Welcome to DP Coast Dental Katong
Located conveniently in your very own neighborhood of Katong and Joo Chiat, DP Coast Dental Clinic is committed to providing exceptional dental care in a relaxing and comfortable environment. With our focus on the oral systemic link, and functional dentistry, we adopt an integrated approach to ensure your overall well-being.
Our team is dedicated to delivering personalised treatment that goes beyond just oral health. Experience the difference at DP Coast Dental Clinic and discover the benefits of our integrated approach to dental care. Visit us at 451 Joo Chiat Rd, conveniently located opposite Pat a Cat Coffee Shop, and take the first step towards achieving optimal oral health and overall wellness.
Services Available at DP Coast Dental Katong
- Emergency Dentistry
- Teeth straightening
- Root canal treatment
- Kids dentistry
- Crowns and bridges
- Dental implants
- General dentistry
- TMD treatment
- Sleep apnea management
- Myofunctional therapy
- Teeth whitening
- Gum disease treatment
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OPERATING HOURS
MON : 9 AM – 6 PM
TUE : 9 AM – 6 PM
WED : 9 AM – 6 PM
THU : 9 AM – 6 PM
FRI : CLOSED
SAT : 9 AM – 5 PM
SUN : CLOSED
*We are closed on all public holidays
451 Joo Chiat Rd, #02-01/03 KATONG POINT, Singapore 427664.
Why Choose DP Coast Dental Katong
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Integrated Approach To Oral Health And Wellness
By considering the functional, aesthetic, and systemic aspects of your oral health, we aim to optimise your overall well-being. Our team of experienced professionals combines their expertise in orthodontics, endodontics, and cosmetic dentistry to create customised treatment plans that address your unique needs.
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Patient-centered Care
At DP Coast Dental Katong, your satisfaction is our top priority. We only want for our patients what we would want for ourselves and our families. We emphasise patient education, keep them aware of all aspects of their issue and help them decide the optimum treatment option for themselves. Our patient-centered approach and focus on patient education help you stay healthy between your dental visits.
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Wide Range of Services
Whether you need a routine cleaning or a more complex procedure, our team is here to provide you with the highest level of care. At DP Coast Dental Katong, we have employed the most qualified clinicians who strive to make each visit to our clinic a positive and comfortable experience.
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Efficient and Top-quality Service
We have put together a team of exceptionally skilled clinicians who believe in solving problems at their root cause. We believe prevention is better than cure and practice this by implementing early interventions. We continually set aside time for education to train the team to provide safe and predictable treatment to all our clients
Our Services
In DP Coast Dental Katong, you and your family receive the most comprehensive and wide range of dental treatments under one roof.

Emergency Dentistry
- Our team is trained to handle a wide range of dental emergencies, including broken teeth, knocked-out teeth, severe toothaches, oral injuries, missing fillings, and more.
- We offer same-day appointments to ensure timely treatment for urgent dental issues.
- Our experienced dentists will assess your condition, provide necessary pain relief, and determine the most appropriate treatment plan for your emergency.

- DP Dental is a leading center in Singapore for high-quality dental implants.
- Our approach to dental implant procedures is minimally invasive, ensuring minimal pain and discomfort.
- The prosthetics we provide not only function like natural teeth but also have a natural appearance.

- At DP Dental, we utilize CAD/CAM systems for precise and efficient development of dental crowns.
- Our dentists are certified in CEREC technology, allowing for one-visit ceramic restorations.
- We provide Single Day Crowns, enabling patients to receive a new, natural, and permanently fixed ceramic crown in just one visit.

- DP Dental offers a comprehensive range of teeth straightening treatments to help you achieve a healthy and straight smile.
- We specialise in Invisalign without extraction, providing a non-invasive approach to teeth straightening.
- We also offer a convenient Digital Monitoring service, allowing you to have weekly consultations from the comfort of your home.
- DP Dental has been recognised with the prestigious Invisalign Diamond Provider award twice in the last two years.

- Our dentists and nurses are trained in handling young children, providing a gentle, playful, friendly, and stress-free environment.
- We offer Myobrace® treatment and myofunctional therapy to promote proper oral development and prevent future dental issues in children.
- DP Dental is recognised as a Baby Bonus-approved institution.
- We strive to create a positive and comfortable dental experience for your child, encouraging good oral health practices from an early age.

- TMD pain is a common condition characterized by jaw joint stiffness and pain, affecting activities like chewing, talking, and yawning.
- At DP Dental, we offer a comprehensive approach to treating TMD pain, combining TENS therapy to relieve muscle spasms and the K7 technique to determine the optimal bite.
- Our treatment approach is non-invasive, non-surgical, and non-pharmaceutical, ensuring minimal negative effects.
- We pay close attention to your dental, postural, and sleep habits to effectively treat TMJ disorder at its source.

- Our dentists are trained in sleep medicine and can effectively screen and treat sleep-related breathing disorders in both adults and children.
- We conduct Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) using wearable devices like Belun® Ring and NightOwl® to monitor breathing and oxygen levels during sleep and detect apneas. After analysing the data from the home sleep apnea test, we work with you to develop a personalised treatment plan.
- Treatment approaches for sleep apnea at DP Dental include Invisalign to improve airway and bites through jaw expansion and teeth alignment, Oral Appliance therapy with devices like SomnoDent Avant™ and ProSomnus EVO™, and Myofunctional Therapy to retrain oral muscles for improved breathing.

