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Join us at the Forefront of Shaping Healthier Lives
Overview
The Health Promotion Board’s vision is to make Singapore a nation of healthier people.
Come be a part of this journey if you’re passionate about creating boundary-pushing work that drives behavioral change. You will be a part of HPB’s Youth Preventive Dental Service (YPDS) as a Dental Officer/Surgeon where you will play a crucial role in providing oral health care education and services to school-going children. Your work will contribute to ensuring good oral health and dental fitness among the younger generation, setting the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles.

What You Can Expect

As a valued member of the YPDS team, you will have the important role of providing essential dental care to primary, secondary school children, and pre-schoolers. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of a zone of field or mobile dental clinics. Your duties will also involve supervising junior dentists and Oral Health Therapists (OHTs) in their clinical work, managing cases referred by the OHTs, and conducting training for the OHTs.

Why join HPB YPDS?

• Contribute to a meaningful cause: Be at the forefront of promoting oral health and wellness among Singapore's youth.

• Innovative and boundary-pushing work: Collaborate with a dynamic team to create impactful initiatives that drive behavioural change and make a difference in the community.

• Professional development: Access to continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and expertise in the field of oral health promotion.

Requirements:

• Full registration with the Singapore Dental Council

• Proficiency in clinical skills and IT software / systems

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently

• Ability to establish close rapport with children, parents, and school staff

Established in 2001, the Health Promotion Board’s (HPB) vision is to build a nation of healthy people. We aim to empower residents in Singapore to attain optimal health, increase the quality and years of healthy life, and prevent illnesses, disability and premature death. To achieve this, HPB drives national health promotion and disease prevention programmes, spearheads health education initiatives and creates a supportive environment in Singapore where healthy lifestyle options are available and accessible for healthy living every day.