Can overseas-trained or retired doctors and dentists who are not registered in Singapore use the title “Dr” in healthcare service advertising?
Overseas-trained or retired doctors/dentists who are not registered in Singapore and do not hold a valid practising certificate, must comply with the following when using the title “Dr” in their healthcare service advertising:
state their qualifications, and
include a disclaimer that he/ she is not holding a valid practising certificate issued by the relevant local healthcare professional board.
Examples as follows:
Example 1: Overseas-trained dentist who is not registered with SDC: Dr ABC, BDS (NUS, Singapore), does not hold a valid practising certificate under the Dental Registration Act 1999
Example 2: Registered retired doctor in Singapore with no valid practising certificate Dr XYZ, MBBS (Singapore), does not hold a valid practising certificate under the Medical Registration Act 1997
This advertising control would apply when any of these doctors/dentists are featured in advertisements of healthcare services
Related questions
Which group of healthcare professionals are allowed to use the title “Dr” in healthcare service advertising without needing to specify their qualifications?
Are non-registered healthcare professionals who wish to use the title “Dr” on their business cards required to state their doctorate / PhD qualifications and include the relevant disclaimers?
Can you show some examples of persons who are not “specified persons”?
Will the enhanced advertising control on the use of “Dr” title by non-registered healthcare practitioners come into effect immediately once the amendments have been implemented?
