Should Singapore make basic dental care free? | Deep Dive

Should Singapore subsidise regular dental check-ups the same way it supports preventive care for chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension?

Associate Professor Jeremy Lim explains on the Deep Dive podcast that preventive dentistry could help avoid costly treatments later, and that evidence also links gum disease to an increased risk of dementia and cardiovascular problems.

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