Media Coverage
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July 2009
- Trailers for the Specialist Dental Group™ - Channels NewsAsia Seminar started being broadcast daily on Channel NewsAsia to publicize the Event, “Putting the Sparkle Back into your Smile”
- An article about Gum Health in Expat Living featured Dr Helena Lee. The article reminded readers about the connection between gum health and overall health.
June 2009
- Dr Ansgar Cheng's article on "Extreme Dentistry" appeared in Prime magazine – the article showed that dentistry is more than just scaling, polishing and extraction. Medically compromised patients including cancer patients, also need specialized dental care.
- Dr. Helena Lee's article on "A Healthy Body Starts from Your Mouth" was translated into Japanese and posted on the Mangosteen Club Website..
May 2009
- Shape magazine published an article, "Customize your smile", which featured several dental treatments available in Singapore. Specialist Dental Group™ was mentioned as a clinic offering Teeth-in-an-Hour dental implants for those with multiple missing teeth.
- Specialist Dental Group™'s dentists were interviewed for an article on Instant Implants™ and Invisalign clear braces, entitled "A New Generation of Hi-Tech Dentistry" in MillonaireAsia Singapore. (pdf)
April 2009
- Dr. Elvin Leong was featured in the "Ask the Experts" section of Shape magazine on the issue of brushing with fluoride to protect the enamel of teeth.
- Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty featured an interview with Dr. Patricia Yeong on the different types of options available to straighten teeth, including metal braces, ceramic braces, self-ligating braces, lingual braces and Invisalign clear aligners. (pdf)
- Specialist Dental Group™’s team of dentists answered questions on amalgam fillings, yellow teeth and bleeding gums in Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty’s "Ask the Dentist" Column (pdf) and responded to questions on braces for adult, wisdom tooth extraction, and a protruding lower jaw in Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty's "Ask the Dentist" Column, Chinese edition. (pdf)
March 2009
- Dr. Cheng was interviewed on the topic of teeth grinding in an article which was published in The Sunday Times entitled "The Daily Grind"
- Dr. Neo Tee Khin was invited to be a guest lecturer at a Prosthodontics Seminar organized by University of Mongolia School of Dentistry. This seminar covered the topics of "New Concepts in the Management of the Resorbed Mandible" and "Restoration of Endodontically-Treated Teeth- A Clinical update" , and published in the Mongolian daily newspaper, Daily News. (pdf)
- Ezyhealth & Beauty ran a story on the launch of Specialist Dental Group’s patient education video on the Teeth-in-an-Hours™ implants procedure which was uploaded on YouTube.
- The Shin MinChinese newspaper published an interview with Dr. Helena Lee on the relationship between Gum Disease, Pregnancy and Diabetes.
- Dr. Helena Lee was featured in a Shin Min Chinese newspaper article on how gum disease can lead to heart trouble and stroke.
- The LianHeWanBao Chinese newspaper ran a story on gum disease and its connection to heart trouble and stroke.
- Dr. Neo Tee Khin’s dental work on a snow leopard at the Singapore Night Safari was featured in a story in the Shin Min Chinese newspaper.
- Specialist Dental Group™ was featured in the second edition of the book on medical tourism, Patients Beyond Borders (Singapore), together with a story of one of our international patient’s experience with dental care in Singapore (pdf)
February 2009
- Dr. Eugene Chan's paper on "Medical responses to orthodontic loading: a 3-dimensional finite element multi-tooth model" was published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
- Dr. Neo Tee Khin's article on "Quick and easy teeth replacement" was published in the February 2009 issue of Ezyhealth & Beauty. The article was about an innovative technology by Nobel Biocare which allowed missing teeth to be replaced in one hour. (pdf)
- Oral + Care published a profile of Specialist Dental Group™ in its inaugural issue (pdf)
- Dr. Helena Lee wrote an article that is published in the same issue Oral + Care Magazine on the connection between healthy gums and a healthy body. (pdf)
- Singapore American Newsletter published an article written by Dr. Helena Lee on "Brush Your Way to a Healthy Body" about gum problems for patients with specific medical problems and its preventions. (pdf)
- Health News published an article titled as " Oral Cancer: A Growing Concern", which was written by Dr. Ansgar Cheng which addressed various topics including diagnosis of oral cancer and the treatment options available for patients with oral cancer.
