Dr Elyssa Yap Specialist Endodontist Dental Designs Clinic Singapore

Dr Elyssa Yap

Endodontist

“Root Canal Treatment With A Gentle Touch”

Dr Elyssa Yap is a registered specialist in Endodontics with the Singapore Dental Council. She graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the National University of Singapore (NUS), where she received several accolades—including the Dr F. A. C. Oehlers Medal for best clinical student, first runner-up in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme, and a place on the Dean’s List.

She went on to complete her Master of Dental Surgery in Endodontics at NUS and published her research titled “Management of Cracked Teeth” in the Journal of Dentistry.

Before moving into private practice, Dr Elyssa spent over 10 years in the public sector. She was an Associate Consultant at the National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS). Her dedication and excellence in patient care has been recognized with numerous awards like the Service with an Extra Mile Award, the Singapore Health Quality Service Award, and the Eastern Health Alliance Caring Award. Over the years, she has also mentored younger dentists in their clinical work and gave lectures on endodontic topics. She continues to serve as a Visiting Specialist at NDCS.

“Comfortable and Effective”

What Dr Elyssa enjoys most about her work is getting to know her patients. She believes that every person has a story to tell, and those connections help her grow—not just as a clinician, but as a person. She takes the time to listen, explain, and reassure—especially when patients are anxious about root canal treatment procedures. Her warm and friendly approach helps patients feel comfortable and confident in their care.

Outside of dentistry, she believes that food has a unique way of bringing people together and she loves cooking for her loved ones. She also enjoys crocheting a variety of items, ranging from decorative pieces and toys to wearables.

She speaks English, Mandarin Chinese, and Teochew.