Professional Qualification:
- BDS : Bachelor of Dental Surgery ( Singapore ) 1976
- Cert. Orthod. : Certificate in Orthodontics ( Pittsburgh ) 1982
- MDS : Master of Dental Science ( Pittsburgh ) 1982
Dr. Loh graduated from the University of Singapore in 1976 and obtained his Master of Dental Science from the University of Pittsburgh in 1982 through a scholarship awarded by the National University of Singapore. He was a full time instructor in the National University of Singapore till 1986. He was a visiting professor at the department of orthodontics, Wenzhou Medical University, China.
He was the Honorary General Secretary of the Singapore Dental Association in 1986-1988. He founded the Association of Orthodontists, Singapore in 1991 and was the President for the first 2 years. He was the President of the Asian Pacific Orthodontic Society 2010-2012.
Dr. Loh has given presentation in 23 countries: Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United States and Vietnam.
Publications
Loh, K.W. | Colour physioprint – a three dimensional method of recording soft tissue facial pattern. Sing. Dent. J. Vol 2 1983. Page 87 -91. |
Loh, K.W. | Effects of the change in mandibular position on the soft tissue facial pattern in three dimensions. Sing. Dent. J. Vol 8 1983. Page 12 -23. |
Loh, K.W. | The management of unilateral impacted second and third molars. Aust. Dent. J. Vol 31 No 4 1986. Page 285 – 287. |
Loh, K.W. | Orthodontic/Orthopaedic adjuncts to fixed orthodontic appliances. Academy of Medicine Annals. Vol 15 No 3. 1986 Page 397 – 402. |
Loh, K.W. | A conservative alternative to lower posterior bridges replacing mandibular first molars. Academy of medicine Annals Vol 15 No 3. Page 448 – 450. |
Loh, K.W. | Low force, low friction orthodontic system for rapid and efficient tooth movement. Journal of Japanese Association of Adult Orthodontics. 2004 Vol 11 page 52-62 |
Loh, K.W. | Rapid tooth movement with a low force, low friction bracket system. Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, 2007 August Page 451 – 457 |
Loh, K.W. | Management of crowded upper and lower teeth in the mixed dentition. News & Trends in Orthodontics. Vol 17 January 2010. |
Loh, K.W. | Management of bucally erupted canines and lower midline deviation – A case report. Journal of the Asian Pacific Orthodontic Society. August 2010 |
Conferences Papers / Lectures Presented
2.5.1982 | “Three dimensional recording of the soft tissue face” Table clinic at the American Association of Orthodontists Annual Convention held in Atlanta, Georgia. |
5.11.1984 | “The simple approach to lower anterior crowding” Asian Pacific Dental Congress, Hong Kong |
19.12.1984 | “Improvement of facial esthetics in adults by orthodontic treatment ” National University of Singapore public seminar – Invited speaker |
10.8.1986-13.81986 | “Pre surgical orthodontics preparation for orthognathic surgery patients” XXXIII I.A.D.S. Congress held in Singapore – Invited speaker |
26.10.1986 | “New frontiers in Orthodontics” 2nd Scientific Meeting, Chapter of Dental Surgeons, Academy of Medicine ( Singapore ) – Invited speaker |
27.9.1987 | “Finishing criteria for orthodontic patients” 3rd Scientific Meeting, Chapter of Dental Surgeons, Academy of Medicine ( Singapore ) – Invited speaker |
2.4.1988 | “Orthodontic Failures” Singapore Dental Association Annual Convention – Invited speaker |
24.9.1988 | “Management of pain caused by TMJ internal derangement – Orthopedic finalisation via orthodontics ” – Invited speaker 4th Scientific Meeting, Chapter of Dental Surgeons, Academy of Medicine ( Singapore ) |
14.5.1989 | “Diagnosis and treatment planning of simple orthodontic problems” – Invited speaker 81st Annual Session , Philippine Dental Association |
5.4.1992 | “Ecstasy and agony of a newly computerized dental office” – Invited speaker Singapore Dental Association Annual Convention |
5.11.1992 | “Orthodontic Treatment – Problems and Pitfalls” – Invited speaker Singapore Dental Association Meeting |
