Dental Surgeon - Singapore Dental Association

Post Grads AbroadProsthodonticsUniversity of TexasDr Loke Weiqiang5 years in theUniversity of TexasHealth Science Centreat San AntonioDescribe the course inyour university:It is a 5 year combined specialty programthat leads up to dual certification inPeriodontics and Prosthodontics. It is oneof the few ADA-recognised programs inthe United States with a formal integratedcurriculum in periodontics and prosthodontics.There are about 6 dual boardcertifiedpractising dentists in the Stateswho are diplomates in both specialties(Periodontics and Prosthodontics)Getting around:San Antonio is a fairly sprawled city,so one usually needs a car to get aroundalthough public transport is pretty wellestablished.The place to chill out:Riverwalk in downtown San Antonio.The Riverwalk has some semblance ofclarke quay with its waterfront alfrescodining, and river cruises. It’s a great placeto chill out with my fellow residents duringthe weekends especially after a toughweek in school.The place to eat:Pesca on the River, Riverwalk. Itserves fantastic seafood (which is not aneasy find in San Antonio) and offers aninternational selection of imported beers.The place to visit:The Alamo, in downtown San Antonio.It’s a place that is steeped in rich historyand which played a pivotal role in theTexas Revolution of 1836 (The battle ofthe Alamo).The ONE thing to do:Experience the rich culture from theexhilarating rodeo shows to the picturesquehill country wineries to the bestknownhistoric Spanish mission trailsthere’ssomething for everyone to enjoy!Don’t leave withouttrying…The Texas-style barbecue beef brisketat the various steakhouses littered all overthe city.Advice to interestedapplicants for thecourse:Be passionate in your chosen fieldof study. Shun the draw of instant gratification,temporal success and excessivepreoccupation with material wealth,knowing that you are more than capableof achieving higher ideals. Spend timeto pursue your interest, enrich yourselfand perfect your art. Above all, considerall of life’s meaningful opportunities thatmay come your way, perhaps only once inyour lifetime- for me, it came in the formof an educational opportunity to pursuemy dream and to eventually serve myprofession in an impactful way. ☤TheDENTAL16Surgeon