{"id":10092,"date":"2025-09-03T04:09:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T04:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uat.tzuchi.org.sg\/what-we-do\/tzu-chi-community-dental-centre\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T04:33:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T04:33:19","slug":"tzu-chi-community-dental-centre","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uat.tzuchi.org.sg\/zh-hans\/what-we-do\/tzu-chi-community-dental-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"\u6148\u6d4e\u793e\u533a\u7259\u79d1\u4e2d\u5fc3"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Tzu Chi Community Dental Centre\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Oral health remains a significant concern for many elderly individuals, especially retirees and those from low-income households, for whom rising dental consultation fees can be a considerable burden.<\/p>\n

In addition to its clinic-based services, the centre offers home-based dental care, a service that remains relatively uncommon in Singapore, and extends its care to residents in nursing homes. Through close partnerships with care institutions, Tzu Chi also delivers bedside dental treatment to patients who are unable to leave their beds, ensuring dignified oral healthcare is available to all, regardless of mobility or circumstance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Three Main Dental Services\n<\/h2>\n<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Outpatient Dental Services For The Underprivileged<\/p>\n

Home-Based Dental Visits<\/p>\n

Dental Visits To Nursing Homes<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Outpatient Dental Services\n<\/h2>\n<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Eligible Individuals\n<\/h2>\n<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Pioneer Generation seniors holding the Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) Blue cards<\/p>\n

Merdeka Generation seniors holding the CHAS Blue cards<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Types of Services<\/h3>\n<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Basic dental services:\n<\/p>\n

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  • Consultation and Examination: General dental check-ups<\/li>\n
  • Scaling and Polishing: Removal of plaque and tartar<\/li>\n
  • Simple Fillings: For small cavities<\/li>\n
  • Simple Extractions: For easily accessible teeth<\/li>\n
  • Basic Dentures: To replace missing teeth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    Dental 3D panoramic X-rays: \n<\/p>\n

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    • Dental caries: Cavities not visible on the surface<\/li>\n
    • Bone conditions: Such as bone loss from gum disease<\/li>\n
    • Impacted teeth or infections: In the roots or jawbone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n

      Preventive oral care: \n<\/p>\n

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      • Oral hygiene education: To promote proper brushing and flossing habits\n<\/li>\n
      • Fluoride treatments: To strengthen teeth and prevent tooth decay<\/li>\n
      • Routine check-ups: To monitor oral health and detect issues early<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        Note: Patients requiring complex treatment will be referred to other dental clinics for further care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        How to Apply for Assistance?<\/h3>\n<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        • You may visit our clinic, call us at 6040 7828, or email dental@tzuchi.org.sg for enquiries.<\/li>
        • Social workers at nursing homes and social welfare organisations may refer cases to us via phone or email.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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          Bringing Dental Care to Those Unable to Come to Us\n<\/h2>\n<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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          Patients with mobility challenges are among the underserved groups who face significant barriers to accessing dental care. Providing treatment to individuals who are homebound or residing in nursing homes often requires considerably more time and effort compared to conventional clinic visits. This includes the careful packing, transportation, and assembly of specialised portable equipment.<\/p>\n

          To meet this need, the Tzu Chi Community Dental Centre (CDC) is equipped with portable dental kits to support the delivery of home-based dental services. For nursing home visits, Tzu Chi has established long-term partnerships with several Intermediate and Long-Term Care (ILTC) institutions. These collaborations not only benefit bedridden patients but also promote oral health education among nursing staff, encouraging better long-term care practices.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          Challenges of Home-Based Dental Care\n<\/h4>\n<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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