Dr JD Tan
Dentist · BDS (Singapore)
Dr JD Tan is a Singapore-registered dentist practising at Calm Dental, Millenia Walk (#02-21). He works in holistic and digital dentistry, taught at the NUS Faculty of Dentistry for ten years, and provides every treatment offered at the practice apart from gum treatment — from CEREC single-visit ceramic restorations, biomimetic onlays, Invisalign and mercury-safe amalgam removal through to implants, wisdom teeth and full-mouth rehabilitation, as well as care for children.
Treatments Dr Tan provides
Not provided by Dr Tan: Gum treatment (see who provides it).
Qualifications & training
- Degree
- BDS, National University of Singapore
- Teaching
- Clinical teaching, NUS Faculty of Dentistry — 10 years
- Undergraduate awards
- IFDEA Medal for distinction in Paediatric Dentistry; Dr Tay & Partners Gold Medal for best all-round final-year student; University Bronze Medal; Dean’s List
- Certification
- CEREC CAD/CAM dentistry; Invisalign-certified provider
- Registration
- Singapore Dental Council, full registration — verifiable on the SDC public register
Dr Tan established Calm Dental to work the way he thought dentistry should be practised: longer appointments, findings shown on screen rather than described, and treatment planned around what a tooth actually needs rather than what is quickest to do.
He founded the practice to close the gap between what the technology can now do and how it usually feels to be on the receiving end of it. His interest is in holistic protocols and digital dentistry, and in what he calls a health-first approach: treatment that is biologically sound first and good-looking as a consequence, rather than the other way round.
He taught in the NUS Dental Faculty for a decade and continues to attend conferences overseas. He is a father of three, which is most of what he will tell you about his patience with nervous children.
Questions about Dr Tan
Which treatments does Dr Tan carry out himself?
CEREC single-visit crowns and onlays, biomimetic restorations, Invisalign, mercury-safe amalgam removal, early childhood dentistry, early orthodontics, tongue-tie release, whitening, implants, wisdom-tooth surgery and full-mouth rehabilitation. Gum treatment is provided by Dr Joanne Ou.
Does Dr Tan see nervous patients?
Yes. Appointments are booked in longer slots so treatment is not rushed, topical anaesthetic is applied before any injection, and video glasses and noise-cancelling headphones are available.
Does Dr Tan see children?
Yes, from the first tooth onwards, under the Early Smiles programme. He holds the IFDEA medal in paediatric dentistry from his undergraduate training.
How long is the wait for an appointment with Dr Tan?
Usually within the same week for consultations. Same-visit crown appointments need a two-hour slot and are typically booked one to two weeks ahead.
What does a consultation with Dr Tan cost?
A first consultation and examination is S$87.20 – 130.80 including GST, depending on how long it takes. Any imaging is quoted before it is taken. See our fees page.