- In the special Edition of Expat Living, Body & Mind Guide 2009, Dr. Ansgar Cheng, Dr. Neo Tee Khin and Dr. Helena Lee were interviewed on dental related topics, such as selecting the right specialist for your dental treatments, Gum Problems and Options available for people who consider Implants.
January 2009
- Specialist Dental Group™'s team of dentists answered questions on braces for adults, wisdom teeth extraction, dark spots on teeth and protruding lower jaw in Cosmetic Surgery & Beauty's "Ask the Dentist" column (pdf)
- Cosmetic Surgery & Beauty also had a story on our clinic, "Twice the Success" which covered the opening of Specialist Dental Group™'s second clinic in September 2008.
- Dental Tribune wrote about the posting of Specialist Dental Group’s patient education video on Teeth-in-an-Hour™ Implants on YouTube. Specialist Dental Group™ is the first Dental clinic in Singapore to release a patient education video online.
- The New Paper published an article, titled "Alcoholic Mouthwash can be harmful" and Dr. Ansgar Cheng recommend not to use alcohol-based mouthwashes on regular basis. In general, our clinic recommends use of non-alcohol-based mouthwashes. (pdf)
- The Australian Financial Review published an article on Healthcare Tourism, where Specialist Dental Group™ in Singapore was mentioned as one of the dental clinics that international patient can opt for. (pdf)
- Dr Neo Tee Khin was interviewed by the Shin Min Chinese Newspaper on Teeth Whitening Procedures.
2008 Media Coverage
December 2008
November 2008
- Specialist Dental Group™ was featured in the Body & Mind News section of Expat Living magazine in a story titled “Tooth Thirty” which mentioned the opening of the Group’s second clinic and that it will be turning 30 years old soon.
- Specialist Dental Group™’s Teeth-in-an-Hour implants and other quick makeovers were featured in MillionaireAsia (pdf)
- The inaugural issue of Cosmetic Surgery & Beauty (Indonesia edition) featured a profile of the dental team at Specialist Dental Group™.
October 2008
September 2008
- Specialist Dental Group™ was profiled in a personality interview in Cosmetic Surgery & Beauty. The article gave insight into the backgrounds of the members of the Specialist Dental Group team. (pdf)
- Dr. Ho Kok Sen's article on "Oral Irritations and Lesions: What they are and how to prevent them" was published in the October 2008 issue of Ezyhealth & Beauty.
- Specialist Dental Group™ was featured in Ezyhealth & Beauty in an article titled "Dental Dedication" which mentioned the opening of the Group’s second clinic at the Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre.
August 2008
- Dr. Ansgar Cheng was interviewed on the Healthy Life show (Metro TV, Jakarta, Indonesia) about Oral Cancer
- Ezyhealth & Beauty wrote about the Nobel Biocare symposium, "The Anatomy of a Perfect Smile" as part of the company’s World Tour. The article also mentioned that Dr. Ansgar Cheng spoke about how dental health can affect general health.
- Dental Tribune Asia Pacific covered the Nobel Biocare World Tour and mentioned the strong support provided by Specialist Dental Group™ in the world tour.
