Monday to Friday: 9am – 6pm | Saturday: 9am – 1pm | Sunday & PH: Closed
25+
Years in Practice
10,000+
Patients Cared For
5.0
Stars Google Reviews
3
Global Awards 2026
Credentials & Registration
EducationBDS · National University of Singapore
SDC NumberD21395J
Practising Since1999
Patients Cared For10,000+
LanguagesEnglish · Mandarin · Cantonese
Affiliations
Singapore Dental Association
Certified Invisalign Provider
Certified Dento-Facial Aesthetics Provider — Dr Liu is certified to offer muscle relaxant and dermal filler treatments alongside dental care, addressing facial harmony as part of overall smile outcomes.
Professional Overview
Dr Jonathan Liu
Principal Dentist & Founder · Dentalis
Dr Jonathan Liu (BDS, National University of Singapore) is the founder and principal dentist at Dentalis, a boutique dental clinic at 52 Craig Rd, recognised for best aesthetic and restorative dental practice including patient care excellence.
With over 25 years of clinical experience, he has cared for more than 10,000 patients since 1999. His clinical focus includes aesthetic dentistry, Invisalign® clear aligner therapy, surgical wisdom tooth extraction, root canal therapy, and long-term restorative and bite rehabilitation.
His practice integrates digital treatment simulation — including iTero® Lumina Pro scanning — with conservative, minimally invasive dentistry. A strong believer in faster, more comfortable recovery, Dr Liu applies photobiomodulation (PBM) laser therapy to accelerate Invisalign tooth movement and support post-surgical healing for wisdom tooth patients.
A beautiful smile that doesn't function well isn't truly beautiful. And a functional bite that looks wrong will never feel right. In 25 years of practice, I've learned that you simply cannot separate the two if you want a result that lasts.
~ Dr Jonathan Liu, Principal Dentist and Founder25 Years in Practice
My Journey in Dentistry
Dr Liu began his dental education at the National University of Singapore, following his early schooling at Anglo-Chinese School (ACS) — a foundation that shaped his discipline, empathy and commitment to community.
He entered government service in 1999 before progressing into private practice, where he held senior clinical leadership roles across several established Singapore clinics:
2025 – Present
Founder & Principal Dentist
Dentalis
2018 – 2025
Dental Director
The Dental Studio
2013 – 2018
Managing Partner & Founder
Orient Dental Pte Ltd
2001 – 2013
Partner
Smileworks Pte Ltd
Across these roles, Dr Liu has managed cases ranging from preventive care to complex restorative rehabilitation, developing a treatment philosophy centred on durability, balance and long-term function.
Areas of Clinical Focus
What Dr Liu Specialises In
Aesthetic & Functional Dentistry
- Invisalign® clear aligner therapy — with PBM to accelerate tooth movement
- Smile design and facial harmony planning
- Aesthetic composite restorations
- Professional teeth whitening
- Occlusal and bite stability assessment
- Rehabilitation of worn or misaligned dentition
- Dentures — partial, full and implant-supported
- ICON resin infiltration — minimally invasive white spot treatment
- Sleep apnea — mandibular advancement device therapy
Surgical & Restorative Care
- Surgical wisdom tooth extraction — with PBM for faster post-surgical healing
- Impacted tooth assessment and management
- Root canal therapy
- Restorative rehabilitation
- Long-term bite correction planning
- Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT)
- Dental implants — precision-engineered European implant system
- Medically complex patients — Dental clearance for patients on bisphosphonate or antiresorptive therapy, and pre-treatment clearance for patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, or major surgery. Referral coordination with oncologists, rheumatologists, and haematologists. Bisphosphonate clearance · Chemotherapy clearance
Digital tools such as the iTero® Lumina Pro scanner support precise planning and monitoring while maintaining conservative treatment principles. Photobiomodulation (PBM) laser therapy is used across both aesthetic and surgical cases to support faster, more comfortable outcomes.
