Straits Dental ✓ ACRA Verified

Straits Dental is positioned at the mid-range ($$) price point, but specific consultation fees were not published and should be confirmed directly with the clinic before your visit. As a general reference, private dental consultations in Singapore typically run S$50–100 for a basic examination and scale-and-polish, with paediatric-specific procedures such as fissure sealants at S$50–120 per tooth, fluoride treatment at S$30–60, and extractions at S$80–250 depending on complexity. GST applies on private dental services. For planned restorative or orthodontic work, request a written treatment plan with itemised costs before proceeding. Most private dental clinics will provide this at or after the initial assessment. See the full paediatric dentistry cost guide for Singapore →

No MOH Healthcare Services Licence or Singapore Dental Council (SDC) registration details were listed in Straits Dental's KakiList submission. Every legitimate dental clinic operating in Singapore must hold an MOH Healthcare Services Licence under the Healthcare Services Act — verifiable on the MOH licensee directory. Every practising dentist must be registered with the Singapore Dental Council (SDC) at sdc.gov.sg, where you can confirm registration status and any specialist accreditation in paediatric dentistry. Parents are strongly advised to verify both the clinic licence and the named dentist's SDC entry before booking. For paediatric specialists, look for a Fellowship of the Academy of Medicine Singapore (FAMS) in Paediatric Dentistry or an equivalent postgraduate qualification, which indicates advanced training beyond general dental registration. Contact the clinic directly to request confirmation of its MOH licence number and the treating dentist's SDC registration before the first appointment.

Routine paediatric dental care — examinations, scale-and-polish, fillings, fluoride, fissure sealants — is generally not claimable under MediShield Life, Integrated Shield Plans, or MediSave. Out-of-pocket payment is the norm for these visits. CHAS subsidies (Blue or Orange card) can reduce fees at CHAS-enrolled dental clinics for eligible Singapore Citizens and PRs — confirm whether Straits Dental participates in the CHAS dental scheme before booking. Certain surgical dental procedures — for example, impacted wisdom tooth surgery under general anaesthesia or jaw-related oral surgery — may attract MediSave claims and IP coverage. For any planned procedure of this nature, request a written financial counselling estimate from the clinic that clearly splits the MediSave deduction, insurance payout, and out-of-pocket portions before consenting to treatment. Skipping the financial counselling step is the most common reason patients are surprised by their final dental bill — confirm payment terms in writing ahead of any procedure.