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This month we speak to Dr Matt Thompson, Clinical Director and Dentist at Expat Dental
DR MATT THOMPSON Clinical Director and Dentist
EXPAT DENTAL Novena Medical Center, 10 Sinaran Drive #08-15/16 S. 307506 Malacca Centre, 20 Malacca Street #01-00 S. 048979. expatdental.com
Who are Expat Dental and what is your role? Expatdental® was established in 2013 by my brother Shaun and me to provide consistent high quality dental care to the expat community in Singapore. I’m a dental surgeon and the Clinical Director overseeing all aspects of our two clinics. What’s your partnership with ANZA? We’ve been sponsoring ANZA groups and activities for about six years. We’ve always enjoyed the Great Australia Day BBQ and meeting people at newcomers events as sponsors. We’re especially glad to sponsor the Matildas soccer teams and ANZA Nippers. Good oral care starts with good health, so playing sport and getting fresh air is a great way to be healthy. What do you most like about being part of the ANZA community? It’s one of the most fun and relaxed organisations for expats in Singapore. Plus it’s great for family activities. From children’s sports, all the way to learning about Singapore culture and getting great advice, ANZA really works hard to offer fun, unique and memorable experiences for its members.
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What are you up to when not at work? I spend downtime with my wife and son. He’s a toddler so we have to run after him quite a bit! We like to get out and enjoy the sights and food of Singapore. I also play golf. If you had to give one piece of dental advice, what would it be? The best advice is to brush and floss daily and get check ups frequently. Dentists and hygienists can spot changes in mouths and gums which could point to more serious conditions. Since the pandemic and the Zoom phenomenon we’ve found people are much more aware of how their teeth look and are requesting ways to make the best of them. How do you look after your own wellbeing? A balance between work and relaxation is vital. Having my brother and his family here is a great benefit, so we often spend time together as a family. It’s wonderful for my son to have his big cousins around to play and bond with. It makes Singapore truly feel like a home away from home.
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