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