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Jac Lam Endodontic Practice

Updated 2026-08-23 · 2,041 reviewed · 290 listed · Scored from 18 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(18) 57 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
General Dentistry
Jac Lam Endodontic Practice
Service
General Dentistry
Reviews
18

What recent reviews say

Dr Jac Lam delivers painless root canals with calm, detailed explanations that reassure even anxious patients. However, phone reception is a weak point: multiple reviewers report rudeness and poor understanding from staff answering calls.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • painless root canal treatment
  • Dr Jac Lam's calm and patient approach
  • gentle with anxious patients
  • thorough diagnosis and explanation
  • skilled technical work
Watch-outs
  • rude and poor communication from receptionist
  • phone staff unable to understand clearly
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Best for: patients with dental anxiety seeking painless root canal care
Think twice if: phone communication is important to you; multiple reviewers note rudeness and miscommunication at reception

Pros

  • painless root canal expertise
  • patient communication and reassurance
  • thorough diagnosis with pre and post X-rays
  • Dr Lam's UCL and NUS qualifications and teaching background

Worth knowing

  • Dr Jac Lam studied at UCL and NUS; teaches dentistry
  • applies numbing gel before injections
  • provides pre and post X-rays as part of diagnosis
  • consultation fee: RM180
  • does not extract teeth; specialises in repair and endodontics
  • patients report painless root canals even falling asleep during procedures

What reviews say by service

General Dentistry
painless fillings and root canals; thorough pre-treatment explanation and diagnosis

How it compares

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.77 average across the 267 general dentistry businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 19% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 65
Review volume 56
Review recency 33
Review sentiment 53
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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FAQs

Is root canal treatment painful?
Multiple reviewers report painless procedures. Dr Lam applies numbing gel before injections and many patients report no discomfort during or after treatment.
Does Dr Lam extract teeth?
No. His practice specialises in repairing teeth and endodontics. He will refer you elsewhere if extraction is needed.
What is the consultation fee?
RM180 for an initial consultation.

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Last updated 2026-08-23