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What we do 

Our role is to seamlessly manage all business-related facets, enabling clinicians to entrust us with the comprehensive handling of their operational, marketing, and logistical needs.

Furthermore, we are committed to thoroughly understanding the unique requirements of clinicians and healthcare organisations. At MediDent International, our objective is to deliver precise, impactful support, cultivating fruitful partnerships that contribute to the advancement of healthcare services and the expansion of practices.

"MediDent International stands as a pivotal Medical & Dental Support Organisation dedicated to healthcare professionals."

In 2017, Dr. Samintharaj Kumar, a doctor with a deep understanding of the daily challenges faced by healthcare professionals, founded MediDent International. His journey began modestly within the walls of his own dental group, where he recognised the overwhelming burden of balancing clinical duties with the intricate demands of business operations, marketing, and logistics. This realisation sparked an idea: what if there was a way to lighten this load for healthcare providers, allowing them to focus primarily on patient care?

With this vision, Dr. Kumar initially directed MediDent International's efforts towards supporting a single dental group. It was not long before the positive impact of this support became evident. The practices flourished, benefiting from streamlined operations and enhanced patient services. Observing similar challenges across the medical field, Dr. Kumar expanded the organisation's scope to include medical clinics. He understood that behind every successful healthcare service was an efficient support system, an insight that led him to develop comprehensive support pillars to aid healthcare organisations in achieving optimal performance.

MediDent International now has grown to multiple countries and is intending to become one of the largest healthcare support organisations within the region.

Our Founder's Story

As an organisation, we fundamentally aim to bring about organisation efficiencies, cost savings and engineer peer collaboration alongst with the best market practices in each country.

MediDent International understands that clinicians excel with robust support infrastructure. We provide comprehensive services, handling business operations, marketing, and logistics. This enables healthcare professionals to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. Our goal is to blend clinical excellence with operational efficiency for our partners.

What We Value

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By offloading administrative and operational tasks, healthcare professionals can concentrate more on patient care. This allows for a higher quality of service and more time for patient interaction, leading to better patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Focus On Patient Care

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Running a medical or dental practice involves a lot of administrative work, from managing finances to handling paperwork. As a support organisation, we take over these tasks, reducing the stress and time commitment for doctors and dentists.

Reduced Administrative Burden

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Medical and dental support organizations often have specialised knowledge in areas such as clinic management, logistics, and supply chain management. This expertise can lead to more efficient operations and cost savings. 

Expertise in Operations and Logistics

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Many healthcare professionals are not trained in marketing, which is crucial for practice growth. Support organizations can provide expert marketing services, helping to attract and retain patients.

Enhanced Marketing and Patient Acquisition

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Joining such an organization often provides access to a network of other healthcare professionals. This can be a valuable resource for sharing knowledge, referring patients, and professional development.

Access to a Network of Peers

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Staying compliant with healthcare regulations is crucial and often complex. Support organisations typically have the expertise to ensure that practices comply with all legal requirements, reducing the risk of penalties or legal issues.

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

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We offer financial management services, including billing, accounting, and financial planning, which can be particularly beneficial for smaller practices or those just starting.

Financial Management and Planning

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By offloading administrative and operational tasks, healthcare professionals can concentrate more on patient care. This allows for a higher quality of service and more time for patient interaction, leading to better patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Focus On Patient Care

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These organisations often provide opportunities for continuing education and training, which is essential for maintaining licensure and staying updated with the latest medical and dental practices.

Continuing Education and Training

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By reducing the time and stress associated with non-clinical aspects of their practice, doctors and dentists can achieve a better work-life balance, leading to increased job satisfaction and personal well-being.

Work-Life Balance

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Meet The Team

Dr Samintharaj Kumar

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Dr Samintharaj Kumar spearheads the MediDent International Leadership Team as both the Founder and Chief Executive Officer.

His background includes working experience in both hospitals and private practice both in the United Kingdom and Singapore. Being qualified in both Medicine and Dentistry with a Masters in Business Administration gives him a particular insight into leadership and entrepreneurship in the healthcare landscape. He is very passionate about training and lecturing and frequently provides mentorship for dentists.

As a serial entrepreneur, Dr Kumar is well-known for his ability to develop new projects and create new alliances within the healthcare space and beyond. He is also a highly regarded speaker and is a Key Opinion Leader for a few commercial organisations.

In 2019, he was conferred as a Fellow to the International College of Dentists. In 2020, he was elected as Council Member to the Singapore Dental Association. In 2023, he was made a Diplomate to the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) and was Board Certified in Aesthetic Medicine by the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM).

Dr Kumar also works at Nuffield Dental as a practicing Dental Surgeon focussing primarily in All on 4/ Teeth in a Day, Zygomatic Implants, Ceramic Dental Implantology, Oral Surgery & Aesthetic Full Mouth Reconstruction/ Smile Makeovers, Gum Rejuvenation, Aesthetic Facial Rejuvenation and TMJ Disorders. 

For more information please visit: www.samintharajkumar.com.sg

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Chief Financial Officer

Liew Wei Chun

Liew Wei Chun serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the Group, bringing 20 years of expertise in corporate accounting. He oversees all accounting, financial, and taxation matters for the Group. 

 

Wei Chun began his career as a tax advisor at Deloitte & Touche and later became the group finance manager at PT Malindo Feedmill TBK, where he played a key role in the company becoming the first Malaysian company listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange. 

 

In 2006, he joined Asian Agri Group as the financial controller, managing the full finance spectrum for its upstream and downstream operations.

 

In 2009, Wei Chun became a senior finance manager at Jurong Port Pte. Ltd., where he handled mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, due diligence, and corporate finance activities totaling over US$500 million. He later joined the start-up power generation company, Pacificlight Power Pte. Ltd., as their finance manager in 2012. 

