Hygienists

Hygiene Specialists

Our team of dental hygienists

Your dentist and dental hygienist work as a team to meet your oral health goals. Our dental hygienists will provide oral care through examination, x-rays, teeth cleaning, and other preventative dental services. 

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Dental training

Dental Hygienists have an associate's degree in dental hygiene from an accredited institution. All Hygienists/Oral Health Therapists (OHTs) are required to register with the Singapore Dental Council (SDC).

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Supervised by our dentists

Hygienists are supervised at all times when seeing patients by a fully registered dentist (Singapore Dental Council).

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Continual training & support

All hygienists have a one-on-one monthly meeting with our Clinical Director to review patient treatments and charts. In addition, they have bi-monthly department meetings to review cases and treatment plans.

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Radiographs & 3D Scanners

All hygienists are duly trained and registered with the relevant local regulators to take radiographs and use 3D scanners.

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Rubaab Masoom

Head Dental Hygienist

Rubaab was raised in Toronto, Canada where she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Honors Biology after which she earned her Diploma of Dental Hygiene. Before coming to Singapore, Rubaab practiced in general and specialist clinics throughout Toronto.  Rubaab has also been involved in various public health initiatives by organizing and conducting educational lectures/activities in elementary schools, elderly care facilities and health fairs.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology, Toronto, Canada
  • Diploma of Dental Hygiene, Toronto, Canada
  • Canadian Dental Hygiene Organization
  • Singapore Dental Association
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Urdu
  • Spanish 

Ai Mee

Dental Hygienist

Ai Mee was born in Indonesia, raised in Singapore, and later moved to Sydney where she earned her Bachelor of Science (Health) and Bachelor of Oral Health at the University of Sydney. She is passionate about empathetic, holistic oral health care, with a strong focus on education and prevention.

With her international upbringing and education—including completing the International Baccalaureate Diploma at the Canadian International School in Singapore—Ai Mee brings a global perspective and a strong commitment to patient-centred care.

In her free time, she enjoys travelling (having already visited 41 countries), making matcha, and watching football—always cheering for FC Bayern Munich. She also loves movies and spending time with family and friends.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science (Health), University of Sydney, Australia
  • Bachelor of Oral Health, University of Sydney, Australia
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Indonesian
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Adel Toh

Dental Hygienist

Adel brings over 18 years of experience in the dental field to expatdental®. She began her career as a dental assistant in 2007 and has been part of the Expat Dental team since 2015, supporting both patients and clinicians in full-time and part-time roles. Adel also spent two years as a Senior Product Specialist in dental sales before completing her Diploma of Oral Health Therapy.

Adel enjoys helping patients feel at ease while empowering them with the knowledge and habits to maintain lifelong oral health.

Outside the clinic, Adel stays active at BFT, loves travelling and appreciating art, and can often be found unwinding at the movies or spending time with her family—especially with her cheeky two-year-old nephew.

Qualifications
  • Diploma of Oral Health Therapy
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Mandarin
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