5-6.2.1993 | “Orthodontic Approach To The Management Of Avulsed Upper Anterior Teeth.” 7th Annual Scientific Meeting, Chapter of Dental Surgeons Academy of Medicine, Singapore / International Association for Dental Research ( Singapore Section ) – Invited speaker |
13.5.1993 | “Computerization of Dental Practice” – Invited speaker Organised by : Singapore Dental Association |
8.1.1994 | “Treatment of Class III malocclusion – Extraction or non extraction?’ – Invited speaker International Dental Congress & Expodent 1994. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
4.12.1994 | “Class III Malocclusion – Extraction or Non extraction” – Invited speaker First National Symposium of Orthodontics Organised by : Association of Orthodontists ( Singapore ) and Ministry of Health , Singapore. |
4.6.1995 | “Orthodontic technique in a busy clinical practice” – Invited speaker Organised by : Beijing Medical University, Beijing, China |
5.7.1995 | “Orthodontic diagnosis and Treatment Planning” – Invited speaker Organised by : Singapore Dental Association |
5.8.1995 | “Keys to Orthodontic Treatment ” – Key Note Speaker Organised by : Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hasanuddin Ujong Pandang, Indonesia |
17.11.1996 | “Application of Internet Technology in Dental Practice” – Invited speaker Organised by : Singapore Dental Trade Association |
25.8.1997 | “ Why and How I do it in orthodontics” – Invited speaker Singapore Dental Association lecture series. |
10.10.1997 | “ Modern orthodontic technique” – Key Note Speaker Organised by : Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hasanuddin Ujong Pandang, Indonesia |
25.10.1997 | “Non surgical approach to Class III problems” – Invited speaker Organised by University of Indonesia – Indonesia Dental Association Annual Convention |
17.8.2000 | “Orthodontic and the General Practitioner – Avoiding problems and failures.” Organised by the Singapore Dental Association – Invited speaker |
10.11.2000 | “Orthodontic and the General Practitioner – Avoiding problems and failures.” |
15.7.2001 | “Fixed orthodontic appliances for the General Practitioner” – Invited speaker Organised by Malaysian Private Dental Practitioners’ Society, Malaysia |
22.6.2002 | “Correction of Dental Deep Bite” – Invited speaker Organised by Japan Association of Adult Orthodontics. Tokyo, Japan |
24.11.2002 | “Influence of Skeletal Vertical Dimension on the Choice of Extraction in Orthodontic Treatment” – Invited speaker . 4th Asian Pacific Orthodontic Congress, Singapore. |
17.7.2003 | “Management of deep bite malocclusion”. – Invited speaker Organised by Thai Orthodontic Association. Bangkok. Thailand. |
7.2.2004 | “Correction of deep bite malocclusion – What options do we have?” Organised by Indonesian Dental Association. Jakarta, Indonesia. |
4.5.2004 | “Low friction, low force orthodontic system for rapid and efficient tooth movement” Organised by Association of Philippines Orthodontic Association. Philippines. |
27.6.2004 | “Low friction, low force orthodontic system for rapid and efficient tooth movement Asian patients”. – Invited speaker Organised by Japan Association of Adult Orthodontics. Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan |
26.3.2005 | “Low friction, low force orthodontic system for rapid and efficient tooth movement Asian patients”. 5th Asian Pacific Orthodontic Congress. Beijing, China. |
6.4.2005 | “The Damon system for rapid tooth movement.” Asian Damon Symposium. Bangkok, Thailand. |
11.2.2006 | “Management of orthodontic complications.” Singapore. |
28.5.2006 | “Rapid Orthodontic Tooth Movement using the Damon System.” Surabaya. Airlangga University |
29.4.2007 | “Use of low friction and low force bracket system in mixed dentition treatment.” Asian Damon Symposium, Taipei, Taiwan |
19.1.2008 | “Orthodontic Aesthetics.” Organised by Aesthetic Dentistry Society, Singapore. |
29.3.2008 | “Extraction for space or extraction for face.” 6th Asian Pacific Orthodontic Congress, Bangkok. Thailand |
30.4.2008 | “Extraction for space or extraction for face.” 100th Philippines Dental Association Annual Convention. Manila. Philippines |
