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      • Cosmetic Dentistry
      • Veneers
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      • Dr Tan Kian Meng
      • Dr Edwin Tan
      • Dr Neo Tee Khin
      • Dr Ansgar C. Cheng
    • Orthodontics
      • Dr Soh Shean Han
      • Dr May Ling Eide
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      • Dr Helena Lee
      • Dr Daylene Leong
      • Dr Ben Wang
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          • Dr Neo Tee Khin
          • Dr Ansgar C. Cheng
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Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics

Dr Tan Kian Meng

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Dr Tan recalls one of his patients who was diagnosed with a rare cancer of the hard palate. It eroded a portion of the patient’s hard palate, making swallowing and speaking an arduous task. As air and fluid constantly leaked from the oral cavity to the nasal cavity, Dr Tan fitted a dental appliance to re-establish the oronasal separation. Dr Tan and the team were so glad when the patient successfully battled cancer after undergoing radiation treatment.  

Due to the side effects of radiation treatment, the patient had to deal with many oral complications (i.e. tooth decay, dry mouth, poor wound healing). To make things worse, the patient was diagnosed with a new oral cancer five years later. A part of his tongue had to be removed and grafted. Despite all these misfortunes and challenges, this patient remains brave, resolute, and optimistic. Until now, Dr Tan remembers this patient fondly because of the precious life lessons he had learnt from him.


Get to know Dr Tan Kian Meng 陈健民医生

Prosthodontist, Specialist Dental Group®

  • BDS (Singapore), MS (Maryland),
  • Cert Prosthodontics (Maryland),
  • Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics,
  • FAMS (Singapore)

Dr Tan Kian Meng is a Prosthodontist with Specialist Dental Group®. He received his specialty training in Prosthodontics from the University of Maryland, USA. He is also an Adjunct Lecturer with the National University of Singapore, a Visiting Consultant at Singapore’s Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and serving as the President of the Prosthodontic Society Singapore.

Having worked in MD Anderson (one of the top cancer centres in the world) and a restructured hospital in Singapore for many years, joining the Specialist Dental Group at Mount Elizabeth Hospital seems like a natural continuation of his dental career. Providing support to the medical team and dental needs of medically compromised patients all these years have been a rewarding experience for Dr Tan. Most patients were unaware of the association between dentistry and their medical conditions (e.g. head and neck cancer, osteoporosis, obstructive sleep apnea).


Education

Dental degree – National University of Singapore (2005)

Master of Science – University of Maryland, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery (2007)

Certificate in Prosthodontics – University of Maryland, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery (2007)

Fellowships | Specialty boards

Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics

Prosthodontist, Specialist Register, Singapore Dental Council

Fellow, Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Oncologic

Dentistry Fellowship, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston


Academic awards

Valedictorian of Class of 2005, National University of Singapore

Dean’s List in final BDS Professional Examination (2005)

Dean’s List in third BDS Professional Examination (2004)

Alexandra Health System Service Champion Award (2012, 2015)

National Healthcare Group Service Champion Award (2006)

University Medal (First in Final BDS Professional Examination) (2005)

Lee Kuan Yew Medal (Best Student throughout the Course of Study) (2005)

Tratman Medal (Most Distinguished Graduate in Dentistry) (2005)

Dr F A C Oehlers Medal (Best Clinical Student) (2005)

Malayan Dental Association Medal (Best in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) (2005)

Terrell Book Prize (Best in Prosthodontics) (2005)

Southeast Asia Association for Dental Medal (Best in Endodontics) (2005)

Edmund Tay Mai Hiong Gold Medal (Best in 3rd BDS Professional Examination) (2004)

Singapore Dental Association Silver Medal (Best in Medicine) (2004)

Dental Society Merit Award (Silver) (2002)


Professional activities

Clinical Lecturer, National University of Singapore

Executive Committee Member, Prosthodontic Society Singapore

Member, Prosthodontic Society Singapore

Fellow, American College of Prosthodontists

Conference speaker | Panelist

2018 – Advances in Orbital and Condylar Trauma and Reconstruction with Anatomical Specimens, Singapore, “Orbital Prosthetics”

2017 – Clinical Pathological Conference, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore, “Making the Maxillofacial Prosthetic Patients Great Again!”

2016 – Advances in Orbital Trauma and Reconstruction, Singapore, “Orbital Prosthetics”

2014 – Advances in Management of Post-Traumatic Deformity, Singapore, “Craniofacial Implants and Prosthesis

2011 – 41st Annual Session, American College of Prosthodontists, Scottsdale, AZ, “Board Preparation Course, Section B: Part 4. Simulated Mock Board Examination”

2011 – Oncologic Dentistry and Maxillofacial Prosthetics Symposium, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, “Radiographic Explanations in Numb Chin Syndrome: Are They Always That Black-And-White?”

2010 – American College of Prosthodontists, Maryland Chapter Meeting, Columbia, MD, “Effect of Axial Wall Modification on the Retention of Cement-Retained Implant-Supported Crowns”

Scientific publications

Tan KM, Singer MT, Masri R, Driscoll CF. Modified fluid wax impression for a severely resorbed edentulous mandibular ridge. J Prosthet Dent 2009; 101:279-82

Tan KM, Masri R, Driscoll CF, Limkangwalmongkol P, Romberg E. Effect of axial wall modification on the retention of cement-retained, implant-supported crowns. J Prosthet Dent 2012; 107:80-5

Tan KM, Hofstede TM, Chambers MS. Mental neuropathy in an oncologic setting: A review of nine cases. J Greater Houston Dent Soc 2011; 83:17-22


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  • Pre-Surgery Assessment
  • Reduction of Square Jaw
  • Root Canal Treatment
  • Scaling & Polishing (Teeth Cleaning)
  • Sinus Lift
  • Sleep Apnea
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    • Dr Ansgar C. Cheng
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    • Dr Soh Shean Han
    • Dr May Ling Eide
  • Periodontics Treatment in Singapore
    • Dr Helena Lee
    • Dr Daylene Leong
    • Dr Ben Wang
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