qualified from University of Adelaide. He has practiced in Singapore for 17 years.

Bernard Siew

Dr Bernard Siew is from Adelaide, Australia, and qualified from the University of Adelaide. He has practiced in Singapore for 22 years. Dr Siew’s areas of interest include cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign aligners, dental veneers in porcelain and resin, and teeth whitening. He is passionate about managing excessively worn teeth due to lifestyle problems, ranging from…

Qualifications

BDS

Trained

Adelaide

Languages

English

Dr Bernard Siew is from Adelaide, Australia, and qualified from University of Adelaide. He has practiced in Singapore for 17 years.

Bernard Siew

Dr Bernard Siew is from Adelaide, Australia, and qualified from the University of Adelaide. He has practiced in Singapore for 22 years. Dr Siew’s areas of interest include cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign aligners, dental veneers in porcelain and resin, and teeth whitening. He is passionate about managing excessively worn teeth due to lifestyle problems, ranging from grinding to acid reflux. His focus is on preventing ageing teeth and conservative minimally invasive therapy. Dr Bernard is experienced in full oral rehabilitation and implant prosthodontics, including crowns, bridges and dentures.

 

Qualifications

BDS

Trained

Adelaide

Languages

English

Patricia Hancock

Dr Hancock has over 30 years of experience working in London, Hong Kong, Switzerland and Singapore. She also lectured for many years in Hong Kong on Oral Radiology, Periodontology and Conservative Dentistry. Her approach to dental treatment is gentle and conservative, encouraging patients to maintain their mouths. She gained Part 1 of the Australian College…

Qualifications

BDS

Trained

London

Languages

English, French, German

Patricia Hancock Dr Hancock has more than 30 years experience working in London, Hong Kong, Geneva and Singapore.

Patricia Hancock

Dr Hancock has over 30 years of experience working in London, Hong Kong, Switzerland and Singapore. She also lectured for many years in Hong Kong on Oral Radiology, Periodontology and Conservative Dentistry.
Her approach to dental treatment is gentle and conservative, encouraging patients to maintain their mouths.
She gained Part 1 of the Australian College of Dental Surgeons Fellowship. Besides dentistry, Dr Hancock’s expertise includes research experience in tissue culture and Oral pathology. Her other passions include handicrafts, dressmaking, tennis and oriental dance.
Singapore has been home for quite some time, and she is a founding member of the Smilefocus team.

Dr Hancock can converse in French and German and welcomes patients with dental anxiety.

Qualifications

BDS

Trained

London

Languages

English, French, German

Dr Gin trained in Melbourne, Australia. After 8 years of private practice he relocated to Singapore in 2000.

Brendan Gin

Originally from Melbourne, Dr Brendan Gin joined Smile Focus in 2001, being one of the clinic’s founding General Dentists. After graduating in 1991 from the University of Melbourne, he spent nine years in private practice before relocating to Singapore. Dr Gin has a broad range of experience in treating adults and children, strongly emphasizing preventive…

Qualifications

BDSc

Trained

Melbourne

Languages

English

Dr Gin trained in Melbourne, Australia. After 8 years of private practice he relocated to Singapore in 2000.

Brendan Gin

Originally from Melbourne, Dr Brendan Gin joined Smile Focus in 2001, being one of the clinic’s founding General Dentists. After graduating in 1991 from the University of Melbourne, he spent nine years in private practice before relocating to Singapore. Dr Gin has a broad range of experience in treating adults and children, strongly emphasizing preventive dentistry. His treatment philosophy is centered around a minimally invasive approach using conventional and digital technologies. He has a particular interest in Crown, Bridge and Implant Restorations. With over 30 years of experience, his gentle and caring manner has created a loyal contingent of followers who appreciate his calming effect on even the most nervous patients.

Qualifications

BDSc

Trained

Melbourne

Languages

English

Dr Christina Liew trained in Melbourne, Australia and relocated to Singapore. She is a long serving member of the Smilefocus team having joined in 2003.