15.5.2008 | “Moving teeth, changing faces – road to a Hollywood smile.” Medical Alumni Association. Singapore. |
5.3.2009 | “The use of Mini Implant anchorage in orthodontic treatment.” Philippines Association of Orthodontists. Boracay, Philippines. |
25.3.2009 | “Extraction cases using Damon technology” Asian Damon Symposium. Bangkok, Thailand |
11.4.2009 | “Moving teeth, changing faces – new challenges for the dentists”. Medical Alumni Association. Singapore. |
28.9.2009 | “Managing Orthodontic problems” Organised by Singapore Academy of Oral Rehabilitation and Implantology. |
8.2. 2010 | Invited Keynote speaker – 7th International Orthodontic Congress. “Improving facial aesthetics by moving teeth” Sydney, Australia. Organised by the World Federation of Orthodontists . |
6.6.2010 | Moving teeth, changing personalities. Beijing Orthodontic conference 2010. China |
9.9.2010 | “Modern concepts in facial aesthetics.” Navi Bombay Orthodontic study group, India |
10.9.2010 | “Practice Management – Clinic design.” International Dental Exhibition and Meeting (IDEM) India 2010. Mumbai. |
11.9.2010 | “Advances in orthodontic materials in aid to interdisciplinary dental treatment.” International Dental Exhibition and Meeting (IDEM) India 2010. Mumbai. |
28.11.2010 | “Self Ligating Bracket System” – Management of complications Macau Association of Orthodontics Annual Convention. Macau, China. |
4.12.2010 | “Modern concepts in facial aesthetics.” 1st Global Congress of Chinese Dentists. Xiamen, China. |
11.12.2010 | “Orthodontic mini implants – With a little bit of help from my friend.” 2nd World Orthodontic Implant Conference. Taipei, Taiwan. |
26.2.2011 | “Orthodontics complications and dilemmas.” Aesthetics Dental Society, Singapore. |
30.5.2011 | “Management of Class III malocclusion” Department of Orthodontics, Wenzhou Medical College, China |
13.7.2011 | “Orthodontic adjunct to Prosthodontic Treatment ” Indian Orthodontic Society – College of Dental Surgeon Meeting. Singapore. |
23.9.2011 | “Moving teeth, changing faces.” 1st Pakistan International Orthodontic Conference. Karachi, Pakistan. |
17.1.2012 | “Can moving teeth change faces?” |
1st International Orthodontic Conference of Bangladesh Orthodontic Society,. Dhaka. | |
17.3.2012 | “Orthodontic mini implants” |
Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic Association of Nepal. Kathmandu, Nepal. | |
1.7.2012 | “Can moving teeth change faces” 2nd International Congress of Japanese Association of Adult Orthodontists, Tokyo, Japan |
17.3.13 | “Enhancing facial aesthetics by orthodontic treatment”. Aesthetic Dentistry Society of Singapore, Singapore. |
7.5.13 | “Orthodontic Preparation for restorative dentistry” American Association of orthodontists Annual Session. Philadelphia, USA |
12.5.13 | “Orthodontic Preparation for restorative dentistry” 35th Asian Pacific Dental Congress, Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia |
3.5.13 | “Recent advances in Orthodontics” Hanoi, Vietnam. |
17.10.13 | “Correction of scissors bite of upper 2nd molars with aid of mini implant.” 8th World Micro Implant Congress. Daegu, Korea. |
15.11.13 | “TADs combined with Passive self ligating—extending the boundaries of clinical possibilities.” 5th World Implant Orthodontic Congress. Phuket, Thailand. |
22.2.14 | “Management of periodontal problems during orthodontic treatment”. Asia-Pacific Orthodontics-Periodontics Forum”, held by Wenzhou Medical University, James Cook University, and Orthodontic Committee of Zhejiang Stomatology Society. |
21.3.14 | “Low force, low friction orthodontic system for rapid and efficient tooth movement.” University of Padjajaran in Bandung. Indonesia |
4.4.14 | “Why 3D imaging and Planmeca Ultra Low Dose protocol“ Singapore. |
12.7 14 | “Orthodontic mini implants – helping orthodontics in all ways” Singapore. |
2.8.14 | “Early orthodontic treatment – Why?” Alumini Association. Singapore. |
23.8.14 | “Early orthodontic treatment – Why?” Malaysia Dental Association, East Malaysia Branch. Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia |
15.10.14 | “Management of Skeletal Class 2 Patients.” Chinese Orthodontic Society. Chengdu, China. |
