How practicing dentistry in Singapore changed my perspective on dentistry

At age thirteen. I left Taiwan and my family to pursue my personal and professional goals through education in America. I received my DMD from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 2013.

After graduation, I decided to put my Asian language abilities and American degree to use abroad in Singapore. I chose Singapore because there are four official languages: English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil, two of which I am fluent in. My US credentials were fully recognized by the Singapore Dental Council. After receiving a job offer from the Ministry of Health Holdings, I obtained my license as a general dentist within a few weeks. Having a special interest in community and pediatric dentistry, I requested to work at the Health Promotion Board (HPB), a local service organization that focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education. Keep reading to learn more about Peggy’s adventure abroad…