About Me
Education & Background
Dr. James Yap Thai Huah is the founding member of Shuang Dentistry, a dental clinic located in Yishun. He graduated from the prestigious University of Otago in New Zealand with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (with Credit) and was awarded the Sir John Walsh Research Institute Summer Research Scholarship for his academic and research excellence.
Drawing on his broad experience from community-based private clinics and various hospitals across New Zealand, Dr. Yap brings a wealth of clinical expertise to his practice. In Singapore, he has worked in both high-end boutique clinics along Orchard Road and heartland HDB practices, giving him a deep appreciation and understanding of patients from all walks of life.
During his time in New Zealand, Dr. Yap was actively involved in clinical research in forensic dentistry and prosthodontics. He has also volunteered his time for numerous dental outreach projects across the Asia-Pacific region, including Singapore, New Zealand, and Rarotonga in the South Pacific, reflecting his commitment to community service and global oral health.
Clinical Philosophy & Areas of Focus
Guided by a holistic philosophy of care, Dr. Yap founded Shuang Dentistry on the ethos of providing quality, comprehensive, and patient-centered dentistry. He has a special interest in bruxism, orofacial pain, and dental sleep medicine, and is passionate about raising awareness of the crucial role dentists play in the early detection of sleep-disordered breathing. He firmly believes in looking upstream for preventive and early intervention strategies that improve long-term patient outcomes.
In the field of surgical and implant dentistry, Dr. Yap is a member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI) and a local speaker affiliated with Anthogyr Implants and other dental brands. A strong advocate of digital dentistry, he routinely integrates cutting-edge digital technologies to plan and guide treatments, ensuring precision, efficiency, and optimal patient care.
Dr. Yap is committed to continuous professional development and regularly attends lectures, workshops, and courses across the Asia-Pacific region to stay at the forefront of dental innovation. He practices preventive dentistry, emphasizing patient education to promote better oral health awareness. Above all, he strives to provide a gentle, pain-free, and reassuring experience, taking great pride in building lasting relationships with his patients.
Memberships & Personal Interests
Beyond dentistry, Dr. Yap enjoys reading, tinkering with projects, and maintaining a fit and active lifestyle.
He is an active member of several professional bodies, including the Singapore Sleep Society, World Dentofacial Sleep Society, Aesthetic Dentistry Society Singapore, and the Prosthodontic Society of Singapore.
Education
About Me
Education & Background
Dr. James Yap Thai Huah is the founding member of Shuang Dentistry, a dental clinic located in Yishun. He graduated from the prestigious University of Otago in New Zealand with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (with Credit) and was awarded the Sir John Walsh Research Institute Summer Research Scholarship for his academic and research excellence.
Drawing on his broad experience from community-based private clinics and various hospitals across New Zealand, Dr. Yap brings a wealth of clinical expertise to his practice. In Singapore, he has worked in both high-end boutique clinics along Orchard Road and heartland HDB practices, giving him a deep appreciation and understanding of patients from all walks of life.
During his time in New Zealand, Dr. Yap was actively involved in clinical research in forensic dentistry and prosthodontics. He has also volunteered his time for numerous dental outreach projects across the Asia-Pacific region, including Singapore, New Zealand, and Rarotonga in the South Pacific, reflecting his commitment to community service and global oral health.
Clinical Philosophy & Areas of Focus
Guided by a holistic philosophy of care, Dr. Yap founded Shuang Dentistry on the ethos of providing quality, comprehensive, and patient-centered dentistry. He has a special interest in bruxism, orofacial pain, and dental sleep medicine, and is passionate about raising awareness of the crucial role dentists play in the early detection of sleep-disordered breathing. He firmly believes in looking upstream for preventive and early intervention strategies that improve long-term patient outcomes.
In the field of surgical and implant dentistry, Dr. Yap is a member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI) and a local speaker affiliated with Anthogyr Implants and other dental brands. A strong advocate of digital dentistry, he routinely integrates cutting-edge digital technologies to plan and guide treatments, ensuring precision, efficiency, and optimal patient care.
Dr. Yap is committed to continuous professional development and regularly attends lectures, workshops, and courses across the Asia-Pacific region to stay at the forefront of dental innovation. He practices preventive dentistry, emphasizing patient education to promote better oral health awareness. Above all, he strives to provide a gentle, pain-free, and reassuring experience, taking great pride in building lasting relationships with his patients.
Memberships & Personal Interests
Beyond dentistry, Dr. Yap enjoys reading, tinkering with projects, and maintaining a fit and active lifestyle.
He is an active member of several professional bodies, including the Singapore Sleep Society, World Dentofacial Sleep Society, Aesthetic Dentistry Society Singapore, and the Prosthodontic Society of Singapore.
Education