Christina Liew

Dr Christina Liew originated from and trained in Melbourne, Australia, before relocating to Singapore. She is a long-serving member of the Smilefocus team, having joined in 2003. Dr Liew enjoys all facets of dentistry. She is a general dentist who is caring, gentle and understanding. She will take the time to listen to individuals and…

Qualifications

BDSc

Trained

Melbourne

Languages

English

Dr Christina Liew trained in Melbourne, Australia and relocated to Singapore. She is a long serving member of the Smilefocus team having joined in 2003.

Christina Liew

Dr Christina Liew originated from and trained in Melbourne, Australia, before relocating to Singapore. She is a long-serving member of the Smilefocus team, having joined in 2003.

Dr Liew enjoys all facets of dentistry. She is a general dentist who is caring, gentle and understanding. She will take the time to listen to individuals and will cater to the needs of her patients.

Dr Liew is always interested in meeting people from all walks of life and loves to travel. She is also passionate about fitness and is a competitive road cyclist and a qualified fitness trainer.

Qualifications

BDSc

Trained

Melbourne

Languages

English

Elaine Ng

Dr Elaine Ng was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. After relocating to Singapore in 1997, she trained as a dentist and worked in both public and private sectors. Dr Ng is experienced in managing trauma, having worked in hospital dentistry and Accident & Emergency. Dr Ng enjoys practicing conservative, restorative, surgical and aesthetic…

Qualifications

BDS

Trained

Singapore

Languages

English

Dr Elaine Ng was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. After relocating to Singapore in 1997 she trained as a dentist and worked in both public and private sectors.

Elaine Ng

Dr Elaine Ng was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. After relocating to Singapore in 1997, she trained as a dentist and worked in both public and private sectors. Dr Ng is experienced in managing trauma, having worked in hospital dentistry and Accident & Emergency.

Dr Ng enjoys practicing conservative, restorative, surgical and aesthetic dentistry and aims to treat the patient as a whole. She believes educating patients about their health, particularly prevention, is the key to successful long-term management.

Dr Ng is a practitioner of dental sleep medicine, an area of dentistry that works closely with otolaryngologists (ENT specialists) in treating patients with snoring and sleep breathing disorders such as obstructive sleep apnoea.

Dr Elaine offers therapy with Botox for managing bruxism (tooth grinding), hypertrophic jaw muscles and its associated symptoms, and facial aesthetic treatments.

Qualifications

BDS

Trained

Singapore

Languages

English

Francine Chia

Dr Francine Chia trained in Adelaide, Australia and graduated as a part of the Dean’s list. She has over 18 years of clinical experience. Dr Chia has been a member of the Smilefocus team since 2008, and she is well known for her gentle approach. Dr Chia particularly enjoys cosmetic and restorative dentistry and has…

Qualifications

BDS

Trained

Adelaide

Languages

English

Dr Francine Chia trained in Adelaide, Australia and has over 15 years clinical experience.

Francine Chia

Dr Francine Chia trained in Adelaide, Australia and graduated as a part of the Dean’s list. She has over 18 years of clinical experience. Dr Chia has been a member of the Smilefocus team since 2008, and she is well known for her gentle approach.

Dr Chia particularly enjoys cosmetic and restorative dentistry and has specific training in Invisalign. Dr Chia is happy to work with anxious and nervous patients and enjoys motivating nervous patients to become regular and confident clients! She aims to help improve your smile and confidence while encouraging optimal oral hygiene and health.

Dr Chia is passionate about food and travel. In addition, she enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the great outdoors!

Qualifications

BDS

Trained

Adelaide

Languages

English

Alison Roberts

Dr Alison Roberts graduated from Manchester, UK, in 1997. After a year in practice, she returned to the hospital environment to gain valuable surgical experience. A brief period exploring the world led Alison to work as the only dentist on the Cocos Keeling Islands and Christmas Island. On returning to London, Dr Roberts worked in…

Qualifications

BDS

Trained

Manchester

Languages

English

Dr Alison Roberts graduated from the Manchester, UK in 1997.

