@channelnewsasia: A senior patient paid about S$800 for a root canal in Johor Bahru, only to discover that treatment in Singapore could cost her around S$400 after Pioneer Generation subsidies and Flexi-MediSave. Dr Yeo Kok Beng explains on the Deep Dive podcast why Singaporeans should consider the risks of seeking complex dental treatment across the border. Associate Professor Jeremy Lim also suggests exploring partnerships with suitable Johor Bahru dental clinics to improve continuity of care for Singaporean patients. Is getting dental treatment in Johor Bahru always the cheaper option? #DeepDivePodcast #Singapore #JohorBahru #DentalCare

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magasacokboy
LordIZKing :
most food in Singapore is 3 times better than in Malaysia so im not surprised that even professionals like dentists and politicians are better here.
2026-10-10 22:47:51
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brothercrow
Brother Crow - FBA Store Owner :
fear mongering. There are many dentists in JB as good as in Singapore
2026-10-09 02:40:45
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singing_man_sg
Ah Peng :
I agree with that the consultant said. but Singapore dental prices are CRIMINAL.
2026-10-09 02:14:49
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jlynnchen
Jlynn Chen :
Not true. My dental experience in JB was excellent. The machines used top quality and new. Dentist spoke fluent english was so polite and detailed, explaining in detail. My husband alao felt ot was excellent.
2026-10-09 02:45:30
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mikefoong0
Mikefoong :
Are you saying JB dentist is not as good as singapore dentist?
2026-10-09 02:12:39
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abps___
ABPs :
But Dentist in SG mostly from Malaysia [Innocent]
2026-10-10 04:21:42
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norsalamkarim1
Nor Salam Karim :
My many experiences with jb dentist is very positive . Service is top notch much better than sg dentist who tend to hurried with the procedure to cater to long Queue appointment. Cheaper price & better service quality. Hands down jb dentist wins on all counts
2026-10-09 02:44:49
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mayngzli
maya :
no, my sg dentist didn't even do my scaling and polishing properly compared to my malaysia dentist.
2026-10-09 05:22:33
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naurooo0
naurooo0 :
my sg braces ruined my teeth.. had to get invisalign
2026-10-10 23:57:58
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dr.amir.hamid
Dr Amir Hamid :
Reflects poorly on him when he seeks to denigrate fellow professionals as a result of not being able to compete on value.
2026-10-11 06:56:36
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ultr4mannnn
Ultraman :
JB dentist treat us better than SG dentist 😂
2026-10-11 03:35:00
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carloztevez69
John Hunter :
end of the day, consumer will choose the best value for the hard earned money.
2026-10-11 02:37:09
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jlee7099
JLee7099 :
yeah yeah yeah.. we know all these. but does that justify the exorbitant prices Singapore dentist charges?
2026-10-09 02:26:10
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ban.thai3
Ban Thai :
What a good explanation to save Singapore dental scene 😅
2026-10-09 02:11:16
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cqyr1983
cqyr :
rubbish. some dentists in Singapore anyhow charge for services that we didn't agreed upon. I have went to JB dentist, and they have state of the art equipments far better than some local dental clinics here.
2026-10-09 09:41:40
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faris_tan
Faris Tan :
my root canal was screwed up in sg dentist. i still have to pay twice.
2026-10-09 04:07:28
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speedoguy6
SpeedoGuy :
Dentist in Malaysia are highly qualified and many are foreign trained .
2026-10-09 02:39:36
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ryu29929
RyU :
5 ppl that i know got their dental care in Msia...3 in jb and 2 in Malacca...ALL of them only had good things to say
2026-10-09 03:28:36
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meemoopooloo
Leladelala956 :
That’s the “fear” tactics instilled to make you LLST choose local treatment.
2026-10-09 09:24:45
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askforloves
Ask far :
Singapore dentist offer warranty ah? If messed-up, go back fix FOC??
2026-10-09 03:03:39
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tan.dave
Raymond lim 1990 :
not true my dental in JB have been doing a good job for almost 15yrs
2026-10-09 04:05:16
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anonyme.blue6
anonyme blue :
better dentist experience in Johor. better than Singapore that wants money only
2026-10-09 04:23:34
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chindobeautea
ℌαոοіꙮℍαոոαһ :
Wait… are you saying the doctors in JB and Malaysia are inferior than in Singapore??? The audacity!!!
2026-10-09 03:35:54
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jasongan29
Deepbluebaby :
Pure fear crap.. yes there are good and bad ones on both sides.. that lady he talked clearly was older. Then how about the younger gen ? I have been to 2 well known dental in sg both not great much pain. But the dental I have been visiting for 3 years in jb so much better no pain 👍
2026-10-09 08:56:59
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gohughotelonly
AP :
ahh if they tell you don't ,means it's good to go 😛
2026-10-09 07:56:50
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