The 19th Faculty of Dentistry Awards Day was held on 10 October 2017 at the Peter & Mary Fu Lecture Theatre located within NUS. On this special day, the Faculty puts on record its recognition of the outstanding contributions and achievements of its staff and students. The award ceremony was graced by Guest-of-Honour Professor Bernard Tan, Vice Provost (Undergraduate Education & Student Life). The Faculty would like to warmly congratulate all prize winners.
Dean’s List
Year 1
Almond Ng Yi Qi
Ashleigh Toh Hsu Wen
Cao Shuo
Chow Dian Yi
Yao Zhi Qi Deborah
Year 2
Cheng Tze Ning
Chew Jing Rui Jill
Ng Swee Qi, Gisella
Shawn Tan Jun Ying
Tang Mei Xin, Lisa
Year 3
Grace Raj
Mary Raj
Kelly Clare Wong Kai Li
Tan Jia Ying
Tan Shee Yin
Year 4
Goh Hui Yi Clara
Ho Kee Wen
Leong Jin Ni
Niken Arista
Shaun Tan
NUS Undergraduate (Merit) Scholarship
Offered to outstanding freshmen with exceptional academic records and outstanding leadership qualities, in addition to active and excellent co-curricular engagements
Chin Wei Yei
Medals and Book prizes
FIRST PROFESSIONAL B.D.S. EXAMINATION 2016/17
Cao Shuo
Singapore Dental Association President’s Medal for the
(Student who is 1st in the examination)
NTUC Denticare Medal for
(Best Student with distinction in Biochemistry)
Faculty of Dentistry Diamond Jubilee Medal for
(Best Student with distinction in Physiology)
Chow Dian Yi
Singapore Dental Association President’s Medal for the
(Student who is 2nd in the BDS Examination)
Yao Zhi Qi Deborah
Dept of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Medal for
(Best student with distinction in Oral Biology)
Almond Ng Yi Qi
TP Dental Surgeons Medal for
(Best Student with distinction in Anatomy)
Ashleigh Toh Hsu Wen
Wrigley Company Book Prize for
(Second Best Student in Biochemistry)
SECOND PROFESSIONAL B.D.S. EXAMINATION 2016/17
Ng Swee Qi, Gisella
Singapore Dental Association Presidents’ Medal & Prize for the (Student who is 2nd in the BDS Examination)
Shawn Tan Jun Ying
Singapore Dental Association Presidents’ Medal & Prize for the (Student who is 1st in the examination)
Academy of Medicine Medal for
(Best Student with distinction in Pathology)
Robert Lin Memorial Medal for
(Second Best Student in Pharmacology)
Colgate Scientific Medal & Prize for
(Best Student with distinction in Microbiology)
THIRD PROFESSIONAL B.D.S. EXAMINATION 2016/17
Grace Raj
Edmund Tay Mai Hiong Medal for
(Best Student in Examination)
Kelly Clare Wong Kai Li
Singapore Dental Association Medal for
(Best Student with distinction in Medicine)
Tan Jia Ying
Vellasamy Book Prize for
(Best Student in Surgery)
FINAL PROFESSIONAL B.D.S. EXAMINATION 2016/17
Ho Kee Wen
Tratman Medal for the
(Most Distinguished Graduate in Dentistry for the year)
Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal for
(Best student throughout the course of study)
Singapore Dental Association Medal for
(Best student in Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health)
Leong Jin Ni
L C Lien Dental Clinic Gold Medal in Orthodontics for
(Best student with distinction in Orthodontics)
Quak Su Lin
IFDEA Prize for Paediatric Dentistry for
(Best student in Paediatric Dentistry)
Sandra Chen Ming Shu
TP Dental Surgeons Medal for
(Best All-Round Final Year Student)
Shaun Tan
University Medal for
(being First in the Examination)
Dr F A C Oehlers Medal for
(Best Clinical Student)
FINAL M.D.S. EXAMINATION 2016/17
Tan Ming Yi
Prosthodontic Society Singapore Medal for
(Best student in Prosthodontics in the final M. D. S. Examination
UROP winners 2016
3rd
In-vitro comparison of 3-Dimensional Accuracy of conventional impressions versus intraoral and extraoral digital impressions for Implant-Supported Full-Arch Fixed Dental Prostheses (supervised by Associate Professor Keson Tan)
James Joseph Tan Bee Zhi
Keh Yu Jia
Ng Sing Yi
Tan Jian'En Julian @ Goh Julian
2nd
Distribution of Gingival Smile Types and the Difference in Perception of Smile Aesthetics Between Dentists and Laypeople (supervised by Dr. Fu Jia Hui)
Goh Hui Yi Clara
Haw Sue Yi
Leong Jin Ni
Ren Jiamin
1st
Distribution and Role of Pericellular Matrix Molecules in Temporomandibular Joint (supervised by Dr. Toh Wei Seong)
Ong Yu Jie
Sng Jie Han Timothy
Tan Wen Li
Ang Yang Hwee Vivien
TRICE Award
Awarded to student who had demonstrated outstanding values in Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence during the course of study
Ong Yu Jie
Dental Society Silver Jubilee Award
Awarded to students with exemplary character and who have made significant contributions to the Faculty
Sandra Chen Ming Shu
Faculty Excellence Teaching Award
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Professor Rajendran Kanagasuntheram, Dept of Anatomy
A/P Tan Chay Hoon, Department of Pharmacology
Dr Long Yun Chau, Dept of Biochemistry
Faculty of Dentistry
A/P Kelvin Foong
Dr Intekhab Islam
Dr Clara Mok
Dr Fu Jia Hui
Dr Lui Jeen Nee
Dr Andrew Robinson
Long Service Awards
Academic Staff
Years of Service
Associate Professor Grace Ong
35
Associate Professor Jennifer Neo
35
Associate Professor Kelvin Foong
25
Associate Professor Cao Tong
15
Dr Clara Mok
5
Dr Tan Kai Soo
5
Non-Academic Staff
Years of Service
Mr Vellasamy s/o Muniandy
40
Ms Linda Lee
35
Mr Richard Tan
35
Ms Jane Ong
15
Ms Ow Yong Oi
10
Ms Ng Siew Hua
5
Ms Boh Siew Thang
5
Ms Samantha Quah Yiling
5
Dental Society Appreciation Award
Awarded to students who have contributed significantly to the Dental Society
