ADJUNCT A/PROF RASHID TAHIR Dental Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry BDS (Singapore) 1995, MSc with Distinction (London) 1998, FAM (Singapore) 2003

Dr Rashid Tahir is a trained paediatric dentist and has been providing oral health care solely for children since 1997.

Dr Rashid completed his graduate training at the University of London in 1998 when he was conferred a Master of Science with Distinction in Children’s Dentistry (Paedodontics). He also won the 3M Dental Postgraduate Prize for being the best student in his cohort.

He was an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore (NUS) and consultant at the National University Hospital Dental Centre from 2002 to 2006, before setting up The Kids Dentist at Camden Medical Centre. He still enjoys teaching paediatric dentistry to dental students and goes back to NUS as an Adjunct Associate Professor.

He is the founding President of the Society for Paediatric Dentistry (Singapore) and continues to be dedicated to the advancement in the field of paediatric dentistry. He was President of the Pediatric Dentistry Association of Asia (2016 – 2018), Chairman of the Specialist Accreditation Committee for Paediatric Dentistry (2008 – 2015) and Member of Dental Specialists Accreditation Board (2017 – 2022).

He is the proud father of 2 beautiful young daughters and aims at making dentistry fun for kids!

1. Adjunct Associate Professor
   Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore
2. Council Member
   Singapore Dental Council
3. Past & Founding President
   Society for Paediatric Dentistry (Singapore)
4. Past President
   Pediatric Dentistry Association of Asia
5. Past Member
   Dental Specialists Accreditation Board, Ministry of Health, Singapore

	DR SYLVIA KOH BDSc (Queensland) MDS Paediatric Dentistry (Singapore)
Dr. Sylvia Koh graduated with Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) from the University of Queensland. She was actively involved in volunteer work during her undergraduate studies. Having graduated with Master of Dental Surgery from NUS, she is currently focused on practising paediatric dentistry at The Kids Dentist. She regularly attends training courses to keep up to date with the latest dental development. Outside of dentistry, she loves collecting air plants.

Each of our staff offers their own special touch to the practice.

	SERYNA, Appointment Specialist Meet Seryna — the baby of the team, but don’t let the title fool you. She may be the youngest, but she works with the wisdom (and Wi-Fi speed) of someone twice her age. Creative? Absolutely. Curious? She’ll Google anything from “how to schedule appointments with flair” to “why cats knock things off tables.” As our Appointment Specialist, she’s the gatekeeper of time — and no double-booking dares cross her path. Behind that youthful glow is someone dependable, sharp, and low-key running the calendar empire like a boss.
	DIANNE, Pediatric Dental Assistant Dianne is an extremely fun-loving person. She is very friendly, kind and sympathetic to children. She enjoys singing and is always humming at work. Dianne hails from Tarlac City, the Philippines and has been living in Singapore for the last 8 years. She is a proud mother to a beautiful girl.
	MIN YU, Pediatric Dental Assistant Min Yu's gentle and kind disposition brings comfort to anxious children. She is an animal lover and enjoys spending time with her pet cats. She also likes going to the movies and watching light-hearted Korean dramas.
	JOSCELIN, Pediatric Dental Assistant Our youngest pediatric Dental Assistant joined us in September 2023. She likes to say yes, eats and laughs a lot. Jos also enjoy music and seeing her patients smile with healthy and clean teeth.
	SHASHA, Pediatric Dental Assistant Shasha enjoys exploring different cuisines and discovering new flavors, believing that good food and good smiles bring people together. Whether trying a local favorite or sharing a homemade meal, Shasha appreciates how both food and a healthy smile connect culture, creativity, and community.

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The Kids Dentist is a dental practice providing specialised dentistry for infants, children and adolescents in Singapore. The Kids Dentist recommends that every child visits the dentist by his/her 1st birthday, as advocated by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. This is to avoid potential oral health care problems in your child.

Parents do play a role in making the first visit for their child to the dentist enjoyable and positive. Your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist will count and clean his/her teeth. The dentist will also show him/her how to care for their teeth. It is best not to use words such as needle, pain, drill or hurt around your child as it might cause unnecessary fear. The Kids Dentist makes it a practice to use words that convey the same message, but are pleasant and non-frightening to the child.

Your child's first visit will include a complete examination performed by our paediatric dentists. Radiographs (x-rays) may be obtained of your child's teeth if necessary. You are encouraged to accompany your child into the examination room. Following the clinical examination, our dentists will advise you on the appropriate treatment required for your child and answer any questions you may have.

While visiting our clinic, your child is welcome to enjoy the toys, books, TV games as well as watch DVD movies while sitting on the dental chair.