Tripod Dental Clinic (Macpherson)

Dr Chow Wai Kit obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the National University of Singapore in 2011 and was awarded Dean’s list in 2008.

He started his dentistry career in the government service rotating through Geylang Polyclinic, Changi General Hospital, and National Dental Centre where notably he served in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Periodontics Department. Before leaving for private practice where he co-founded Tripod Dental with his 2 good friends, he spent 2 years as dental officer-in-charge of Nee Soon Dental Centre and Paya Lebar Airbase Dental Centre, where he practiced Advanced General Dentistry.

Dr Chow believes in constantly upgrading his dentistry skills, engaging actively in both local and overseas training conferences. He also firmly believes in contributing to the less fortunate of our local and overseas community by volunteering in dental missions both as a civilian and during his reservist. As a father of a lovely daughter, he strives to achieve a good work-life balance and can understand and empathise with the challenges of new-age parents today.

Dr Loke Shu Yi obtained her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the National University of Singapore in 2011. During her 4 years stint in public service, Dr Loke had the opportunity to treat a wide range of patients. She started her career at the National Healthcare Group Polyclinics and was then posted to Health Promotion Board where she treated children with various dental needs. She continued to serve in National Dental Center (Prosthodontics Department), National University Hospital Services (Advanced General Dentistry) and Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Tuas Dental Center as the Dental Officer-in-Charge.

After completing her government bond, Dr Loke started Tripod Dental Clinic with her two good friends. Having worked closely with specialists at several tertiary institutions, Dr Loke has honed her clinical skills in the various disciplines of dentistry and developed a keen interest in Prosthodontics (crowns, bridges, dentures) and Minor Oral Surgery.

Currently, Dr Loke is a member of the Singapore Dental Association (SDA) and the College of General Dental Practitioners (CGDP).

Dedicated to providing quality and comprehensive dental care for her patients, Dr Loke participates in conferences regularly to keep up with the advancements in Dentistry. There is always great joy and satisfaction at work whenever she sees her patients smile with confidence after a dental visit or overcome their fear of dental treatment.

During her free time, Dr Loke enjoys traveling and exploring new places and food with her family and friends. She also participates in voluntary mission work both locally and overseas whenever possible, providing dental treatment or serving the less fortunate community in ways that benefit them.

Dr Low Li Yong graduated from the National University of Singapore Faculty of Dentistry with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in 2011. He first joined the National Healthcare Group (NHGP), where he practiced community dentistry at Hougang polyclinic and eventually served as Dental Officer-in-charge.

Thereafter, he joined major hospitals such as Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and Tan Tock Seng Hospital where he has the opportunity to do advanced general dentistry across the various dental disciplines at institution level.

Dr Low then served out the remaining of his government bond at the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). After completing his bond, he then started Tripod Dental Clinic with two of his good friends.

Having served in multiple hospitals and institutions, Dr Low is fortunate enough to learn from many specialists across different fields and he enjoys practicing the full spectrum of dentistry, although his special interests lie in the removal of wisdom teeth.

Dr Low is also a strong believer in continuous education and attends courses regularly to update his clinical skills to provide the best possible care for his patients. He also volunteers at a dental clinic that provides dental community work for less privileged patients during his free time.

Outside of dentistry, Dr Low is passionate about football. He is in the Singapore Dental Association (SDA) welfare committee, where he in charge of organizing the annual SDA football tournaments. He is also vice captain of his amateur football team. Like most Singaporeans, Dr Low also loves to eat, especially home cooked food, in the company of good friends and great banter.

Dr Samantha Yeo graduated from the National University of Singapore and was awarded first prize for her group’s undergraduate research project. She is a member of the Singapore Dental Association and the College of General Dental Practitioners.

Upon graduation, Dr Yeo joined the Ministry of Health Holdings and served the community through several clinical postings. She served as a dental officer in Singhealth Polyclinics and was appointed as Dental Officer-in-charge of Bedok Polyclinic. She went on to accumulate experience and skills in managing different age groups in her clinical rotations at School Dental Services, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH). Prior to joining Tripod Dental Clinic, she spent 1.5 years in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) in several MINDEF dental centres.

Dr Yeo strives to provide the best dental care for her patients and make dental visits comfortable and enjoyable. She attends dental conferences, lectures and workshops regularly to update her clinical skills and has a keen interest in oral surgery (OS).

Outside of work, Dr Yeo enjoys playing tennis and spending time in the kitchen learning different types of cuisines.