Dr Chan Yi Xin graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the National University of Singapore. During her undergraduate years, she won the SDA President’s Medal (Bronze) for being second place in her first year final examinations, and was on the Dean’s list in her first and final year of university.
After graduation, Dr Chan went on to serve at public healthcare institutions. She has undergone clinical training at National Healthcare Group Polyclinics where she served patients in the primary care setting. Having worked as a general dentist within several departments at the National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS) (the departments of Periodontics, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Urgent Care Clinic), Dr Chan has managed patients requiring gum treatment, extractions, root canal treatment, crowns, dentures and those with acute pain. At NDCS, she has also served as the Dental Officer In-Charge for a year and has been awarded the SMile Award in 2021 and the Singapore Health Quality Service Silver Award in 2022.
Dr Chan strives to treat her patients comprehensively with respect and compassion while ensuring their comfort. She is meticulous in her work and an advocate for preventive dentistry by empowering patients to take ownership of their own oral health. As a strong believer in continued education, she regularly attends seminars and courses to upgrade her clinical skills.
Dr Chan has volunteered with HealthServe that treats migrant workers in Singapore, and has also been on several mission trips to rural parts of Cambodia and East Timor to provide dental education and care to the underprivileged.
Outside of dentistry, Dr Chan is a proud mother of one and enjoys spending time with her family. As someone who enjoys working with her hands, she also takes pleasure in pottery, word lettering and painting. In her free time, she also enjoys singing and playing musical instruments.