"I am both a general dentist and a sleep dentist, and I provide evidence-based care, with a primary focus on sleep medicine, dental sleep medicine, and services that go beyond traditional dentistry. ​​I provide care to address not only immediate needs, but also for the benefit of long-term and overall health." Elaine Ng B.D.S. (Singapore)​
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International Certificant of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM)
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International Fellow of Dental Sleep Medicine of the Australasian Sleep Association (ASA)
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WHAT IS DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE?
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It is a special branch of dentistry involved with screening and treatment of patients who breathing difficulties or snoring during sleep. Dentists who work in this field undergo additional training and certification to be able to provide high quality care for patients. They work hand in hand with sleep physicians such as neurologists, ENT specialists and respiratory medicine to care for these patients.
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Dr Elaine Ng has over 24 years of clinical experience, and has been practicing in the field of Dental Sleep Medicine since 2008, adhering to the strict guidelines of the American Association of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM).
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​Dr Elaine Ng provides oral appliance therapy for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea and related sleep breathing disorders, as well as comprehensive sleep screening and assessment services for patients suffering from suspected sleep and/or sleep breathing disorders. With networks to laboratories and sleep colleagues in Singapore and around the world, Dr Ng ensures that her patients are provided with the most current and effective solutions, and that their needs are properly managed and supported. ​​​​​​​​​​
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"It is important to integrate scientifically sound research and technology into my treatments, and to be able to offer my patients the most effective and up-to-date solutions available." Elaine Ng
What is Obstructive sleep apnoea?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when your muscles relax during sleep, allowing soft tissue to collapse and block your airway. This can cause you to stop breathing for anywhere from a few seconds to over a minute. These breathing pauses are followed by brief awakenings that disturb and break up your sleep – even if you don’t realize it!
Media Library
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Knowing your Sleep Inside Out
29 March 2024
Public webinar with Somnus Wellness
Transform your sleep health with our public webinar, organised in conjunction with the World Sleep Day 2024
Sleep disorders - can your dentist help?
19 March 2024
EXPAT LIVING Magazine article
Ever wondered why you feel so hungry when you don’t get enough sleep? Lack of sleep causes dysregulation of ghrelin and leptin – hormones that control your appetite and fullness. The multitude of negative effects caused by sleep disorders includes an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, obesity, diabetes, cognitive and immune dysfunction, as well as anxiety and depression...
The truth about mouth breathing, and why everyone is trying to stop it
18 July 2024
Guest blog post on MySleepDevice.com
Lately, I have been highly triggered by what I see on social media regarding mouth taping. The craze has gotten slightly out of control, with influencers of every kind claiming to be experts leading the charge and incorrectly convincing people that mouth taping will either cure or prevent sleep apnea. I need to correct these misconceptions about a practice that, if misused, may be more dangerous than helpful.
Sleep breathing disorders - your dentist can help!
5 April 2024
ANZA Magazine article
Sleep breathing disorders- your dentist can help! Want to say goodbye to sleepless nights? Dr Elaine Ng at Smilefocus reveals how she's helping patients tackle their sleep breathing disorders.
I Tried Everything to Fix My Sleep in 14 days | TBH Ep 11
27 March 2025
Our Grandfather Story Youtube video
Singapore is ranked as the ‘most fatigued’ country in the world, with more than half of us getting less than the recommended seven hours of sleep. In this episode, our host Terese and her dad embark on a 14-day mission to fix their sleep, testing everything from high-tech sleep tracking rings to a relaxing sleep retreat.
This is TBH, a series where we investigate, experiment and find the answers to some of Singapore’s biggest millennial problems.
08:13 Sleep consultation with a Sleep dentist
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