DENTAL SPECIALIST
Dr Loke Weiqiang
Dr Loke Weiqiang graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Dentistry in 2006 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and received numerous academic awards (Distinction in Prosthodontics, University Medal, Loh Fun Chee Gold Medal, F.A.C. Oehler’s Gold Medal, Hashim Yaacob Research Award, Best Clinical Student, and Dean’s List). In 2009, he was awarded the NUS Overseas Graduate Scholarship, where he pursued his advanced specialty training at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in Periodontics and Prosthodontics, as part of his 5-year dual-speciality Master of Science residency program.
After completing his US Board Certifications in Prosthodontics and Periodontics in 2014, Dr Loke returned to his alma mater as an Assistant Professor at NUS. During his tenure, he received multiple educator and research awards (SEAADE-DENTSPLY Asia Research Award in Dental Education and Teaching Innovation, Exxon Mobil-NUS Research Fellowship Award). He was a co-investigator in 2 National Medical Research Council (NMRC) research grants in cardiosleep medicine and the NUS BIGHEART grant. One of his research publications, entitled "Wirelessly operated bioelectronic sutures for the monitoring of deep surgical wound”, was featured in NATURE Biomedical Engineering- a top-tier journal in Biomedicine. Another clinical research study of his, conducted in collaboration with the cardiology department at NUHS on “Mandibular Advancement vs CPAP for Blood Pressure Reduction in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea”, was recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology - one of the premiere journals in caridiology and cardiovascular medicine. A full listing of Dr Loke’s research articles is available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Loke-Weiqiang
Dr Loke is a dual-trained Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics, with a keen interest in Oral Implantology and Dental Sleep Medicine. A passionate and firm believer of education at heart after spending more than 11 years as a full-time academic at NUS, he continues to teach part-time at NUS and at study clubs locally and overseas. Dr Loke is currently in full-time private practice, and remains as a Part-time lecturer at the National University of Singapore. Outside of clinical practice, he serves as President of Prosthodontics Society Singapore, is a board member of Asian Board of Prosthodontics (Asian Academy of Prosthodontics) and a member of the NUS Medicine International Council. Apart from devoting his passion and time in caring for his patients, he enjoys travelling and exploring new cultures with his family (wife and 2 boys).
Education
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
Bachelor of Dental Surgery, 2006
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER, SAN ANTONIO
Master of Science, 2014
Certificate in Prosthodontics
Certificate in Periodontology and Oral Implantology
Professional Affiliations
• Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics (SDC)
• American Board of Prosthodontics, Diplomate
• American Board of Periodontics, Diplomate
• American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, Member
• Prosthodontic Society Singapore, President
• Singapore Sleep Society, Member