Alison Roberts

Dr Alison Roberts graduated from Manchester, UK, in 1997. After a year in practice, she returned to the hospital environment to gain valuable surgical experience. A brief period exploring the world led Alison to work as the only dentist on the Cocos Keeling Islands and Christmas Island. On returning to London, Dr Roberts worked in a busy General Practice for ten years before relocating to Singapore. Dr Roberts is experienced in both Invisalign, Cfast and cosmetic treatment procedures.

Qualifications

BDS

Trained

Manchester

Languages

English

Dr Dianne Sainsbury graduated from Otago University in 1997 and has worked in NZ, Australia and the UK,

Dianne Sainsbury

Dr Dianne Sainsbury graduated from Otago University in 1997 and has worked in NZ, Australia and the UK, and has also had the opportunity to do voluntary work in Cambodia and Vietnam. Dr Sainsbury is passionate about preventive dentistry. She is experienced in family work, crown and bridge, implants and teeth whitening, and she aims…

Qualifications

BDS

Trained

Otago

Languages

English

Dr Dianne Sainsbury graduated from Otago University in 1997 and has worked in NZ, Australia and the UK,

Dianne Sainsbury

Dr Dianne Sainsbury graduated from Otago University in 1997 and has worked in NZ, Australia and the UK, and has also had the opportunity to do voluntary work in Cambodia and Vietnam. Dr Sainsbury is passionate about preventive dentistry. She is experienced in family work, crown and bridge, implants and teeth whitening, and she aims to build long-term relationships with parents and their children.

Qualifications

BDS

Trained

Otago

Languages

English

Teodora Kent

Dr Teodora Kent is a kind and empathetic dentist who takes the utmost care of her patients. She has been at Smilefocus since 2014. She graduated in 2009 with first-class honours from her Bachelor of Dental Science, and her honours research has been published internationally. Dr Kent is a general dentist with a particular interest…

Qualifications

BDSc (Hons)

Trained

Queensland

Languages

English, Serbian

Dr. Teodora Kent is a kind and empathetic dentist who takes the utmost care of her patients.

Teodora Kent

Dr Teodora Kent is a kind and empathetic dentist who takes the utmost care of her patients. She has been at Smilefocus since 2014. She graduated in 2009 with first-class honours from her Bachelor of Dental Science, and her honours research has been published internationally. Dr Kent is a general dentist with a particular interest in restorative, cosmetic and paediatric dentistry. Dr Kent also speaks Serbian.

Dr Kent believes that healthcare and dentistry revolve around people. She takes time at the start of every appointment to get to know her patients before the commencement of any treatment. Dr Kent quickly builds rapport with people of all ages and will do all she can to make you smile and possibly even laugh.

In Dr Kent’s spare time, she enjoys reading, learning about design and interiors, and travelling. She has recently started indoor rock climbing and bouldering.

Qualifications

BDSc (Hons)

Trained

Queensland

Languages

English, Serbian

Jonathan Luke

Dr Jonathan Luke trained in Otago, New Zealand. He has worked in both public and private clinics in New Zealand and Singapore. He has been a member of the Smile Focus team since 2019. With an interest in digital dentistry as well as conservative and aesthetic procedures, Dr Luke enjoys caring for all your dental…

Qualifications

BDS

Trained

Otago

Languages

English

Dr Jonathan Luke trained in Otago, New Zealand. He has worked in both public and private clinics in New Zealand and Singapore.

Jonathan Luke

Dr Jonathan Luke trained in Otago, New Zealand. He has worked in both public and private clinics in New Zealand and Singapore. He has been a member of the Smile Focus team since 2019.

With an interest in digital dentistry as well as conservative and aesthetic procedures, Dr Luke enjoys caring for all your dental needs with an up-to-date approach to treatment.

