Singapore Dental Council
The Singapore Dental Council, established under the Dental Registration Act 1999, regulates dental professionals and strives to uphold high oral health standards whilst advancing the dental profession's interests in Singapore.
Apply for registration with SDC
How to apply for registration
All dental practitioners must be registered with SDC and issued a Practising Certificate (PC) before they can practise dentistry in Singapore.
Information for Registered Dentists
Essential information for registered Dentists in Singapore.
Information for Registered Oral Health Therapists (OHTs)
Essential information for registered Oral Health Therapists (OHTs) in Singapore.
For registered professionals
Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
CPE consists of educational activities that serve to maintain, develop or increase the knowledge, skills and professional performance of a dental practitioner.
Renewing Practising Certificate
Dentists and OHTs applying for or renewing Practising Certificates (PC) must meet CPE requirements and settle any outstanding SDC election fines.
Announcements
Read here for latest announcements
Conclusion of Renewal of Practising Certificates (PCs) 2025 exercise for All Registered Dentists
[1 January 2026] Update on the 2025 Practising Certificate renewal exercise for Dentists
Expansion of Ethics Self-Assessment Exercise providers for Dental Practitioners
[16 December 2025] Announcements
FY2024 Environmental Sustainability Disclosure
[16 October 2025] The Healthcare Professional Boards FY2024 Environmental Sustainability Disclosure has been published.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Please refer to the FAQs for queries on registration and other matters.