Transcending the Pearly Whites: Interesting Life Journeys of Dental Surgeons

The Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, was founded in 1929 and celebrated its 95th anniversary in 2024. Over the decades, many successful and illustrious dental surgeons have emerged from its halls. These alumni exemplify the quality of the faculty’s dental education, research, and service.The editorial team approached and invited a diverse group of graduates from various cohorts to share their life stories and journeys in dentistry — the ups and downs, trials and tribulations they faced, and how they overcame challenges, adapted, and ultimately triumphed.Life, of course, is about more than just dentistry. These individuals also pursued other skills, hobbies, and roles, leading fulfilling and happy lives beyond their professional careers.Each story chronicles a unique journey, offering relatable experiences for young undergraduates or dentists who aspire to succeed, especially those from similar backgrounds. This book also serves as a reference for parents considering dentistry as a future path for their children. Hopefully, it will also capture the interest of the general reader, offering insight into the diverse disciplines within dentistry and the exciting opportunities they present.Certainly, dentistry is more than the tooth — the whole tooth — and that’s the truth!