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Paediatric dental consultation fees at private clinics in Singapore typically run S$80–150 for a first visit, with routine scaling and polishing S$80–180, fluoride application S$30–60, fissure sealants S$80–150 per tooth, and fillings S$100–300 per tooth depending on material and complexity. Nitrous oxide sedation (laughing gas) for anxious children usually adds S$80–200 per session, and general anaesthesia for extensive treatment in very young children or high-anxiety cases is significantly higher. GST applies on private dental services. Routine dental consultations and procedures are generally not claimable under MediShield Life or standard Integrated Shield Plans; however, MediSave may be used for selected oral surgical procedures (e.g. tooth extraction under general anaesthesia) — confirm this with the clinic before treatment. Request a written fee estimate for any planned procedure so there are no surprises at the point of billing. See the full paediatric cost guide for Singapore →

Every legitimate dental clinic in Singapore must hold an MOH Healthcare Services Licence under the Healthcare Services Act, verifiable on the MOH licensee directory. Dentists — including paediatric specialists — are registered with the Singapore Dental Council (SDC), not the Singapore Medical Council (SMC), as dentistry sits under the Dental Registration Act. You can search Dr Tabitha Chng by name on the SDC public register to confirm registration status and any specialist accreditation in paediatric dentistry. No regulatory licences have been supplied to this KakiList listing, so parents should verify both the clinic's MOH Healthcare Services Licence and the dentist's SDC registration directly before booking. A paediatric dental specialist will hold a recognised postgraduate qualification (e.g. Fellowship in Dental Surgery in Paediatric Dentistry, or equivalent) beyond general dental registration — worth confirming if specialist-level care is the reason for choosing this practice. Verify the doctor's name on the Singapore Dental Council register and the clinic's MOH Healthcare Services Licence before booking, and for any planned procedure request a written financial counselling estimate that itemises insurance payout, MediSave deduction, and out-of-pocket portions before paying any deposit.

Routine dental care — check-ups, scaling and polishing, fillings, fluoride treatment — is not covered by MediShield Life or most Integrated Shield Plans (IPs), and MediSave cannot be used for these procedures. However, MediSave can be used for selected oral surgical procedures such as tooth extractions performed under local or general anaesthesia, subject to MediSave withdrawal limits. Some private dental insurers and corporate dental benefit plans do cover paediatric dental visits — check your child's policy wording carefully, as coverage varies widely between insurers and plans. For any planned procedure requiring sedation or general anaesthesia, request a pre-treatment financial counselling session and a written itemised estimate from the clinic before proceeding, so you understand the full out-of-pocket cost. Pre-authorisation from your insurer, where applicable, should be sought before treatment rather than after. See the full paediatric cost guide for Singapore →