Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae

SEOW LIANG LIN

BDS, MSc, FDSRCS, PhD

Professor School of Dentistry

International Medical University No. 126, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil,

57000 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA

Section A: BIODATA

Name: Seow Liang Lin

Date & place of birth: 22nd, January, 1966, Georgetown, Penang Nationality: Malaysian

Correspondence address: No. 126, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil, 57000,

Kuala Lumpur

Contact number: +603-27317286 (Office); +6012-3307707 (H/P)

Current occupation: Associate Dean, School of Dentistry

Professional qualifications

Postgraduate Qualifications (i) PhD in Prosthodontics, 2000-2005, University Malaya Thesis topic: Aspects in restoring root treated teeth with adhesively bonded ceramic restorations Supervisors: Prof Dr Nairn HF Wilson, Prof Dr Toh Chooi Gait, Prof Alex Fok This project was carried out on New Initiative Commonwealth Scholarship awarded by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and Study Award from University of Malaya at University of Manchester, UK and University of Malaya. Scientific presentations from this PhD project won 8 awards at local, regional and international scientific conferences:

1. Dental Postgraduate Society of Manchester Award, University of Manchester

Research Symposium, UK, 5th February 2002.

2. Hiranuma Award for Best Oral presentation, The 4th Biennial Meeting of Asian Academy of Prosthodontics and 6th Annual Meeting of Thailand Prosthodontic

Society, Bangkok, Thailand, 3rd August 2005 3. Research Category Award, The 20th Annual Meeting of International

Association for Dental Research (South-East-Asia Division), Malacca, Malaysia, 4th September 2005

4. First Prize Poster Presentation and Gold medal, The 20th Anniversary CEREC Symposium, Frankfurt, Germany, 18th March 2006

5. First Prize Oral Presentation, University of Malaya Institute of Postgraduate

Studies- Graduate Symposium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1st June 2006

6. Silver Medal, University of Malaya Technology Expo, 20th July 2006 7. Best Oral Presentation, University of Malaya Postgraduate Research Seminar,

13th August 2006

8. FDI/Unilever Poster Award, 2006 FDI World Dental Congress, 22nd -25th

September 2006 (FDI World Dental Federation is a federation of approximately 200 national dental associations and specialist groups representing more than one million dentists worldwide, developing health policy and continuing education programme)

(ii) Master of Science in Conservative Dentistry (MSc), 1993-1994, Eastman Dental Institute, University of London. This Master programme included clinical course work and research thesis. Thesis supervised by Dr. Judith Withkins

(iii) Fellowship in Dental Surgery (FDSRCS), 1995, The Royal College of Surgeons of England, UK

Bachelor degree qualification Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), 1987- 1991, University of Malay

Career history

Position Employer Year

Professor Associate Dean

International Medical University Mac 2012-Present

Associate Professor Director Oral Health Centre

International Medical University Sept 2009- Feb 2012

Associate Professor Head Dental Skills Centre

International Medical University July 2008- Aug 2009

Senior Lecture University of Malaya 2005-2007

Lecturer University of Malaya 1997-2005

Senior House Officer York Hospital, UK 1996

House Officer Newcastle Dental Hospital 1995

Tutor University of Malaya 1991-1993

Section B: ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have 18 years of teaching record at academic institutions including serving as lecturer and senior lecturer in University of Malaya (the first dental school in Malaysia) for eleven years. I joined International Medical University in January 2008 and was the pioneer batch of academic staff with the first intake of students in February 2008. I was the Director of Oral Health Centre and currently the Associate Dean of Clinical Oral Sciences of School of Dentistry.

1. Development of undergraduate/postgraduate academic programme

Joined IMU in 2008 as an Associate Professor and was appointed the coordinator for Dental Skills Laboratory and was the module coordinator for Dental Practice 1.

Significant Contributions

I was one of the four lecturers as the pioneer batch of academic staff to execute the inaugural Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme at IMU in February

2008. As the pioneer batch of staff, I was heavily involved in the designing and implementation of the BDS programme in IMU. I was also actively involved in the designing and supervision of renovation work of the facilities to support pre-clinical (Dental Skills Laboratory) and clinical (Oral Health Centre) teaching and learning activities for the dental students. I was heavily involved in all the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) surveillance monitor visits which led to full accreditation of the BDS programme.

Key achievements

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

• I take responsibility to develop the academic materials and implement the

teaching and learning activities to ensure that they comply with nationally accepted accreditation standards and requirements of Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA).

