temasek poly A Temasek Polytechnic veterinary technology graduate has become the first in her school to be admitted to the National University of Singapore's School of Dentistry.Traditionally, the path from diploma to dentistry is made through the biomedical sciences discipline.
It was thus a surprise to many when 20-year-old Chen XiangLuan became the first veterinary technology graduate to be given a place in the programme.
"During my attachment with the Singapore Institute of Clinical Science, I worked with monkeys," Ms Chen said.
"And before any procedures (were) done (on) them, we had to check the dentition of these monkeys, to assess their health condition as well as to estimate their age.
"It's really interesting to see the teeth grow, and you see... how the conditions of the teeth can affect the condition of the whole body."
Just to be sure this was what she really wanted, Ms Chen decided to continue with her work attachment during the day and work her nights at a dental clinic.
Her initiative and persistence paid off.
"During the time that I worked with the dentist, I thought this is actually what I really wanted," she said.
"It wasn't just a short-term interest; it's really what I want
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