Quick answer. Endodontists are dental specialists in root canal treatment and the inside of the tooth — treating toothache and infection, carrying out complex or repeat root canals, managing cracked teeth and dental trauma, and performing root-end (surgical) procedures, usually to save a natural tooth. The registered endodontists below are grouped by focus. See one for severe or lingering tooth pain, or a difficult or failed root canal.
Endodontics is the dental speciality that treats the pulp (nerve) inside the tooth. Endodontists diagnose tooth pain, carry out root canal treatment and re-treatment of failed root canals, manage cracked teeth and dental trauma, and perform root-end surgery (apicoectomy) — typically using magnification and modern techniques to save a tooth that might otherwise be lost. The directory below lists registered endodontists in Singapore by focus.
How we compiled this directory
This is an editorial directory, not a ranking or endorsement. We list registered endodontists practising in Singapore, drawn from public clinic and hospital listings. Always verify a specialist’s current registration on the Singapore Dental Council (SDC) specialist register, and choose based on your needs, your dentist’s referral and your insurance.
Root canal treatment & re-treatment
- Dr Huang Shuyan — Smileworks (Root Canal)
General endodontics
- Dr Benny Goh — The Endodontic Office
- Dr Chen Nah Nah — National Dental Centre Singapore
- Dr Elyssa Yap — National Dental Centre Singapore
- Dr Lui Jeen Nee — National Dental Centre Singapore
- Dr Tan Peng Hui — Roots Advanced Endodontics
Saving a natural tooth
When decay, a crack or trauma reaches the pulp inside a tooth, the result can be severe pain or infection. Rather than removing the tooth, root canal treatment cleans and seals the inside so the natural tooth can be kept and later restored, usually with a crown. Endodontists handle the more complex end of this work — difficult anatomy, re-treatment of root canals that have failed, cracked teeth and surgical cases. See our guide to root canal treatment for what the procedure involves.
What an endodontist treats, and when to see one
An endodontist diagnoses and treats tooth pain and infection of the pulp; performs complex root canal treatment and re-treatment, manages cracked teeth and dental trauma, and carries out root-end surgery — usually to save a natural tooth. See one for severe or persistent toothache, a tooth that needs a difficult or repeat root canal, or dental trauma; general dentists often refer complex cases.
What to expect at your first consultation
A first visit usually starts with your dental history and concerns, an examination and, where needed, X-rays or a scan. The specialist explains what they find, sets out the options with their pros, cons and typical costs, and answers your questions so you can decide without pressure. Specialist treatment is often staged over several appointments, with reviews to check progress and healing, so it helps to understand the likely number of visits and the overall timeline before you begin.
What to look for when choosing an endodontist
Look for a registered specialist whose focus fits your needs, consider the clinic’s location and the treatment options offered, and ask about the plan, timeline and total cost before starting. For treatment that runs over months (such as orthodontics or staged implant work), convenience and clear communication matter. A general dentist can refer you, and it is reasonable to seek a second opinion for complex or costly treatment.
Costs and financing
Specialist dental treatment varies widely with the case and the clinic, and figures online are guides rather than quotes. For certain surgical procedures, MediSave may apply within the prevailing limits, while routine and cosmetic treatment is generally paid out of pocket or through dental insurance. Ask for a written treatment plan and estimate, and confirm current fees with the clinic.
Common questions
What does an endodontist do?
An endodontist is a dental specialist in root canal (endodontic) treatment and managing the inside of the tooth — handling complex or repeat root canals, tooth pain, cracked teeth, dental trauma and root-end surgery, usually to save a natural tooth.
Is root canal treatment painful?
It is done under local anaesthetic and is generally no more uncomfortable than a filling; it usually relieves the pain of an infected or inflamed tooth. Some tenderness afterwards is normal and settles.
Why see an endodontist rather than a general dentist?
General dentists do many root canals; endodontists have further specialist training and tend to handle more complex cases, re-treatments, cracked teeth and difficult anatomy, often with magnification.
Can a tooth be saved with root canal treatment?
Often, yes — keeping a natural tooth is usually preferable where possible, and root canal treatment aims to do that. Whether it is the best option depends on the tooth, which the endodontist will assess.
Are endodontists registered specialists?
Yes. Endodontists in Singapore are registered dental specialists on the Singapore Dental Council (SDC) specialist register, having completed accredited postgraduate training in endodontics.
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This directory is general information, not dental advice or a recommendation of any individual. Details can change — verify registration on the Singapore Dental Council (SDC) specialist register and confirm specifics with the clinic. See our editorial policy.
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