Dr Matthias Chen is an Associate Consultant with the Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, National University Centre for Oral Health Singapore. He is also an Assistant Professor with the Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore. He graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore in 2016. He commenced his training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery under the Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore Postgraduate Residency Programme in 2019. He graduated with the Master of Dental Surgery (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) in 2022. Dr Chen then completed his Advanced Surgical Training and obtained his Dental Specialist Accreditation in 2024.
Dr Chen is trained in all aspects of the medical and surgical management of general oral & maxillofacial conditions. He has a special interest in implant dentistry and orthognathic surgery.
In addition, Dr Chen enjoys teaching and is an Assistant Professor with the Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore. He is actively involved in the teaching of dental undergraduates as well as post graduate residents of the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Programme.
In the area of research, Dr Chen has published in peer-reviewed international journals. He has presented his work in multiple local, regional and international conferences on multiple topics in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He has also served as faculty for professional courses in the fields of orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial trauma, and dental implantology.
1. Chen MWJ, Yong CW, Lum JL. Use of an improvised clamp to manage bleeding tongue injuries. Am J Emerg Med. 2021 Jan;39:252.e1-252.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2020.06.051. Epub 2020 Jun 25. PMID: 33008704.
2. Chen MWJ, Hwang J, Sha Y, Yong CW, Loh FC. Recirculation syndrome – A rare complication after le Fort 1 osteotomy. Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2021. 1. 100008. doi: 10.1016/j.adoms.2020.100008.
3. Wong RCW, Yong CW, Chen MWJ, Sng T, Tan KH, Lim R. The virtual patient model for correction of facial deformity and accuracy of simulation and surgical guide construction. 2023. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-823913-1.00024-5.
4. Zhang Y, Chen MWJ, Petersson F, Lim AAT. Solitary plexiform neurofibroma of the tongue: report of a case with no evidence of neurofibromatosis type 1. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2023 Dec;52(12):1246- 1249. doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2023.03.014. Epub 2023 Apr 18. PMID: 37080888.
5. Chen MWJ, Lum JL, Yong CW, Lai WMC, Wong RCW. Placing the maxilla in the most aesthetic sagittal position: validation of several reference lines in relation to the forehead shape. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024 May;53(5):405-412. doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2023.11.003. Epub 2023 Nov 22. PMID: 37996304.
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