A/Prof Asher Lim
Senior Consultant
Clinical Interest:
Orthognathic surgery, corrective jaw surgery for deformity of the face and jaw alignment, Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, arthrocentesis, and open joint surgery
Profile:
A/Prof Lim is an experienced dental specialist in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS). He graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the National University of Singapore (NUS). Subsequently, he pursued a Master of Dental Surgery from the University of Hong Kong as well as FRACDS, FAMS, and a Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Management. He has also completed fellowships at Harvard University under the Healthcare Manpower Development Programme, and Hadassah University.
A/Prof Lim started his specialist career at National Dental Centre, Singapore and spent about 13 years with SingHealth.
From 2010, A/Prof Lim was a Senior Consultant in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at National University Hospital Dental Centre, and the National University Centre for Oral Health, Singapore (NUCOHS), under the National University Health System (NUHS).
He continues to be an active clinician and academic, contributing to clinical practice, research, and postgraduate education in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery. A/Prof Lim has trained many residents in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery over two decades. He has supervised several research projects, published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, and authored a book and a chapter on medical emergencies.
A/Prof Lim has held multiple senior leadership roles, including Head of Dental Service at Changi General Hospital, Clinical Director of the Dental Cluster at NUHS, and Vice Dean of Clinical Affairs at the NUS Faculty of Dentistry. He was also Discipline and Programme Director for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at NUS. At the national level, he has served as a chair of Dental Specialist Accreditation Committee and is currently a member of the Dental Specialist Accreditation Committee. Additionally, A/Prof Lim held the position of Executive Secretary of the Singapore Dental Council under the Ministry of Health, contributing extensively to clinical leadership, academic excellence, and regulatory governance in dentistry.
A/Prof Lim strongly believes that placing patients’ interests at heart, and providing the best possible treatment, are of utmost importance as a healthcare provider.
Hobby: Gardening
Languages spoken: English and Chinese
Qualifications:
BDS (Singapore), MDS (Hong Kong), Certificate in Intravenous Sedation (Hong Kong), FRACDS (Royal Australasian College), FAMS (Singapore), Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Management (Singapore)
