Penn Pacific Dental Center is a dental clinic in Singapore's Central Business District, located at SBF Center on Robinson Road, within walking distance of Tanjong Pagar, Shenton Way and Telok Ayer MRT stations. The practice serves patients working and residing near Tanjong Pagar, Raffles Place, Marina Bay and Shenton Way.
The clinic's name comes from the two dental schools where its dentists trained: the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, and the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco. The team, including Dr. Barry Yu and Dr. Chrissie Lam, emphasises giving every patient a thorough assessment and a clear explanation of their options before any treatment begins.
Penn Pacific Dental Center offers a full range of dental care, spanning preventive and diagnostic services, periodontal (gum) treatment, restorative dentistry, root canal treatment, oral surgery and dental implants, cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry, children's dentistry, custom dental appliances, and emergency dental care.
The clinic is Medisave and CHAS accredited, and accepts major corporate dental panels including MHC Asia, Alliance Medinet, SODA by DA (DA Adept Health), and Inova Care. Cash and private patients are also welcome, and the team is able to consult in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Penn Pacific Dental Center is a dental clinic based at SBF Center on Robinson Road, right in the heart of Singapore's Central Business District. It's positioned to serve the working and residential population around Tanjong Pagar, Raffles Place, Marina Bay and Shenton Way, with the clinic sitting within walking distance of Tanjong Pagar MRT (East-West Line), Shenton Way MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line), and Telok Ayer MRT (Downtown Line).
The clinic's name is a nod to where its dentists trained: the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, and the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco. That academic background underpins the clinic's approach to patient care, led by Dr. Barry Yu and Dr. Chrissie Lam.
A core part of how Penn Pacific Dental Center operates is ensuring every patient receives a full assessment and a clear explanation of their treatment options before anything begins — rather than moving straight into a procedure. For patients unsure what a particular symptom means, the clinic also publishes guides on common issues like tooth pain when drinking cold water, pain when biting down, toothache that worsens at night, and facial or gum swelling, to help people understand what's commonly going on before booking a check-up.
The clinic's services cover the full range of general and specialist dentistry. Preventive and diagnostic care includes check-ups, scaling and polishing, fluoride treatment, sealants, and digital X-rays for early detection. Periodontal treatment addresses gum health through scaling and root planing below the gumline, with ongoing maintenance to prevent recurrence.
For teeth affected by decay, wear or fracture, restorative dentistry covers tooth-coloured fillings, crowns, and bridges. Root canal treatment removes infection from within a tooth and seals the canals to prevent reinfection, with retreatment, vital pulp therapy, and elective endodontic procedures available in selected cases. Oral surgery services include tooth extractions, wisdom tooth removal, and dental implant placement, all carried out under clinical protocols for safety and proper healing.
On the cosmetic side, the clinic offers veneers, professional teeth whitening, and Invisalign clear aligners for patients looking to address tooth colour, shape or alignment. Children's dentistry focuses on prevention and early management, with check-ups, cleaning, fluoride applications, sealants, and simple restorative treatments tailored to younger patients. The clinic also provides custom-made dental appliances — night guards, retainers, and sports guards — fitted to individual needs, along with emergency dental care for sudden toothache, swelling, infection, or broken restorations.
Penn Pacific Dental Center is a Medisave and CHAS accredited provider, and accepts major corporate dental panels including MHC Asia, Alliance Medinet, SODA by DA (DA Adept Health), and Inova Care. Cash and private patients are equally welcome. Patients who are unsure about their coverage can message the clinic directly via WhatsApp to check before treatment begins. The team is able to consult with patients in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Penn Pacific Dental Center is located at 160 Robinson Road, #05-14 SBF Center, Singapore 068914, and can be reached by phone or WhatsApp at +65 6904 8482.