The Oral Care, Health Innovations, and Designs Singapore (ORCHIDS) is an autonomous research center at NUS Faculty of Dentistry, dedicated to improving oral and overall health through innovative platforms. As lifespans increase, preventing diseases of the mouth and face becomes crucial, requiring new technologies to revolutionise global oral healthcare.
ORCHIDS focuses on developing practical solutions by integrating engineering strategies, Artificial Intelligence, and digital tools to enhance diagnosis and treatment. Collaborating with experts across disciplines, including healthcare economics and behavioural sciences, we aim to translate unique concepts into real-world clinical solutions.
Our goals include:
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Providing essential resources to boost research groups' competitiveness in line with national priorities
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Investing in critical research areas with future healthcare impact
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Hiring global talent and cultivating a culture of innovation to expand knowledge
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Hosting world-class researchers to foster international collaboration
Through these efforts, ORCHIDS aims to lead in oral health innovation and create a research environment conducive to advancing oral healthcare worldwide.
