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  • [Feedback] Certificate of Competency (COC)

  • The Singapore Dental Council (SDC) has introduced the Certificate of Competency (COC) for wisdom tooth surgery, with more procedures anticipated. The Singapore Dental Association (SDA) is gathering data to accurately represent the profession's views on how this framework will impact practice costs, patient accessibility, and the future of dental care. Your responses are confidential.

    Appreciate the feedback latest by Saturday, 12 December 2026.

    Link to Position Paper of COC

    Link to Voluntary Training Framework (VTF) 

  • Section1: About You (Demographics)

  • 1. In what year did you obtain your primary dental degree?*
  • 2. What is your main practice setting?*
  • 3. Are you a Specialist registered with SDC?*

  • Section 2: Cost Implications

  • 4. If the COC framework is implemented, do you anticipate increasing your treatment fees?*
  • 5. If MOH progressively introduces COCs for more procedures, what is the estimated total out-of-pocket cost you would need to spend (including course fees, supervision fees, and lost clinic time) to obtain these certifications?*
  • 6. As a baseline, approximately how much did you spend on Continuing Professional Education (CPE) in the calendar year 2025?*

  • Section 3: Accessibility and Practice Impact

  • 7. Do you think the proposed COC framework could affect the range of procedures that you are able to perform in the future? *
  • 8. Do you think patient accessibility to dental care will be reduced if COCs are implemented for more procedures?*
  • 9. If you currently perform wisdom tooth surgery, how will you proceed given that the COC is currently non-mandatory?*

  • Section 4: Perception and VTF (Voluntary Training Framework)

  • 10. Do you believe the current COC requirements (including supervision and case requirements) will improve patient safety?*
  • 11. What credential do you think a trainer should possess for conducting training in Singapore?*
  • 12. Are you concerned that the public would perceive you as less competent if you do not hold a COC, even if you have safely performed the procedure for years?*
  • 13. Which framework would you prefer for future professional development and competency recognition?*

  • Click here for the link to Voluntary Training Framework (VTF)

  • 14. How likely are you to start a VTF portfolio in the next 3 months?*

  • Section 5: Future Action

  • 15. If the COC is made mandatory in the future, would you support the SDA pursuing further advocacy, including seeking legal advice on the Dental Registration Act (DRA)?*
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