Adjunct Associate Professor Chng Chai Kiat is a Senior Consultant specializing in Orthodontics and Cleft & Craniofacial Dentistry at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore. He serves as the Head of the Cleft & Craniofacial Dentistry Unit, focusing on conditions like cleft lip and palate, malocclusion, obstructive sleep apnea, and orthodontics, including braces and jaw surgery. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary care, he integrates dental and maxillofacial management for complex craniofacial cases.

Dr. Chng earned his Bachelor of Dentistry and Master of Dental Surgery (Orthodontics) from the National University of Singapore and pursued advanced training in Cleft & Craniofacial Orthodontics at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan. He is widely recognized for his innovative "Surgery First" approach in orthognathic management and has contributed extensively to research, particularly in biomaterials, tooth movement biology, and cleft deformity prevention. Dr. Chng is a distinguished speaker, educator, and a key figure in professional dental bodies. His volunteer work with Smile Asia underscores his dedication to advancing cleft care globally.