Dr Ng Keng Howe earned the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the National University of Singapore in 2000. Following graduation, Dr Ng began his professional career with the civil service.
From 2001 to 2003, he served with the School Dental Service (SDS) both as a Dental Surgeon in the school environment and within the SDS headquarters located in the Health Promotion Board. Following which, he continued his tenure in the civil service at the National Dental Centre from 2003 to 2005 advancing to being the In-Charge Dental Officer for the Restorative Dentistry Department.From 2005 to 2006, Dr Ng continued to serve at Geylang Polyclinic Dental Clinic holding the Dental Officer-in-Charge position.
During this time, Dr Ng continued his post-graduation education, earning the Fellowship of Dental Surgery (Australia) in 2006. Dr Ng moved on to private practice in late 2005.