Southampton Lip and Tongue-Tie Specialist
Get to Know Dr. Amar Singh
With nearly a decade of experience in dentistry so far, Dr. Amar has plenty of skills to offer his young patients – not to mention lots of compassion, kindness, and fun! There’s nothing he enjoys more about his work than seeing a highly anxious kid finish their treatment, hop out of the chair, give him a high-five, and say “That was easy!” He can’t wait to meet your entire family soon. Interested in learning more about our Southampton lip and tongue-tie specialist before you meet him? Just keep reading below.
Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?
Dr. Amar’s father is a pulmonologist who is highly revered by his patients, nurses, and colleagues in the medical community. As a result, Dr. Amar himself was exposed to the world of patient healthcare from a young age and knew he wanted to get involved as well. However, his father also often needed time away from the family for work and regularly missed events like basketball games. He wanted to find an area of healthcare that allowed him to have close relationships with patients while also preserving enough time to connect with his own family.
During Dr. Amar’s junior year of college, he spoke with his cousin, who had just graduated from dental school and was studying to be a pediatric dentist. Learning about his work inspired him to shadow several different types of dentists and learn more about their positions. He quickly found that there was a lot to love about dentistry! Being able to positively impact lives on a daily basis, work directly with one’s hands, maintain a strong balance between creativity and science, and alleviate pain within minutes was all enthralling. He knew that the dental field was something that he could excel at, would keep him excited, and would constantly challenge him to improve for the sake of his local community. And at the end of the day, what’s more rewarding than making someone smile?
Today, Dr. Amar couldn’t be more pleased with his chosen career.
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
- American Dental Association
- Pennsylvania Dental Association
- American Laser Study Club
After completing his undergraduate degree at Carnegie Mellon University, Dr. Amar pursued his dental doctorate at Howard University College of Dentistry. He graduated as part of Omicron Kappa Upsilon with the highest honors. He then entered into a pediatric residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Today, Dr. Amar is a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist, which is the highest honor bestowed by the American Board of Pediatric Dentists and demonstrates a commitment to excellence and continual improvement. Only 38% of pediatric dentists have received this recognition! He is also an adjunct faculty member at the Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry and a current member of the following organizations:
Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?
Dr. Amar’s parents came from very humble beginnings and raised a family that valued education and service to others. He has one brother who currently practices endodontics in upstate New York. Outside of working hours, he is an active board member of Friends For Good, which is a social philanthropic group centered around hosting social events that raise money for various charities.
As for personal hobbies, Dr. Amar enjoys listening to stand-up comedy, participating in multiple sports leagues (including volleyball, tennis, and spike ball), riding his bicycle, hiking, keeping up with health and fitness, playing board games, enjoying live music, and taking part in the Philadelphia nightlife. Here’s an interesting tidbit about him: he played jazz drums for 10 years!