The Dental Chapter is a dental clinic nestled in the heart of Bishan, Singapore, built around the idea that every smile tells a story. The clinic offers a full spectrum of dental services, from preventive care to advanced treatments, with a focus on gentle, personalised care in a warm, welcoming environment.
The practice is led by Dr Tan Wah Lay, who lived and practiced in Australia and Hong Kong before returning to Singapore, bringing global techniques and best practices to her patient-centred approach, and Dr Daryl Yeo Rui Jie, a National University of Singapore graduate who gained clinical experience at Geylang Polyclinic and the National Dental Centre Singapore across prosthodontics, endodontics, paedodontics and urgent care. Dr Yeo is a member of the Singapore Dental Association and focuses on open communication and patient education.
The clinic's logo reflects its practice philosophy: a tooth symbolising respect for the natural tooth, a heart conveying warmth and compassion, and three sprouting leaves representing growth, renewal and a new beginning for each patient's dental health.
Tucked in the heart of Bishan, The Dental Chapter positions itself around a simple idea captured in its own tagline: every smile begins its story here. The clinic was founded out of a drive to provide dental care with compassion, and to create a new chapter in dental health for each patient who walks through the door.
The Dental Chapter's logo reflects its practice philosophy directly. The tooth, with its organic curves, symbolises respect for the natural tooth. A heart intertwined with the tooth conveys warmth and compassion, a reminder that patient well-being comes first. Three sprouting leaves gently curving around the tooth represent growth, renewal, and a new beginning for every patient's dental health.
Dr Tan Wah Lay brings a global perspective to the practice, having lived and worked in Australia and Hong Kong before returning to Singapore. That experience has broadened her understanding of dental care, letting her draw on international techniques and best practices while keeping patient well-being central. She takes time to understand each patient's individual needs, aiming to build trust, relieve anxiety, and empower patients to take control of their own oral health.
Dr Daryl Yeo Rui Jie graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2021 and built his clinical experience as a Dental Officer at Geylang Polyclinic and the National Dental Centre Singapore, working across prosthodontics, endodontics, paedodontics and urgent care. He's a member of the Singapore Dental Association and regularly attends courses and seminars to stay current, with a practice style focused on personalised care, open communication and patient education.
The Dental Chapter's services span four main categories. General Dentistry & Preventive Care covers dental bridges, crowns, dentures, fillings, root canals, gum treatment, occlusal splints, scaling & polishing, and sports mouth guards. Aesthetic Dentistry includes resin infiltration, teeth whitening, and veneers. For more involved procedures, the Surgical Treatment category covers dental implants, gum surgery, tooth extraction, and wisdom tooth removal - with tooth extractions split between simple extractions for visible teeth and surgical extractions for impacted teeth requiring incision of the gum tissue, and gum surgery encompassing flap surgery, guided tissue regeneration, and gum grafting. The clinic also provides Emergency Dental Care for urgent issues.
Gum treatment in particular follows a staged approach: thorough cleanings to remove plaque and tartar for early-stage gingivitis, scaling and root planing below the gum line for more advanced cases, and gum surgery where needed to restore gum health, all backed by patient education on maintaining healthy gums.
The clinic is located at 121 Bishan Street 12, #01-93, Singapore 570121. It's open Monday, Wednesday to Friday from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm, Tuesday from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 7pm, and Saturday from 9am to 1pm, closing each day over the midday period. The Dental Chapter is closed on Sundays and public holidays. Patients can reach the clinic by phone, WhatsApp, or email, and can book directly through the website's contact form, selecting the type of service they need.