From 19 June 2020, all ongoing and new dental procedures can be continued with proper safety measures in place. In this new phase (Phase Two), the goal is to ensure that efforts taken to curb community transmission of COVID-19 during the Circuit Breaker period and Phase One of reopening, are sustained.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has instructed healthcare providers to continue prioritising urgent and emergency dental care, followed by ongoing dental care that was previously postponed, and management of time-sensitive cases that are likely to lead to higher clinical risk or potential complications if left further untreated. Cases with medically indicated complaints should be prioritised over aesthetic cases.

Brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice a day for about 2 minutes to help keep your teeth and mouth healthy.Plaque is a film of bacteria that coats your teeth if you don't brush them properly. It contributes to gum disease and tooth decay.Tooth brushing stops plaque building up. Try to make sure you brush every surface of all your teeth.

The business of dentistry is more than just about crowns, bridges and implants. For Dr Jeremy Cheah, founder and managing director of Straits Dental Group, it is about balancing his dentistry skills with business acumen.