• Developed study guides for Dental Practice 1 and Restorative Dentistry. The study guides were based on an outcome-based curriculum and designed with emphasis on IMU core values and learning outcomes.

• Module coordinator for Dental Practice 1 (Semesters 2-5) and Restorative Dentistry (Semesters 6-10). As these are all new modules, Dental Practice 1 is a very comprehensive module as it integrate all clinical dentistry subjects i.e. conservative dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, children’s dentistry, orthodontics and oral surgery at basic levels. Restorative Dentistry encompasses fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics and implantology.

• Heavily involved in the teaching of Dental Practice 1 and Restorative Dentsitry i.e lectures, seminars, problem based learning, case based learning and clinical supervision

• Coordinated major Professional Examinations for pioneer batch and second batch of dental students (DT1/08- End of Semester (EOS) Sem 4, 7, 9 & 10; DT1/09- EOS Sem 4)

• Introduced Personal and Professional Assessment (PPA) to inculcate professionalism and ethics amongst the dental students.

• Develop Assessment Map for the dental programme to provide comprehensive view for the assessment system in place for accreditation visit by Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)

• Have taken the initiative to introduce Peer-Assisted Learning in the School of Dentistry- this has been incorporated for (i) seminar sessions (for Dental Material Sciences between Sem 3 and Sem7; Sem 4 and Sem 8- this was witnessed by the Deans from the partner schools during 2013 AC Meeting) and also (ii) for clinical supervision session (between the Semester 5 and Semester 9 students- this initiative has been approved by Senate Board and was one of the four finalists for the Ron Harden Innovation in Medical Education (RHIME) Award).

• Developed inaugural promotional brochure in collaboration with Marketing Services for Oral Health Centre to attract patients for students’ practical sessions

• Conducted 2 Standardization Workshops (2010 and 2011) to standardize lecturer’s evaluation of practical work by students in the Dental Skills Laboratory

• Conducted Question Setting Workshop and Assessment Workshop (2011 and 2012) to improve the quality of examination questions.

• Conducted Dental Forum (Council member from Malaysian Dental Council, President of Malaysian Dental Association, Chairman of Patient Complaint Bureau, prominent dental practitioners were invited) to promote ethics and professionalism amongst dental students

• Have taken the lead role as group leader in two PBL designing workshops at IMU. Each workshop has successfully design 12 PBLs to promote and support students’ active learning.

• Involved in the development of “Total Environmental Management of the Oral Cavity” component of IMU Wellness and Health Promotion Module for first year medical and dental students. I was invited to present a paper on

this Module at the 2nd Minimal Intervention Dentistry Working Group meeting in Bangkok, Thailand in December 2009

• Develop Assessment Blueprint for dental programme

• Develop guide for Progressive Clinical Competencies for dental students

• Involved in the development of “Total Environmental Management of the Oral Cavity” component of IMU Wellness and Health Promotion Module for first year medical and dental students. I was invited to present a paper on

this Module at the 2nd Minimal Intervention Dentistry Working Group meeting in Bangkok, Thailand in December 2009

• Internal Examiner for DT1/08- EOS Sem 2, 4, 7, 9, 10; DT1/09- EOS Sem 2, 4, 7; DT 1/10- Sem 2, 4, 7; DT 1/11- EOS Sem 2, 4.

Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry I am involving in developing Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry for general dental practitioners who are keen to acquire skills and experience in implant dentistry.

Prior to joining IMU, I was holding position of lecturer (1997- 2004) and senior lecturer (2005-2007) in University of Malaya. I have played key role in reviewing and implementation of teaching (lectures, seminars, problem based learning and clinical supervision) of Conservative Dentistry, Dental Materials, Endodontics and Prosthodontics at University of Malaya.

Problem based learning was first introduced in University Malaya in 1998 and I was appointed the Coordinator for Problem-based Learning (PBL) and was instrumental in introducing PBL in the undergraduate and postgraduate course; involving in trigger writing and also workshops for writing triggers for the Faculty. I was also involved in the revision of the Bachelor of Dentistry curriculum (change from traditional departmentalized teaching to integrated teaching and learning).

At postgraduate level, I have also assisted in the designing and delivery of two master programmes (i) Master in Restorative Dentistry, (ii) Master in Implant Dentistry in University Malaya. I was involved in the teaching of both programmes. I was one of the course instructors for the Certificate in Implantology course (joint programme between University of Frankfurt and University of Malaya).

