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Expatdental’s Smile Transformation service seamlessly brings together innovation, precision and personalised care for a transformative dental experience
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, dentistry has made remarkable strides. Moving beyond traditional practices to integrate digital and AI-backed technology, the advancement of dentistry has not only enhanced precision and efficiency but also ushered in a new era of personalised care.
One such practice who has embraced this growth in dental technology to redefine the patient experience is Expatdental. Established in 2013 by American dentist Dr. Shaun Thompson, Expatdental aims to provide premium dental care services tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Recognising the diverse backgrounds of its patients, Expatdental boasts a diverse team of internationally-trained general dentists, dental surgeons, hygienists and smile consultants—each one with the qualifications to help patients in the pursuit of their perfect smile.

Above Expatdental’s holistic approach extends to every facet of dentistry with a comprehensive range of treatments from fillings to implants, teeth whitening and veneers
Holistic health is at the heart of expatdental’s ethos. Though the global pandemic seems to belong to a distant past today, what has remained constant in its wake is the clear shift in priorities that has only been ever growing since, with individuals investing in their overall wellness like never before. This obviously includes oral care—be it minor enhancements through cosmetic dentistry or addressing major health-related dental issues for long-term well-being. In an era where self-care is paramount, Expatdental’s holistic approach extends to every facet of dentistry with a comprehensive range of treatments from fillings to implants, teeth whitening and veneers being offered in tandem to get the patient where they need to be.
Expatdental has managed to harness the exciting developments made globally within the dental space in its future-smart service, Smile Transformation, which is a customisable treatment programme that will digitally design and help create the smile of your dreams.
Within the process, consultations are first carried out to understand every patient's concerns and expectations. Apart from the standard in-clinic consultations, Expatdental also offers the convenience of remote initial design consultations to create and show patients potential new designs virtually, thereby saving time. Next, the team uses diagnostic x-rays, videos, photographs, and intra-oral 3D scanners to gather scientific data and get a baseline of the patient's teeth and facial form. A Trial Smile is then created: a digitally-designed temporary clip-on prosthetic that can be worn over an individual’s natural teeth. This allows patients to test out their new smiles before fully committing to a design, thus reducing the possibility of disappointment or mismatched expectations.

Above Expatdental’s team will map out a suitable treatment plan for every patient, to ensure their journey is as stress-free as possible
Smile Transformation is suitable for anyone seeking a new and improved smile—whether for cosmetic or functional reasons. These can include simple veneers, a full dental makeover to strengthen structurally compromised teeth, to correct misaligned bites or replace damaged or missing teeth.
Each patient is treated with respect and with minutest attention to detail to make their journey as stress-free as possible. Precision and personalisation are at the heart of the Smile Transformation programme. Recognising that every individual’s smile journey is unique, Expatdental’s team will work closely with patients to map out a suitable treatment plan that will align with their needs, schedules and budgets.
Expatdental | #08-15/16, Novena Medical Center, 10 Sinaran Drive
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