Hello, I am Dr Gordon Tam (B.D.S. Singapore)


Founder of Young Dentist Boot Camp & Smile Design Dental Practice.


We help young dentists be effective and efficient in their clinical procedures, bridge the gap between dental school and real-world dentistry, be confident in taking care of their patients, and be profitable in their dental practices.
  • Have you ever felt that the dental school didn't prepare you sufficiently to satisfy your patients' demands?
  • Do you have little idea where to begin when you wish to improve your skills, especially with limited resources? 
  • Your career in dentistry seems to be progressing very slowly & possibly going in circles?
  • Working longer working hours appears to be the only way of increasing income?
  • Not sure how to construct treatment plans for complex cases?
  • Having low acceptance of your treatment plan?
  • Taking too long to do a procedure that leads to a loss of confidence from your patients? 
  • Where should I begin my career? 
  • What type of dental practice should I join?
  • Should I further my studies to become a dental specialist? 
  • Should I open my dental practice? And When?
  • What does it take to be a dental practice owner?
I have been there, too.

I felt the same when I begin my career. With limited resources - time and money, I knew I needed to upgrade my knowledge, clinical skill, and communication skills.

Most of the dental courses were on single topics and one-way information traffic, from the presenter to the participants. Courses were scattered throughout the year, and many of them clash dates with each other, and most of these courses are designed for experienced dental practitioners. 

I had the same dilemma of deciding between becoming a dental specialist or a general dental practitioner.
I was lost, not due to a lack of options, but there were too many.

I am very fortunate. I met a few great dentists who were not only successful in their clinical practices but also willing to share their insights and wisdom with me. With baby steps, one at a time, I managed to acquire the knowledge & skills that helped to accelerate the achievements in my career. I have a solid and reliable customer base who followed me to every dental practice I have worked in. I even managed to make more than "operating break-even" on the first month I opened my practice!

With the insights & directions from my mentors:
  • I have attained a high treatment plan conversion rate. 
  • I see patients whom I want to see. ( Yes, I choose the patients I want to serve )
  • I spend time doing clinical procedures that I enjoyed. 
  • I can charge my treatment fees as they deem fair to my skills & time.
  • I can spend more time with my family and do things that I loved apart from dentistry. 
  • I don't have to worry about the shortage of revenue. 
  • I have more passion for dentistry than ever before. 
  • I am a happy dentist, and I wish that you can become one, too.

Come and join us. Put your first step right in your dental career.

Dr Gordon Tam

Dentist | Educator | Coach

Dr Gordon Tam is a general dental practitioner who graduated from Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore in 2002. He expresses special interests in cosmetic dentistry and digital dentistry. He is the founder of Young Dentist Boot Camp & Smile Design Dental Practice.

He was certified by International Society of Computerised Dentistry as an International CEREC Trainer in 2011. Dr Tam has also been a member of CEREC Mentor Group at CEREC Doctors, SPEAR Education Centre, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.

Dr Tam is a strong believer in continuous dental education and has spent over 200 hours every year in local, overseas and online learning. He aims to keep his dental skills and knowledge up to date, providing the best possible dental care to his clients.

Dr Tam enjoys teaching. He has been lecturing topics on cosmetic dentistry, practice management in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Apart from conducting CEREC workshops and he also provides mentorship for dentists at various levels in Singapore and at the SPEAR Education Centre.

Dr Tam gained much experience working in different clinical organisations such as hospitals ( National Dental Centre, Raffles Hospital, Health Promotion Board Children Dentistry Department), community clinics (Tampines, Geylang, Woodlands Polyclinics) and private practices (in Shanghai, China & in Singapore). He is experienced in providing holistic dental care to all age group.

He is a member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Aesthetic Dentistry Society of Singapore, Singapore Dental Association

Dr Tam is frequently complimented for his gentle, friendly and caring personality, and the ability to pay attention to details.

Continuing dental education and practising dentistry is never considered as a vocation for him, but a calling. It is a calling that he totally enjoys. He is also a proud father of 3 boys, marathoner and enjoys reading. 

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