2. Teaching-learning Award

Outstanding Lecturer Award- University of Malaya, 2007 Lecturer evaluation score- International Medical University, 2010-8/10; 2011-8/10; 2012-9/10

With my years of teaching experience, I always believe that students

should have a sound foundation of knowledge and able to apply this

knowledge in the clinical practice. I always try to relate the basic knowledge to

clinical situations to help students see the relevance and promote evidence-

based practice to provide the best care for the patients. I use simple analogies

to explain more complex concepts to help students understand the whole

picture. I am a strong advocate of student-centered learning and critical

thinking. In order for students to maximize their learning during the clinical

sessions, I always made extra effort to conduct reflection session at the

end of clinical session to give direct feedback to students with regards to the

cases that they have treated and also students’ performance. Innovative

technologies have been used in teaching and learning activities eg. video

recording for practical work, website delivery of materials and i-lectures. I also

provide close guidance and support to my mentees and students under my

supervision for projects, research and clinical training. Below are some comments from the students in the lecturer’s evaluation:

DT1/09 Sem 7- Very helpful in clinic. Whenever she supervises me, I learn a lot from her technique, on how she explains to patient and I really like the fact that she always emphasises on minimal intervention.

DT1/10 Sem5- She is a really nice and patient lecturer. She is enthusiatic about teaching and her passion for the students is incredible. Excellent teaching when she helps students during the clinic. She guides students step by step. Keep it up!

DT1/11 Sem 3- One of the most favourite lecturer in IMU. She is considerate, kind, patient, knowledgable, pretty. She really spend time in looking into our prblems, find a way to solve it. She gives clear instructions. She has good virtues that Almost what a great teacher has. IMU totally IN NEED more lecturers LIKE PROF SEOW!

3. Contribution in developing ICT based on teaching/learning modules

As the Director of Oral Health Centre, I have developed the E- Student Assessment (Dental Assessment Portal) with IT department. This electronic portal records all students’ clinical work and able to generate a summary report for all the types of clinical work performed by every student. This can assist in the generation of student portfolio.

I have also worked closely with IT department in the designing and implementation of the E-Patient Management System (OpenDent) from a complimentary open source. This patient management captures the electronic database and clinical records for patients. This enables a paperless environment in the Oral Health Centre.

Besides the two key initiatives above, I have also recorded most practical projects under my care to enable continuous viewing and learning by students.

IMU Innovation Grant- Development and evaluation of electronic video game as part of the Dental Practice module for second year dental students. Project leader- Dr. Hanan Omar, Team member- Prof. Toh Chooi Gait, Prof Dr. Seow Liang Lin, Dr. Umer Daood, Dr. Saad Khan

4. List of modules taught in IMU (including plenaries, tutorials, PBLs, CBLs, practical)

Name of module Semester Year

Dental Science 1 Semester 1 2008/ 2009

Dental Science 1 Semester 2 2008/ 2009

Dental Practice 1 Semesters 2, 3, 4, 5 2008/ 2009/ 2010/ 2011/ 2012/ 2013

Dental Practice 2 Semesters 6, 7 2010/ 2011/ 2012/ 2013

Restorative Dentistry Semesters 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 2010/ 2011/ 2012/ 2013

Foundation (PBL) Semester 1, 2 2008/ 2009

SECTION C: Research and Other Scholarly Activities

My main research areas are ceramic materials, composite resins, adhesives and prosthodontics.

I have carried out my PhD research project on a split-site programme i.e. 14 months at University of Manchester and 26 months at University of Malaya. The project evaluated various aspects in the restoration of root treated teeth with adhesively bonded ceramic restoration, including stresses, strains, fracture resistance and common trends in restoring root treated teeth by dental practitioners. Scientific presentations from the whole project at various regional and international conferences have obtained 8 awards.

I have supervised over 10 undergraduate research project and 5 Master research theses. These projects are of high quality and have won 7 awards at national and regional conferences.

Recently I have also ventured into medical education research: 1. IMU Innovation Grant- Development and evaluation of video game as part of the dental practice module for second year dental students-Project leader- Dr. Hanan Omar, Team member- Prof. Toh Chooi Gait, A/P Dr. Seow Liang Lin, Dr. Umer Daood, Dr. Saad Khan. 2. IMU Innovation Grant- Development and implementation of a structured Communication Skills Programme for dental students based on transactional analysis theory to enhance communication with patients and peers- IMU Innovation Grant obtained, team leader- Assoc. Prof. Dr Hanan Omar, Team Member- Prof. Allan Pau, Assoc. Prof. Seow Liang Lin, Dr. Saad Ahmad Khan and Dr. Ammar Jasim

