No, the SDC is not the platform to obtain compensation. Under the Dental Registration Act, even if your complaint is found to be valid, the disciplinary framework only allows for the imposition of disciplinary sanctions against dental practitioners and cannot make an order of monetary compensation against the dental practitioner. If you intend to seek monetary compensation from the dental practitioner(s), you should seek your own independent legal advice or file a claim with the Small Claims Tribunal.

For complaints related to dentists, you may also seek the assistance of the Singapore Dental Association (“SDA”) which offers a mediation service for dental treatment-related matters as an avenue for dispute resolution between their member dentist and the public, as well as a channel for feedback and awareness. You may wish to email SDA at ethics@sda.org.sg.