21.3.15 | “Management of orthodontic problems during the mixed dentition period” Malaysian Dental Association –East Zone. Kota Kinabalu, East Malaysia. |
29.3.15 | “Orthodontic mini implants – Helping orthodontics in all ways. International College of Dentists –Section XX Asia. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia. |
9.4.15 | “Management of orthodontic problems during the mixed dentition period” Trisakti University Annual Meeting. Jakarta, Indonesia. |
30.5.15 | “Doing more non extraction cases by using passive self-ligating brackets” Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic Association of Nepal. Kathmandu, Nepal |
7.6.15 | “My experience in orthodontic treatment using aligners”. Bangkok. Thailand |
18.8.15 | “Producing superior facial aesthetic with the Damon System” Hanoi, Vietnam |
9.8.15 | “Skeletal anchorage in orthodontics”. Vietnam Dental Association, Hanoi, Vietnam |
22.8.15 | “Management of orthodontic problems in the mixed dentition period”. Surabaya, Indonesia. |
3.11.15 | “Treating more orthodontic cases with less extractions.” Nanchang, China. Chinese Orthodontic Society. |
6.2.16 | “Management of Skeletal Class 2 patients.” Sri Lanka Orthodontic Society. Colombo, Sri Lanka. |
10.4.16 | “Management of orthodontic problems in the mixed dentition period”. International Dentistry Association of Russia. Saint Petersburg. Russia. |
11.4.16 | “Management of orthodontic problems in the mixed dentition period”. International Dentistry Association of Russia. Moscow. Russia. |
30.7.16 | “Management of orthodontic problems in the mixed dentition period”. Malaysia Dental Association. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. |
31.7.16 | “Orthodontic mishap – causes and possible solutions.” Malaysia Dental Association. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. |
2.9.16 | “Management of Skeletal Class 2 Patients.” Bali, Indonesia. Asian Pacific Orthodontic Conference. |
16.9.16 | “Using clear aligners to align teeth” Cambodia Dental Association. Phnom Penh |
17.1.17 | “Thee importance of early orthodontic treatment” Myanmar Dental Association. Yangon, Myanmar. |
24.2.17 | “Thee importance of early orthodontic treatment” Cambodia Dental Association. Phnom Penh |
8.3.17 | “Orthodontic preparation for orthognathic patients” Mexican Association of Orthodontists. Mexico City, Mexico. |
9.3.17 | “Enhancing facial appearance by orthodontics” Mexican Association of Orthodontists. Mexico City, Mexico. |
19.3.17 | “Can facial appearance be improved by moving teeth?” International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. |
24.4.17 | “Treating more orthodontic cases with less extractions.” San Diago. USA. American Association of Orthodontists. |
12.5.17 | “Orthodontic preparation for orthognathic patients” Chinese Stomatological Association. Hangzhou. China. |
15.5.17 | “Can facial appearance be drastically changed by moving teeth?” Katmandu, Nepal.2nd South Asia Orthodontic Conference. |
22.8.17 | “Title to be determined” Hanoi Dental Society. Vietnam. |
22.9.17 | “Title to be announced” Nigeria Association of Orthodontists |
Other Services
1990 – 1991 | Member – MCST 1259 Far East Plaza |
2004 – 2006 | Member – MCST 1259 Far East Plaza |
1993 – 1999 | Member – Rotary Club of Tanglin, Singapore. |
1993 | Secretary – Fund Raising Golf Tournament Committee For Nee Soon East Community Centre |
1993 / 1994 | Community Service Director, Rotary Club of Tanglin |
1994 / 1995 | Sergeant-at-Arms, Rotary Club of Tanglin |
1995 / 1996 | Awarded “Rotarian of the Year” – by Rotary Club of Tanglin |
1997 / 1998 | Vocational Service Director, Rotary Club of Tanglin. |
2000 / 2001 | President, Circumnavigators Club, Singapore. |
Public Lecture
10.11.2000 | Medical / Dental Negligence – with Assoc. Prof Catherine Tay, Mr. Joseph Ang & Dr. Yeo Khee Quan – Organised by National University of Singapore Society |
10.2.2001 | Medical / Dental Negligence – with Assoc. Prof Catherine Tay, Mr. Joseph Ang & Dr. Yeo Khee Quan – Organised by Singapore Yacht Club |