R. Sangeetha Nila
Sangeetha graduated from Nanyang Polytechnic in 2013 with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy and began her career at the National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS). During her four years at NDCS, she treated medically compromised patients, further refining her skills in comprehensive care. Her interest in treating special needs patients grew while serving in the Geriatrics and Special Needs Department. In addition to her experience at NDCS, Sangeetha has worked in private dental clinics and volunteered in dental screenings, which has broadened her expertise in treating patients from all walks of life.
Having experienced dental phobia as a child, Sangeetha is committed to breaking the cycle by creating a safe and comforting environment for her patients. Her calm, positive demeanour and gentle touch help put even the most anxious individuals at ease. With over 12 years of experience, she is renowned for her thoroughness and meticulous approach. Sangeetha’s areas of expertise include periodontal (gum) debridement, dental prophylaxis, and delivering comprehensive oral health instructions. She empowers her patients to maintain excellent oral hygiene at home by teaching practical techniques in the clinic and takes great satisfaction in witnessing their gum health improve over time.
- Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy, Nanyang Polytechnic
- Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature, Singapore University of Social Sciences
- Certified in 3D Intra-oral Digital Scanning
- Ordinary Member, Association for Oral Health Therapists Singapore (AOHT)
- Certification in Copywriting and Content Writing (WSQ)
- Certification in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) (WSQ)
- English
- Tamil
- Basic conversational Mandarin