- Our laser treatment for gum disease at DP Dental ensures accurate and precise targeting of diseased gum areas, minimizing bleeding, pain, and swelling.
- Laser therapy is highly effective in treating gum disease, reducing pain and bleeding.
- With laser therapy, patients can experience shorter recovery and healing times for gum disease treatment.
Meet Our Team

Dr Nijamuddeen A. Latiff
Clinical Director (Katong)
Dr Nijamuddeen A. Latiff
Dr. Nijamuddeen Latiff, BDS (Singapore), FRACDS (Australia), is the clinical director of DP Coast Dental. He received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the National University of Singapore in 2007 and worked in several government institutions before transitioning into private practice in 2009. In 2014, he set up Coast Dental clinic with a view to providing integrative, functional oral care. Recognising that both DP Dental and Coast Dental share a similar set of values and beliefs, and to leverage each other’s strengths and expertise, Coast Dental entered into a strategic alliance with DP Dental in 2022, to form DP Coast Dental.
Dr Nijam’s impressive accomplishments include being a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, and a member of various dental associations including the College of General Dental Practitioners,
Singapore Dental Association, and the Aesthetic Dentistry Society of Singapore. He is also an alumni member of the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies and Occlusal Connections (Las Vegas).
Dr Nijam strongly believes in early intervention for children and conservative treatment options for all patients. He advocates a holistic approach to dentistry that recognises the importance of the mouth-body connection and looks at oral health as an integral component of overall health.
Dr Nijam’s training in Myofunctional Therapy and a Master’s degree in Applied Neuroscience from King’s College London enables him to provide non-extraction approaches to treating teeth misalignment in both children and adults, with a core focus on finding the root cause through proper tongue posture and breathing patterns.
Dr Nijam is also passionate about aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry and uses Smile Design Concepts in his practice. His team can transform a patient’s smile using conservative treatment options such as composite bondings, minimally invasive porcelain veneers, CAD-CAM Ceramic restorations and dental implants.
In his free time, Dr Nijam enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, as well as playing the piano and guitar. He strongly believes in a healthy lifestyle that incorporates good quality sleep, optimal nutrition, and adequate exercise.

Dr Yao Xu
Associate Dentist
Dr Yao Xu
Dr Yao received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota, United States. Subsequently, she completed the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program with the New York University Langone Hospitals in Maui, Hawaii, during which she was awarded the Horace Wells Award by the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology for her distinguished accomplishment in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. After spending eleven years abroad, she returned to Singapore, her beloved hometown.
Dr Yao’s core beliefs are closely aligned with DP Dental’s philosophy of building personal relationships with patients and staff in a people-centred environment. By educating patients about their oral conditions, she aspires to help them achieve a lifetime of good oral health. Her dedication to understanding her patient’s needs and expectations enables her to make the most suitable treatment recommendations. Her gentle approach can ease even the most anxious of patients.
Dr Yao has an extensive interest in all aspects of dentistry, but she is particularly passionate about preventative dentistry, Invisalign, and prosthodontics. She is deeply committed to providing high-quality care for her patients through continued professional development.
Dr Yao is fluent in both English and Mandarin, and enjoys a range of interests outside of her practice, such as gym sessions, rock climbing, badminton, cooking, and spending time with her loved ones.
Dr Yao’s impressive achievements include being a Certified Invisalign Provider, Executive Council Member of the College of General Dental Practitioners (Singapore), Committee member of the Singapore Dental Association Continuing Dental Education Committee, and Ordinary member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry (U.S.).

Dr Shaun Wong
Associate Dentist
Dr Shaun Wong
Dr Shaun Wong is a distinguished graduate of The University of Queensland School of Dentistry, where he earned his degree with honours. Following his graduation, he gained a broad range of dental expertise from practicing in public health clinics in Brisbane and rural Queensland before returning to Singapore in 2020.
Dr Shaun’s primary areas of interest are aesthetic restorative dentistry and occlusion, both of which require a delicate balance between art and science. Using cutting-edge technology, such as intraoral scanners, lasers, and precision-milled ceramics (CEREC), he is able to promote oral health and longevity by rehabilitating teeth and restoring them to their natural beauty and function.
Dr Shaun is also deeply passionate about Endodontics (Root Canal Treatment). He received the Colgate-Palmolive research grant for his honours research paper, which explored the use of next-generation root-filling materials.
Dr Shaun’s experience working with different communities around Queensland and under the able guidance of various specialists and experienced clinicians has taught him the importance of clear and effective communication. His values are closely aligned with DP Dental’s philosophy of providing ethical, science-backed, and patient-centric care.
In his free time, Dr Shaun enjoys spending time with his family, serving in church, and bonding with friends over good food.

Adilah
Oral Health Therapist
Adilah
Adilah received her Diploma in Oral Health Therapy in 2022. She is a highly motivated Oral Health Therapist who continually seeks opportunities to expand her skills and knowledge in order to educate others more effectively.
Adilah plays an active role as an Ordinary Council member of the Association for Oral Health Therapist, where she contributes ideas and helps organize events to elevate the profession’s visibility in Singapore. She is also a member of the Special Oral Care Network and dedicates her off-days to providing professional oral care intervention to nursing home residents. She considers herself fortunate to have had the opportunity to provide oral health education to children with special needs.
Adilah is passionate about advocating the importance of good oral health and its deep-rooted link to an individual’s overall health. As a clinician, she strives to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for her patients. Adilah strongly believes in building meaningful relationships with her patients by conversing with them and listening to their stories.
In her free time, Adilah enjoys watching horror movies and baking sweet treats. She also loves her weekend gym sessions with her friends.
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