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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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
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 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
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
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
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
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 has over 22 years of clinical experience…
Qualifications
BDS
Trained
Singapore
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 has over 22 years of clinical experience and enjoys practising conservative, restorative, surgical and aesthetic dentistry and aims to treat the patient as a whole. She believes in educating patients about their health, particularly in the area of prevention, which is the key to successful long-term management.
A dental sleep medicine practitioner, Dr Elaine Ng is involved in an area of dentistry that works closely with sleep physicians in screening and treating patients with sleep breathing disorders, ranging from benign snoring to obstructive sleep apnoea and UARS. She also works with sleep psychologists and speech pathologists for complete management of patients with sleep, breathing and functional swallowing issues. Our comprehensive sleep breathing disorder screening program at Smilefocus was established by Dr Ng, who actively lectures on this topic and is a member of the Australasian Sleep Association and the American Association of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Dr Ng offers Botox treatment and alternative therapies for managing bruxism (tooth grinding), hypertrophic jaw muscles and 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
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
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
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
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
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
Carol Tam
Dr Carol Tam graduated from the National University of Singapore Dental School with a Bachelor in Dental Surgery in 2000. Dr Tam has practised dental surgery in both Singapore and Hong Kong for over 20 years. Dr Tam prioritises patient comfort with a warm demeanour and excellent clinical skillset, as reflected by her meticulous attention…
Qualifications
BDS
Trained
Singapore
Languages
English, Mandarin
Carol Tam
Dr Carol Tam graduated from the National University of Singapore Dental School with a Bachelor in Dental Surgery in 2000.
Dr Tam has practised dental surgery in both Singapore and Hong Kong for over 20 years. Dr Tam prioritises patient comfort with a warm demeanour and excellent clinical skillset, as reflected by her meticulous attention to detail and effective dentist-patient communication.
Dr Tam has experience serving a diverse patient group, including senior corporate executives, A-List media and sports personalities, and their respective family members. She practises extensive dental treatments and has a keen interest in root canal treatment, cosmetic dentistry (veneers, crowns, Invisalign etc.) and paediatric dental care.
She has volunteered as a pro-bono dentist at the Po Leung Kuk Residential Child Care Service (in Hong Kong), providing expert dental treatment to underprivileged and orphaned children.
Dr Tam enjoys embracing the latest dental trends outside the clinic and is committed to lifelong learning. She enjoys spending precious time with her family and always keep a healthy work-life balance.
Qualifications
BDS
Trained
Singapore
Languages
English, Mandarin
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
