Does CHAS cover dental implants?

No. The CHAS dental subsidy schedule contains exactly 18 procedures and none of them is a dental implant; implants and orthodontic treatment are both entirely absent from the CHAS dental schedule.

Can I use MediSave for wisdom tooth extraction?

Only if the extraction is surgical and appears on MOH's Table of Surgical Procedures — CPF's own guidance names wisdom tooth surgery as an example of a MediSave-claimable procedure, but a routine, non-surgical extraction is not MediSave-claimable.

Is CHAS Green eligible for dental subsidies?

No. CHAS Green does not appear anywhere in MOH's dental subsidy table; only CHAS Orange, CHAS Blue, Merdeka Generation and Pioneer Generation cardholders receive the published dental subsidy amounts.

Can I use MediSave for braces, crown fittings, or dentures?

No. CPF states directly that non-surgical dental services — including tooth extractions, crown fittings, dentures, and orthodontic braces — are not covered by MediSave.

How many times a year can I claim the CHAS scaling and polishing subsidy?

Scaling and polishing are each subsidised up to twice a year under the CHAS dental schedule that took effect 1 October 2025.

Does nitrous oxide put patients to sleep?

No. Nitrous oxide is classed as minimal-to-moderate sedation; the patient stays conscious, breathing independently, and able to respond to instructions throughout.

How do I find a dentist in Singapore who mentions dental checkup and scaling?

290 of the 719 clinics listed on dentistsg.com mention dental checkup and scaling on their own website, most of them in Orchard, Downtown Core, Hougang. Pick a suburb below to see them with ratings, hours and contact details. A mention is the clinic's own statement, not a verified treatment menu.

Does dentistsg.com list prices for dental checkup and scaling?

No. Cost ranges on this page come from MOH's published fee benchmarks and the CHAS subsidy schedule. dentistsg.com does not publish individual clinics' prices or compare clinics on price; ask the clinic for a written quote.

General Dental

Dental Checkup and Scaling Singapore

Data collected September 2026 · How listings are sourced

By Dr Faiz Azizan · drfaizazizan.com · LinkedIn

A dental checkup screens for decay, gum disease and other oral problems, and usually includes scaling to remove hardened plaque. MOH benchmarks scaling at $35 to $60, and CHAS clinics charge $20 to $40. Most adults generally need a checkup every six to twelve months.

All figures on this page trace to MOH's published fee benchmarks and the CHAS subsidy schedule. Find clinics offering this treatment, cross-checked against the Singapore Dental Council register, on the region and planning-area pages linked from the homepage.

Dental Checkup and Scaling in Singapore: who lists it

290 of the 719 dental clinics listed on dentistsg.com mention dental checkup and scaling on their own website, with the most in Orchard (30), Downtown Core (19), Hougang (19), Bedok (17), Tampines (15). That is what the clinics say about themselves; dentistsg.com has not verified what any clinic offers. Browse every suburb below, see all dental checkup and scaling pages on the treatments index, or start from the area directory.

What the dental checkup and scaling guides cover

CHAS and MOH Dental Subsidies: What You Actually Pay

CHAS subsidises dental treatment for Singapore Citizens at Orange, Blue, Merdeka Generation and Pioneer Generation tiers across 18 procedures set by the Ministry of Health, effective 1 October 2025. MediSave separately pays for surgical dental procedures listed on MOH's Table of Surgical Procedures. Neither scheme subsidises orthodontics, dental implants, or cosmetic whitening.

Covers: How the Subsidy Stack Works · CHAS Tiers and Dental Coverage · MediSave for Surgical Dental Procedures · Eligibility and How to Claim at the Counter

Dental Anxiety and Sedation Options at Singapore Clinics

Dental anxiety affects a substantial share of adults worldwide and can lead patients to delay or avoid routine dental attendance entirely. Singapore dental clinics manage it through communication techniques, informed consent, and sedation options ranging from nitrous oxide to oral and intravenous conscious sedation, each with a distinct mechanism, onset time and risk profile.

Covers: Why Dental Anxiety Happens · Communication and Consent · Sedation Types Explained · Cost and Clinic Readiness

Sources behind these guides

How this page is sourced

Expertise: Cost figures trace to MOH's published fee benchmarks and the CHAS dental subsidy schedule, cited in the guides linked here.
Authority: dentistsg.com is an independent directory, not endorsed by MOH, SDC or CHAS. Disclaimer
Maintainer: Written and maintained by Dr Faiz Azizan (drfaizazizan.com, LinkedIn). About the author

Find dental checkup and scaling dentists by suburb

Clinics whose own website mentions the treatment, listed alphabetically by suburb.

In-depth guides

Frequently asked questions

How much does dental scaling cost in Singapore?: MOH benchmarks scaling at $35 to $60, and CHAS clinics charge $20 to $40.
How often should adults get a dental checkup?: Most adults generally need a checkup every six to twelve months.
Does CHAS cover dental implants?: No. The CHAS dental subsidy schedule contains exactly 18 procedures and none of them is a dental implant; implants and orthodontic treatment are both entirely absent from the CHAS dental schedule.
Can I use MediSave for wisdom tooth extraction?: Only if the extraction is surgical and appears on MOH's Table of Surgical Procedures — CPF's own guidance names wisdom tooth surgery as an example of a MediSave-claimable procedure, but a routine, non-surgical extraction is not MediSave-claimable.
Is CHAS Green eligible for dental subsidies?: No. CHAS Green does not appear anywhere in MOH's dental subsidy table; only CHAS Orange, CHAS Blue, Merdeka Generation and Pioneer Generation cardholders receive the published dental subsidy amounts.
Can I use MediSave for braces, crown fittings, or dentures?: No. CPF states directly that non-surgical dental services — including tooth extractions, crown fittings, dentures, and orthodontic braces — are not covered by MediSave.
How many times a year can I claim the CHAS scaling and polishing subsidy?: Scaling and polishing are each subsidised up to twice a year under the CHAS dental schedule that took effect 1 October 2025.
Does nitrous oxide put patients to sleep?: No. Nitrous oxide is classed as minimal-to-moderate sedation; the patient stays conscious, breathing independently, and able to respond to instructions throughout.
How do I find a dentist in Singapore who mentions dental checkup and scaling?: 290 of the 719 clinics listed on dentistsg.com mention dental checkup and scaling on their own website, most of them in Orchard, Downtown Core, Hougang. Pick a suburb below to see them with ratings, hours and contact details. A mention is the clinic's own statement, not a verified treatment menu.
Does dentistsg.com list prices for dental checkup and scaling?: No. Cost ranges on this page come from MOH's published fee benchmarks and the CHAS subsidy schedule. dentistsg.com does not publish individual clinics' prices or compare clinics on price; ask the clinic for a written quote.