Meet the Smile Makers
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Dr. Asha K. Karan, has been practising dentistry for more than 20 years. She graduated from the National University of Singapore, and holds a Diploma in General Dental Practice from the Royal College of Surgeons, UK. She set up Smile Makers to change people's attitude to dental care and educate them on the wonderful ways that modern dentistry can improve their lives. Her strong belief in health education led her to be President of the Singapore Dental Health Foundation - an organisation dedicated to public education and health promotion. She led this organization for 13 years. |
Her other professional achievements include holding several positions in the Singapore Dental Association. Indeed her many contributions to the dental profession earned her a place in the Singapore Dental Association's Roll of Honour.
Dr. Asha is also an active volunteer within the community providing free dental care for residents of Charitable Homes. An experienced public speaker, known for her entertaining and authoritative style, she has delivered health education talks to community and corporate organisations.
When asked what she found most satisfying about her work, Dr. Asha replied, "The smiles my patients give me." No wonder this "Smile Maker" has decorated her clinic and this website with the smiles of her patients.
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Dr Phoon Wai Leng graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Dental Science. She is fluent in Mandarin and conversational Cantonese. This Singaporean worked as a dentist in both private and government clinics in Queensland and Victoria , ( Australia ) which gave her experience in all aspects of general dentistry and opportunities to serve people of diverse cultures. A dentist with a cheerful disposition, Dr Phoon particularly enjoys working with children. She knows the importance of a positive experience in giving children a head start in dental care. One of her most valuable experiences was serving as a dental officer in a School for Children of Special Needs. She learnt much about managing young patients with mental disabilities. |
Dr Phoon takes pride in providing meticulous care specifically tailored to her patients' needs. After 11 years away, she returned to Singapore to build her own professional practice. She chose Smile Makers because the clinic's philosophy of warm, personal attention and health promotion matched her own.
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Jean Tan has been part of the Smile Makers team for 9 years. She is a graduate from the pioneer class of Dental Surgery Assistants trained jointly by the National Dental Centre of Singapore and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. his mother of three has a remarkable willingness to learn - matched by an equal pleasure in sharing her knowledge. Her ready smile and enthusiasm to share what she knows make her popular with patients. |
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Her fluency in Chinese dialects like Hokkien, Cantonese, Teochew and Hainanese, makes her adept at developing rapport with a wide range of people.
What she finds most rewarding about being part of the Smile Makers team is meeting people and making them smile.
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Janice Kang joined the Smile Makers team 10 years ago, after having worked in medical clinics. The training she has received at Smile Makers has benefited her in terms of her own health and self-confidence. She is now a strong believer of regular care and takes pride in sharing her knowledge with others. Janice is a person who likes keeping her working environment organised and tidy. So she feels right at home in the clean, orderly environment of Smile Makers. The patient-centred philosophy of the practice has made her realise that she is more than just a dental assistant - she is a Smile Maker ! |
She is fluent in Mandarin, Hokkien, and conversational Cantonese.