Qualifications

BDS

Trained

Otago

Languages

English

Pauline Shih Jia Lee

Dr Pauline Lee graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2014 and worked in the public healthcare sector before pursuing her postgraduate studies at the University of British Columbia in Canada. She was selected as chief resident in the final year, and completed her three-year specialty training in paediatric dentistry in 2020. She is…

Qualifications

BDS, Dip (Pediatric Dentistry) (UBC), MSc (Craniofacial Science) (UBC)

Trained

Singapore

Languages

Cantonese, English, Mandarin

Dr Lee graduated from NUS in 2014 and worked for 3 years as a dental officer at various public clinics and institutions

Pauline Shih Jia Lee

Dr Pauline Lee graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2014 and worked in the public healthcare sector before pursuing her postgraduate studies at the University of British Columbia in Canada. She was selected as chief resident in the final year, and completed her three-year specialty training in paediatric dentistry in 2020. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in Pediatric Dentistry, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentists.

Dr Lee has well-rounded experience in treating children, including sedation and GA cases, special needs and medically compromised patients, as well as interceptive orthodontics and trauma. She takes pride in providing a positive and non-judgmental environment where every child can achieve a beautiful and healthy smile.

Dr Lee speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

Qualifications

BDS, Dip (Pediatric Dentistry) (UBC), MSc (Craniofacial Science) (UBC)

Trained

Singapore

Languages

Cantonese, English, Mandarin

Dr Loo Sun Din is a Specialist in Jaw and Face Surgery.

Dr Loo Sun Din

Dr Loo Sun Din is a Specialist in Jaw and Face Surgery. He first qualified from the National University of Singapore in 2005 before being awarded a scholarship to pursue post-graduate specialist training in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery from the University of Hong Kong, where he developed a discerning interest in facial recontouring, complex jaw and…

Qualifications

BDS, Fellow, Academy of Medicine Singapore, MDS (OMFS), Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist Board Certification

Trained

Hong Kong, Singapore

Languages

Cantonese, English, Malay, Mandarin

Dr Loo Sun Din is a Specialist in Jaw and Face Surgery.

Dr Loo Sun Din

Dr Loo Sun Din is a Specialist in Jaw and Face Surgery.

He first qualified from the National University of Singapore in 2005 before being awarded a scholarship to pursue post-graduate specialist training in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery from the University of Hong Kong, where he developed a discerning interest in facial recontouring, complex jaw and face surgery and dental implant rehabilitation.

Dr Loo dedicated eleven years of his career to public service at the busiest surgical units in Hong Kong and Singapore, holding clinical positions in Queen Mary Hospital (HKG), Prince Philip Dental Hospital (HKG), Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (SGP) and Tan Tock Seng Hospital (SGP).
Currently, he maintains his role as Visiting Consultant to several public and private hospitals in Singapore.

Embracing sharing and exchange of knowledge, Dr Loo is a teaching faculty in local and overseas surgical courses in corrective jaw & facial surgeries and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSAS).

He is a member of Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen (AOCMF) and the International Society of Head and Neck Trauma (iSHANT). He also co-wrote a chapter in dental implants for surgery textbook in his spare time.

Qualifications

BDS, Fellow, Academy of Medicine Singapore, MDS (OMFS), Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist Board Certification

Trained

Hong Kong, Singapore

Languages

Cantonese, English, Malay, Mandarin

Thushala Ubaya

Dr Thushala Ubaya qualified in dentistry with honours in 2000 in London and obtained her Membership in Orthodontics with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and a Masters of Science in Orthodontics at the University of Glasgow. She then undertook further consultant senior orthodontic training at King’s College Hospital in London to obtain her Fellowship…

Qualifications

BDS (Hons) London, FDS Orth RCS (Edinburgh), M Orth RCS (Edinburgh), MSc (Orthodontics) (Glasgow)

Trained

Edinburgh, Glasgow, London

Languages

English, Korean, Mandarin

Dr Thushala Ubaya qualified in dentistry with honours in 2000 in London and obtained her Membership in Orthodontics with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and a Masters of Science in Orthodontics at the University of Glasgow.

