• DDS (2007), Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
• PhD (2012), Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka, Japan
• Prosthodontist (2014), Certificated by Japan Prosthodontic Society, Japan

Discipline of Endodontics, Operative Dentistry & Prosthodontics

Assistant Professor, NUS Faculty of Dentistry

Population Oral Health and Services Research

• Geriatric Oral Health and Quality of Life
• Oral Health Research for Aging Populations
• Interdisciplinary Care Models for Older Adults
• Oral Health in Nursing Homes: Policy and Practice

Membership of Associated Professional Bodies
International and Association for Dental Research, Geriatric Oral Research Group (Member)
European College of Gerodontology (Councillor)
Japanese Society of Gerodontology (Co-Chair of International Affairs Committee)
Japanese Prosthodontic Society (Member)
International College of Prosthodontics (Member)

Editorial Appointment
Journal of Prosthodontic Research (Associate Editor)

Award
2012: Best Research Presentation Award (Japanese Society of Prosthodontics)
2013: Graduate Student Treatment Planning Session Finalist (International College of Prosthodontists)
2014: Excellent Article Award (Japanese Society of Prosthodontics)
2015: Ivoclar Vivadent ICP Poster Award (International College of Prosthodontics)
2020: IADR GORG Research Award, First Prize (International Association of Dental Research)
2023: Faculty Teaching Excellence Award AY2021/2022, NUS Faculty of Dentistry

Award to Advisee
2022: IADR GORG Pre-doctoral Award (International Association of Dental Research) – MSc Candidate Dr Gabriel Lee