 

From 2015 to 2018, he was the chief financial officer at PGS (East Asia) Pte. Ltd., managing regional finance roles across Asia. Before joining the Company, he served as the chief financial officer of Silkroad Nickel Limited from 2018 to 2020.

Director (Dental Operations)

Amjad Ali

Amjad Ali, an experienced Operations Director, brings a robust background in operations and training to oversee the day-to-day activities of dental clinics. His leadership is marked by passion and dedication, ensuring a patient-centric approach. With a hands-on approach, he collaborates closely with management, providing critical ground experience for informed decision-making in the dynamic healthcare environment.

A recipient of the Singapore Retailer’s Association Excellent Service Award in 2018, Amjad Ali excels in team-building through various activities, boosting team morale and confidence. In his role, he manages and allocates manpower resources, leads the Operations Team, and conducts audits for clinic cleanliness and adherence to health and safety regulations.

His responsibilities span government legislation, licensing matters, and strategic oversight of marketing activities. Working alongside the Deputy Clinical Director, he manages dentists, oversees clinic operations, and ensures equipment functionality for uninterrupted clinical operations. Amjad Ali actively optimizes processes and SOPs, addressing staffing requirements and conducting training for staff development.

With an eye for detail, he ensures proper documentation, including SOPs and clinic manuals, and collaborates with Finance on lease matters and facility insurance. Weekly dental operations reporting and meticulous verification of documentation between clinics, the Lab, and Finance are integral to his role. Amjad Ali safeguards financial aspects, collaborating with Finance to prevent overpayment and ensuring dentist contracts and renewals are in place.

In addition to overseeing staff performance appraisals, he fosters effective teamwork and liaises with Clinic Managers when needed, embodying a holistic approach to operational excellence.

Supply Director (Singapore)

Benjamin Goh

Benjamin has over a decade of experience in the dental industry, he possesses a unique blend of skills and competencies gained through extensive experience cycling through dental equipment technician, dental sales, laboratory management, and eventually the role of General Manager with a dental supply company.

 

His comprehensive understanding of the marketing funnel for B2B businesses and expertise in tailoring marketing plans to address conversion weak points has allowed him to make significant contributions to organizational improvements, collaborative team efforts, and the attainment of key business targets throughout his career.

 

Some of his notable achievements include spearheading the marketing strategy to promote collaboration between laboratory owners and clinicians to kick-start the sales of intra-oral scanners in Singapore, achieving 90% market share of digital products sold in Singapore while at Core3d(s) Pte. Ltd, and initiating project Murho to digitalize the overall manual procurement and warehousing system for a dental group resulting in a three-fold revenue increment and 30% reduction in manpower cost.

 

With a lifelong passion for learning and professional development, he successfully completed his MBA at the age of 50 and remains dedicated to utilizing his newfound knowledge to drive innovation and success in his role. His commitment to innovative thinking, coupled with his extensive industry experience, uniquely positions him to lead teams and organizations towards sustained growth and profitability.

Marketing Manager 

Jethro Xu

Jethro Xu comes with a wealth of experience across the entire spectrum of marketing, combining the most effective of both offline and online channels into a holistic omni-channel marketing strategy.

Having spent more than half his career in marketing agencies, his global client portfolio included (but were not limited to) leading automobile brands from both Japan and the US, a leading consumer electronics company from South Korea, luxury brands from Europe, educational institutes from both Singapore and abroad, healthcare companies, nonprofits, government agencies, and much more.

In his role as Chief Marketing Officer, Jethro heads the marketing function across the organisation’s various entities, helping each of them develop a full-funnel marketing strategy specifically tailored to their respective target audiences and business objectives.

Human Capital Officer

Ranier Ng

A national certified HR practitioner with more than 12 years of experience in managing human resources across diverse industries in both public and private sector, Ranier is currently serving as the Group Human Resource Manager for the organisation.

Ranier oversees the entire group's human resource functions and believes in connecting the people in the business context. His responsibilities include delivering a good experience throughout the entire employee life cycle and fostering a positive environment that encourages growth and success. He provides HR strategies to the CEO and executive management team to optimise manpower budget and staff performance.

Commencing his career in the public sector and professional firms, Ranier honed his skills while gaining valuable experience and guidance from seasoned leaders. His progression culminated in his selection as Group Head of Human Resource for a listed healthcare group. 

Ranier is a hands-on person who brings a combination of generalist and specialist expertise to the table. He is resourceful and passionate about people and business transformation.

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Deputy Group Dental Director

Dr Serene Wu

Dr Serene is an experienced and compassionate dentist committed to patient-centered care. She earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in 2004 and a Graduate Diploma in Dental Implantology in 2011 from the National University of Singapore (NUS), Faculty of Dentistry. Her passion for dental knowledge is reflected in her research contributions, having co-authored two highly cited papers on tooth-coloured filling materials in collaboration with NUS.

As a SMART (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique) certified dentist by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), Dr Serene upholds safety standards in dental care. This certification ensures that amalgam fillings containing mercury are removed using stringent safety protocols to safeguard the patient’s health and the environment. She has also presented internationally on improving patient safety protocols for dental extractions, further demonstrating her dedication to excellence in dentistry.

With a warm and patient-focused approach, Dr Serene values building long-term relationships with her patients and supporting them through different stages of their dental journey. Her expertise spans oral diagnosis, oral surgery, root canal treatments, veneers, and implants, along with a keen interest in teeth whitening. She utilises scientific data from various whitening systems to provide personalised, evidence-based solutions for optimal results. Her commitment to comprehensive care has earned her numerous awards and recognition within the field, solidifying her reputation as a trusted and dedicated dental professional.

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