Clinical Philosophy — Stability Before Aesthetics
The Longevity Framework
Dr Liu believes that good dentistry should remain stable years after treatment is completed. Every aesthetic enhancement is evaluated against long-term bite stability, healthy gum architecture, preservation of natural tooth structure, and material durability.
Tooth Alignment
Will this improve long-term bite stability?
Restoration
Does it support structural balance?
Extraction
Is removal clinically necessary?
Aesthetic Change
Is natural enamel preserved where possible?
Materials
Selected for durability and predictability?
Beyond the Chair
The Human Side of Dentistry
Outside the clinic, Dr Liu values his time with his wife and daughter, and finds balance through personal projects that reflect his appreciation for craftsmanship and aesthetics.
His eye for aesthetics extends beyond the chair — he has a deep passion for architecture and design, having personally conceptualised and overseen the development of previous clinic spaces and his family home.
Dr Liu also enjoys baking and cooking — particularly French, Italian, Spanish, Thai and Japanese cuisine — and exploring the parallels between flavour balance and aesthetic harmony.
A long-time reader and photography enthusiast, he believes that cultivating an eye for detail beyond dentistry strengthens his clinical precision within it.
Dr Jonathan Liu with his family — Glencoe, Scotland.
The Principal's Perspective
“I've always had a keen eye for aesthetics — how things come together to look better. Aesthetic dentistry is one of the few disciplines where science and art truly meet. You're shaping, sculpting, and refining — and it's rewarding because it helps people feel more confident.”
Dr Jonathan Liu · Principal Dentist and Founder · Dentalis
Publications & Public Commentary
Media & Features
Dr Liu has contributed to national and lifestyle media discussions on oral health, including:
2026
Channel NewsAsia (CNA)
"The hidden costs of high dental fees on an ageing population"
2021
The Straits Times
"Teeth woes on the rise"
2018
T Singapore (The New York Times Style Magazine)
"A Fad for Teeth Whitening Kits"
These features reflect his continued engagement in public education on dental health in Singapore.
Patient Voice
What Patients Say About Dr Liu
Verified Google reviews from patients treated by Dr Jonathan Liu at Dentalis.
5.0
★★★★★
141 Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
About Dr Jonathan Liu
Common questions about Dr Liu and his practice at Dentalis.
Yes. Dr Jonathan Liu is registered with the Singapore Dental Council under registration number D21395J.
Dr Liu has been practising since 1999 — over 25 years of clinical practice, with more than 10,000 patients cared for across aesthetic, restorative, surgical and preventive dentistry.
Yes. Every Invisalign case at Dentalis is personally staged and reviewed by Dr Liu. Treatment planning is not delegated. He uses the iTero® Lumina Pro scanner to create a precise digital blueprint before any aligner is made. Learn more about Invisalign at Dentalis.
Yes. Dentalis is a principal-led practice — Dr Liu sees every patient personally, from initial diagnosis through to long-term review, ensuring consistent clinical judgment throughout your care. Where a case calls for specialist expertise, he works alongside a visiting oral and maxillofacial surgeon and an associate dentist, and will recommend the right clinician for your specific needs.
Dr Liu consults in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Patients who are more comfortable communicating in Mandarin or Cantonese are welcome to do so throughout their consultation and treatment.
Yes. Dr Liu understands that dental anxiety is common, and his approach prioritises patient comfort at every stage. Dentalis uses Calaject® computer-controlled anaesthesia delivery for near-painless injections, and Dr Liu takes time to explain each step before proceeding — helping anxious patients feel in control throughout their visit.
Yes. Dr Liu’s clinical scope includes root canal therapy and surgical wisdom tooth extraction, including the removal of impacted teeth. Complex cases are assessed individually, and he will advise on whether specialist referral is appropriate based on your specific clinical situation.
Dr Liu applies what he calls the Longevity Framework — a stability-first approach to treatment planning that evaluates every proposed intervention against long-term bite stability, healthy gum architecture, preservation of natural tooth structure, and material durability. Aesthetics and function are planned together, not separately, so that outcomes look good and remain stable for years after treatment is completed.
Gentle Dentistry in Tanjong Pagar, Singapore
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