The 5 Best Dentists in Singapore (2026)
Five Singapore dental clinics our editors compared on pricing transparency, opening hours, treatments and patient experience — from family check-ups to implants and Invisalign.
By Quick answer
- Best overall Kind Tooth Clinic
- Affordable check-ups Smile Atelier
- Family & children’s dentistry Crescent Smiles
How this list is ordered: listings marked “Featured” are paid Premium placements; other listings are ordered by plan (Standard, then Basic) and then by our editors’ ranking. “Best overall” is always our editors’ pick. Links to businesses are provided for reference.
A good dentist is one you actually go back to: clear about prices, easy to book and gentle with nervous patients. Singapore has hundreds of clinics, and the differences are bigger than the waiting rooms suggest.
We compared clinics around Singapore on how clearly they quote, when they are open, which treatments they offer in-house and what patients say about them. Tip: a routine check-up and clean here typically costs from about S$45 to S$130 — always ask for a written quote before larger treatments.
Our picks at a glance
- 1. Smile Atelier Featured Affordable check-ups
- 2. Kind Tooth Clinic Cosmetic dentistry & veneers
- 3. Crescent Smiles Family & children’s dentistry
- 4. Jurong East Dental Studio Orthodontics & clear aligners
- 5. Smilefocus Expat families
- 6. TP Dental Flexible appointments
- 7. Specialist Dental Group Complex treatment plans
- 8. Gentle Care Dental Dental implants
Compare side by side
| Dentists | Best for | From | Open weekends | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Atelier | Affordable check-ups | S$45 | Yes | Bukit Timah |
| Kind Tooth Clinic | Cosmetic dentistry & veneers | S$130 | Yes | Katong |
| Crescent Smiles | Family & children’s dentistry | S$80 | Yes | Tiong Bahru |
| Jurong East Dental Studio | Orthodontics & clear aligners | S$100 | No | Jurong East |
| Smilefocus | Expat families | — | — | Orchard |
| TP Dental | Flexible appointments | — | — | Orchard |
| Specialist Dental Group | Complex treatment plans | — | — | Orchard / Tanglin |
| Gentle Care Dental | Dental implants | S$110 | No | Tanjong Pagar |
The list
“Featured” listings are paid placements and appear first. All other positions are chosen by our editors.
1. Smile Atelier
The best value on this list. Facilities are simple, but dentists are thorough, walk-ins are welcome and late weekday hours make it easy to squeeze in a check-up.
What we like
- Lowest prices on this list
- Walk-ins welcome
- Late weekday hours
Worth knowing
- Basic facilities
- No cosmetic treatments
- Price from
- S$45
- Open weekends
- Yes
- Emergency appointments
- Yes
- Check-up & clean
- From S$45
- Payment plans
- No
2. Kind Tooth Clinic
The most polished practice we looked at for cosmetic work. You pay a premium, but quotes are clear, the technology is up to date and weekend appointments make it easy to fit treatment around work.
What we like
- Clear written treatment quotes
- Weekend & emergency appointments
- Digital scans, same-day crowns
Worth knowing
- Premium pricing
- Popular slots book out weeks ahead
- Price from
- S$130
- Open weekends
- Yes
- Emergency appointments
- Yes
- Check-up & clean
- From S$130
- Payment plans
- Yes
3. Crescent Smiles
Our pick for families. Child-friendly dentists, Saturday appointments and straightforward pricing make routine visits painless — literally and otherwise.
What we like
- Child-friendly dentists
- Saturday appointments
- Straightforward pricing
Worth knowing
- Limited cosmetic services
- Busy after school hours
- Price from
- S$80
- Open weekends
- Yes
- Emergency appointments
- No
- Check-up & clean
- From S$80
- Payment plans
- No
4. Jurong East Dental Studio
The specialist choice for straightening teeth. A digital preview, flexible payment plans and an in-house orthodontist mean you are not shuttled between clinics.
What we like
- In-house orthodontist
- Digital treatment preview
- Monthly payment plans
Worth knowing
- No weekend appointments
- Less suited to emergencies
- Price from
- S$100
- Open weekends
- No
- Emergency appointments
- No
- Check-up & clean
- From S$100
- Payment plans
- Yes
5. Smilefocus
A comfortable choice if you want a familiar, international approach.
6. TP Dental
Handy when you need an appointment that fits around work.
7. Specialist Dental Group
Our pick when you need more than one specialist.
8. Gentle Care Dental
For implants and complex restorative work, this is the clinic to see. Treatment is planned on a 3D scan and quotes include every stage, so there are no surprises halfway through.
What we like
- 3D-scan treatment planning
- All-inclusive implant quotes
Worth knowing
- Higher prices
- No weekend appointments
- Price from
- S$110
- Open weekends
- No
- Emergency appointments
- Yes
- Check-up & clean
- From S$110
- Payment plans
- Yes
How we picked these dentists
Our editors shortlisted dentists in Singapore with consistent customer feedback across Google and social media, then compared their websites, pricing and service terms, and visited or contacted them where possible. We re-check this list regularly and remove businesses that close or change their service.
- Clear, written pricing before treatment
- Opening hours, including weekends and emergencies
- Range of treatments offered in-house
- Patient reviews and comfort for nervous patients
Best dentists in Singapore: what Reddit says
Searching for “best dentist singapore reddit”? Local Reddit threads on r/singapore are a good way to hear unfiltered opinions from people who live in Singapore — but recommendations are scattered across many posts and are often years old.
How to use Reddit alongside this list:
- Search the subreddit for a business’s name to read recent experiences, good and bad.
- Check the date — prices, staff and opening hours change, so favour threads from the last 12 months.
- Look for specifics (what was paid, how long it took, what was done) rather than one-word recommendations.
- Then compare with the prices, hours and contact details on this page, which our editors keep up to date.
Frequently asked questions
Which dentists in Singapore are open at weekends?
On this list: Kind Tooth Clinic, Crescent Smiles and Smile Atelier.
How much is a dental check-up and clean in Singapore?
On this list, prices start from S$45 at Smile Atelier and go up to S$130 at Kind Tooth Clinic.
Do I need a referral to see a dentist in Singapore?
No — you can book directly with any clinic on this list. For specialist treatment such as implants or orthodontics, bring any recent X-rays you have.
Which is best for orthodontics & clear aligners?
Jurong East Dental Studio.
