Nuffield Dental
Nuffield Dental is a multi-disciplinary dental group in Singapore. The network runs 10 clinics and also treats children. Key specialties include dental implants, oral surgery, and orthodontics. The group uses the ScanO Air AI-powered screening kiosk. This tool screens for 40 oral conditions in 12 seconds. Over 1.6 million people have used the platform worldwide.
Dr. Samintharaj Kumar founded the group in 2014. Its 40 doctors trained in the UK, Australia, and the US. Surgeons offer zygomatic implants for cases with severe bone loss, with a success rate above 96%. The Financial Times named Nuffield Holdings a high-growth company in 2024. Patients travel here from Canada, Australia, the UK, and the Middle East. A liaison team handles appointments and advance billing for international visitors.
| Implantes dentales All-on-4 | ||
| Alineadores transparentes | ||
| Brackets | ||
| Limpieza de dientes (descamación) | ||
| Limpieza profunda (raspado y alisado radicular) | ||
| Extracción dental | ||
| Blanqueamiento dental | ||
| Instalación de puentes dentales | ||
| Implante Dental con Pilar | ||
| Invisalign | ||
| Corona de metal-cerámica | ||
| Prótesis sobre 4 implantes por CAD/CAM | ||
| Dentadura parcial con estructura metálica | ||
| Carilla de composite | ||
| Tratamiento de conducto | ||
| Carillas dentales | ||
| Instalación de ortodoncia lingual | ||
| Instalación de corona PFM | ||
| Instalación de una corona de porcelana. | ||
| Prótesis de un diente | ||
| Tratamiento de la pulpitis | ||
| Extracción de muelas del juicio | ||
| Instalación de un implante dental con corona | ||
| Implante dental | ||
| Apicectomía | ||
| Injerto óseo | ||
| Alargamiento de corona | ||
| Instalación de coronas dentales | ||
| Gingivectomía | ||
| Dentadura | ||
| Eliminación de quistes dentales | ||
| Instalación de una prótesis dental completa | ||
| Blanqueamiento dental con láser | ||
| Instalación del puente de Maryland | ||
| Instalación de brackets transparentes | ||
| Colocación de una prótesis inmediata | ||
| Brackets Damon | ||
| Implantes dentales todo en 2 | ||
| Blanqueamiento dental Beyond | ||
| Osteoplastia | ||
| Levantamiento de senos paranasales | ||
| Puente dental soportado por implantes | ||
| Adhesión dental | ||
| Implantes dentales guiados por ordenador All-on-6 | ||
| Injerto óseo autógeno | ||
| Injerto óseo sintético | ||
| Alargamiento de corona estético | ||
| Alargamiento de corona funcional | ||
| Corona provisional | ||
| Implante dental guiado por ordenador | ||
| Dentaduras completas de dióxido de zirconio monolítico sobre 8 implantes de titanio | ||
| Implante dental de zirconio | ||
| Regeneración tisular guiada | ||
| Implantes dentales de carga inmediata All-on-4 | ||
| Implantes dentales All-on-6 | ||
| Implantes cigomáticos All-on-6 | ||
| Extracción quirúrgica de diente /raíz del diente | ||
| Tratamiento dental con sedación | ||
| Terapia periodontal de las encías | ||
| Carilla de porcelana | ||
| Brackets de cerámica | ||
| La sonrisa de Hollywood | ||
| Implantes cigomáticos All-on-4 | ||
| Implantes dentales guiados por ordenador All-on-4 | ||
| Implantes cigomáticos All-on-2 | ||
| Implantes sin colgajo All-on-2 | ||
| Prótesis híbrida sobre implantes dentales All-on-2 | ||
| Prótesis híbrida sobre implantes dentales All-on-4 | ||
| Implantes sin colgajo All-on-4 | ||
| Implantes dentales en un día All-on-4 |
Nuffield Dental:
Recognitions and Medical Team
The clinic received the Singapore Company of Good 3 Hearts Recognition. The National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre conferred this honor in 2026. This award recognizes the group's commitment to corporate purpose and community service.
The medical team consists of specialists trained in several countries:
- The United Kingdom
- Australia
- The United States
- Singapore
Founder Dr. Samintharaj Kumar is a Fellow and Lecturer for the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He lectures nationally and regionally on advanced implant dentistry. Dr. Kumar previously practiced in both hospital and private settings in the United Kingdom.
Dental Implantology and Restorative Care
The clinic specializes in permanent tooth replacement using conventional and zygomatic implants. Zygomatic implants anchor to the cheekbone, so they work for patients with severe bone loss. Surgeons use the All-on-4 protocol for full-arch restoration – often called "Teeth In a Day."
Dr. Samintharaj Kumar serves as a key opinion representative for Nobel Biocare. This partnership means the clinic uses widely recognized implant systems. The dental team also performs several restorative and surgical procedures:
- Guided bone regeneration (GBR)
- Sinus lifts and bone grafting
- Custom crowns, bridges, and dentures
- Full-mouth digital smile design
Restorative work includes in-house CAD/CAM milling for inlays and onlays. Surgeons use 3D printing to create surgical stents that guide precise implant placement.
Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthodontic options include traditional fixed braces and Damon braces, which use a slide mechanism. The clinic also provides Invisalign clear aligners. Specialists use intraoral scanners for digital impressions, replacing traditional physical molds.
The maxillofacial department treats functional and structural jaw issues through specialized surgeries:
- Mandibular and bimaxillary osteotomy for jaw irregularities
- Jaw cyst removal and enucleation
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery
- Wisdom tooth extraction
Specialists also provide pediatric care, including tongue-tie surgery and Myobrace therapy. This pre-orthodontic treatment helps correct poor oral habits in growing children.
Diagnostics and AI Technology
The group uses scanO air, an AI-powered oral health screening aid. This unit screens visible tooth surfaces in minutes without contact. It generates a report without radiation or placing instruments in the mouth.
Advanced diagnostic equipment supports precise treatment planning across all 10 branches:
- Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) for 3D jaw imaging
- T-Scan bite analysis for functional assessment
- Panoramic (OPG) and periapical X-rays
- iTero and 3Shape intraoral digital scanners
Sedation options help nervous patients during invasive procedures. The clinic also runs an emergency dentistry service for acute pain or swelling.
Services for International Patients
Nuffield Dental treats international patients from the UK, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. A dedicated liaison team coordinates appointments and reviews diagnostics before patients arrive. The group also offers 15-minute virtual consultations for initial assessments.
1 Raffles Pl, #05-19, Singapore 048616