Thushala Ubaya

Dr Thushala Ubaya qualified in dentistry with honours in 2000 in London and obtained her Membership in Orthodontics with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and a Masters of Science in Orthodontics at the University of Glasgow. She then undertook further consultant senior orthodontic training at King’s College Hospital in London to obtain her Fellowship in Orthodontics in 2011 and is currently a Fellow of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Dr Ubaya has worked as an NHS Consultant Orthodontist at the Royal London Dental Hospital and a Clinical Lecturer at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary, University of London. She was also the Lead NHS Consultant Orthodontist and Head of the Orthodontic department at Queen’s Hospital, Romford, Essex, for five years. In addition to her hospital roles, she worked part-time in private practice in London for six years.

Dr Ubaya is passionate about managing children and adults with dentofacial problems, including micro and macro smile aesthetics, dental health concerns, orthodontics, digital orthodontics, and managing teenagers and adults with complex jaw and teeth problems requiring orthodontics in conjunction with corrective jaw surgery.

Dr Ubaya offers all types of orthodontic treatments, including contemporary orthodontic appliances such as tooth-coloured white cosmetic fixed braces and clear aligners. Her passion is to deliver a positive body image experience with orthodontics. 

Working together with the patient to produce a beautiful, healthy smile and a satisfied patient with a positive overall experience has been the cornerstone of her practice and the ethos with which she approaches the management of all her patients. Dr Ubaya is friendly, approachable and enthusiastic about providing an enjoyable dental experience. She is happy to work through any questions or concerns you may have before tailoring the treatment unique to each individual’s needs.

Qualifications

BDS (Hons) London, FDS Orth RCS (Edinburgh), M Orth RCS (Edinburgh), MSc (Orthodontics) (Glasgow)

Trained

Edinburgh, Glasgow, London

Languages

English, Korean, Mandarin

Tasneem Rangwala

Dr Tasneem Rangwala grew up and trained in the United States of America. A native of Philadelphia, she attended the University of Pennsylvania for her undergraduate degree. She then graduated at the top of her class from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Following dental school,…

Qualifications

Cert Orthodontics (USA), DDS (USA)

Trained

United States

Languages

English

Dr. Tasneem Rangwala is an American board-certified Orthodontist with over 10 years of clinical experience.

Tasneem Rangwala

Dr Tasneem Rangwala grew up and trained in the United States of America. A native of Philadelphia, she attended the University of Pennsylvania for her undergraduate degree. She then graduated at the top of her class from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Following dental school, she completed a three-year orthodontic residency program at Montefiore Medical Center, earning a certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. She then obtained her board certification with the American Board of Orthodontics. With over ten years of clinical experience, she worked in private practice in New York City and Austin, Texas, before relocating to Singapore and joining the Smilefocus team.
Dr Tasneem is passionate about creating beautiful and healthy smiles for people of all ages – both children and adults. Her areas of expertise include:
● Traditional braces, including both metal and ceramic (“clear”) braces
● Invisalign
● Early interceptive treatment for growing children
● Digital orthodontics
● Surgical orthodontics for jaw correction
She takes pride in making each person’s orthodontic experience memorable and would be honoured to be a part of your journey.

Outside the office, Dr Tasneem enjoys running, travelling, singing along to Taylor Swift, and spending time with her husband and daughter.

 

Qualifications

Cert Orthodontics (USA), DDS (USA)

Trained

United States

Languages

English

Faye graduated from Nanyang Polytechnic with a diploma with Merit, from the Faculty of Dental Hygiene and Therapy in 2011.

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 graduated from Nanyang Polytechnic with a diploma with Merit, from the Faculty of Dental Hygiene and Therapy in 2011.

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 graduated from Nanyang Polytechnic with a diploma in Oral Health Therapy, in 2011, on a Health Promotion Board Sponsorship.

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

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