July 2008
- Dr. Ansgar Cheng was quoted in a Business Times article on aesthetic dental procedures performed by general practitioners and dental specialists (pdf)
- Dr. Helena Lee's article on "Healthy Gums and a Healthy Body: The Mouth and Body Connection" was published in Ezyhealth & Beauty (pdf)
- Dr. Patricia Yeong's article on "Setting Things Straight – A Primer on Braces" was published in the Singapore American Newsletter (pdf)
June 2008
- Dr. Ansgar Cheng was one of 4 dental experts speaking at a public form on "The Anatomy of a Perfect Smile" organized by Channel NewsAsia and Nobel Biocare. He spoke on the topic, "Perfect Smile: A Novel Technology for Today's Treatment"
- Specialist Dental Group™ was profiled in Dental Tribune: Asia Pacific Edition in an article titled, "Singapore's Specialist Dental Group™ combines solid roots with a hi-tech approach." The article mentions that the clinic was founded in the late 1970s but is a modern-day clinic featuring an internationally trained staff that has caught the attention of regional dental tourists (pdf)
- Dr. Ansgar Cheng's article on "Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders" was published in the Singapore American Newsletter (pdf)
- The English and Chinese editions of Cosmetic Surgery & Beauty magazine featured Specialist Dental Group™ in the "Ask a Dentist" column answering questions posed by readers of the magazine
May 2008
- Drs Neo Tee Khin and Ansgar Cheng were featured in a Jakarta Post interview on Dental Implants that can be completed within hours (pdf)
- Moonlake Lee, Director of Specialist Dental Group™, was also interviewed by the Jakarta Post on popular dental procedures among Indonesian patients
- Dr. Ansgar Cheng and Dr. Neo Tee Khin were interviewed by Malaysian NTV station's "The Breakfast Show." Dr. Cheng was interviewed on dental tourism and the choice of Singapore as a destination for dental services. Dr. Neo was interviewed on dental implants, particularly, Teeth-in-an-Hour implants.
April 2008
- Dr Helena Lee was interviewed by Mind Your Body on when your child should have his first dental visit (pdf)
- Dr. Neo Tee Khin was featured on ChannelNewsAsia’s Prime Time Morning special series on dentistry, “Say Ahh” in a segment on Dental Implants
- Dr. Ansgar Cheng was on an expert panel answering viewers’ questions on dental issues, such as issues on teeth grinding, Zirconia crowns and bridges, on ChannelNewsAsia’s Prime Time Morning dental series, "Say Ahh"
March 2008
- Specialist Dental Group™ and Drs Ansgar Cheng and Neo Tee Khin were featured in an article on dental tourism in Singapore in the March 2008 issue of Singapore Business Visitor. (pdf)
- Dr Neo Tee Khin was featured on Prime Time Morning's (ChannelNewsAsia) special series on dentistry, Say Ahh, on teeth whitening procedures.
- Dr. Helena Lee, Dr. Neo and Dr. Cheng were featured among the panel of dental experts for PrimeTime Morning's series, "Say Ahh," on ChannelNews Asia.
- Dr. Helena Lee was featured on ChannelNewsAsia’s Prime Time Morning series, “Say Ahh” in a segment on the issue of gum disease and its connection to overall health.
February 2008
- MillionaireAsia (quarterly magazine in Singapore and Indonesia) – Health profile – Carving a Niche for Themselves (pdf)
- The Medical Touch (ChannelNewsAsia television) – interviews on TMJ disorders and Teeth-in-an-Hour
January 2008
2007 Media Coverage
December 2007
- Good Morning Singapore (Daily morning television show) – TMJ Disorders
November 2007
- Bisnis Indonesia (Indonesian newspaper) – An ideal solution for patients with missing teeth
- Citta Bella (Chinese magazine, Singapore) – Composite Bonding
- Medical Grapevine (monthly medical magazine, Singapore) – Diagnosing and Treating Oral Cancers
October 2007
- Ezyhealth & Beauty (Singapore monthly healthcare magazine) - Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
- U+Me (Singapore Chinese language monthly healthcare magazine) – Teeth Bonding
September 2007
August 2007
July 2007
- The Business Times (Singapore business newspaper) – Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
- Good Morning Singapore (Daily morning television show) – Healthy Gums
- Femina magazine (Indonesian weekly women's magazine) – Implant Teeth-in-an-Hour
- MetroTV (television show in Indonesia) – Implant Teeth-in-an-Hour
June 2007
- Gaya Hidup Sehat (Indonesian weekly magazine on Healthy Living) – Teeth-in-an-Hour
- Harian Indonesia (Indonesian daily newspaper) – Teeth-in-an-Hour
- Shang Bao (Indonesian Chinese language business newspaper) – Specialist Dental Group™ – Singapore's Premier Dental Clinic
May 2007
- The Australian (Australian online newspaper version at www.theaustralian.news.com.au) – Cut price deals (pdf)
March 2007
- Channel News Asia (Regional television station and also online at www.channelnewsasia.com) – Dental clinics in Singapore seeing more overseas patients (pdf)