1. Publications Author H-Index- 4; Citations -21

1) L.L. Seow, D. Mitchell, Dental Update- Quick Quizzes, Vol. 21, no. 9 October, 1994, pg. 348. (Impact factor- 1.1; Tier-Q2; H-index-17)

2) L.L. Seow, J. Wickens, A. McDonald, E. Davies, G. Pearson, An investigation

of the flexural strength of IPS-Empress, In-Ceram and Vitadur Alpha porcelain, abstract no. 285, Journal of Dental Research, Vol. 74, No. 3, March 1995, pg, 857. (Impact factor-3.77; Tier- Q1;H-index- 96)

3) L.L. Seow, J.L. Wickens, Comparison of the flexural strengths of IPS-Empress

and In-Ceram, Journal of Dental Research, Vol. 78 (Special Issue), 1999, no.2856, pg. 462. (Impact factor- 3.77; Tier- Q1; H-index- 96)

4) L.L. Seow, S.L. Fok, C.G. Toh, N.H.F. Wilson, Finite element analysis of

ceramic restorations in endodontically treated premolars, Journal of Dental Research, Vol. 81 (Special Issue B), December 2002, pg. B-244. (Impact factor- 3.77; Tier- Q1; H-index- 96)

5) L.L. Seow, C.G. Toh, N.H.F. Wilson, A survey of current practices among general dental practitioners in Manchester in 2002, Primary Dental Care; Vol.10 (3), Jun 2003, pg. 87-92. (Impact factor- 0.47; Tier-Q2; H-index-17)

6) Y.P. Muk, L.L. Seow, Aspects of treatment for discoloured dentition in the

Klang Valley: A survey, Asian Journal of Aesthetics Dentistry; Vol. 11, 2003, pg. 3-6. (EBSCO Indexed, peer reviewed journal)

7) L.L. Seow, C.G. Toh, N.H.F. Wilson. Restoration of root-filled teeth by General

Dental Practitioners in Manchester, Journal of Dental Research, Vol. 82 (Special Issue C), December 2003, no.661, pg. C-571. (Impact factor- 3.77; Tier- Q1; H-index- 96)

8) M. Hassan, L.L. Seow. Shear bond strengths of bonded metal castings using

dentin coating technique, Journal of Dental Research, Vol. 82 (Special Issue C), December 2003, no.2, pg. C-633. (Impact factor- 3.77; Tier- Q1; H-index- 96)

9) L.L. Seow, C.G. Toh, N.H.F. Wilson. Restoration of root-filled teeth by General

Dental Practitioners in Klang Valley, Malaysia, Journal of Dental Research, Vol. 82 (Special Issue C), December 2003, no. VP-34, pg. C-665. (Impact factor- 3.77; Tier- Q1; H-index- 96)

10)L.L. Seow, C.G. Toh, N.H.F. Wilson The restoration of endodontically treated

teeth: A survey of contemporary approaches amongst general dental practitioners in the Klang Valley, Malaysian Dental Journal, December 2004, 25, pg. 60-71. (EBSCO Indexed, peer-reviewed journal)

11)L.L. Seow, C.G. Toh, N.H.F. Wilson, Remaining tooth structure associated with

various preparation designs for endodontically treated premolars, European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry, June 2004, 13(2), pg. 57- 64. (Impact factor- 0.77; Tier- Q2; H-index- 14 )

12)Lim TW, Goh AC, Seow LL. Current philosophies and practices of GDPs on

direct restoration, bleaching and endodontics. Malaysian Dental Journal, 28 (2), July-Dec 2007, pg. 122-131. (EBSCO Indexed, peer-reviewed journal)

13)L.L. Seow, Chong SY, Lau MN, Tiong SG, Yew CC. Effect of beverages and

food source on wear resistance of composite resins. Malaysian Dental Journal, 29(1), Jan-June 2008, 34-39. (EBSCO Indexed, peer-reviewed journal)

14)L.L. Seow, C.G. Toh, A. Fok, N.H.F. Wilson A finite element analysis of

ceramic restorations in endodontically treated premolar. American Journal of Dentistry, 2008, 21; 331-336. (Impact factor-1.31; Tier- Q3; H-index-54)

15)LL Seow. Editorial- Publications And Key Performance Index, Editorial,

Malaysian Dental Journal, Jul-Dec 2008, 29 (2),, pg. 83. (EBSCO Indexed, peer-reviewed journal)

16)S.Y. Chong, T.B. Lim, L.L. Seow. Ability of whitening toothpastes in removing

stains from composite resins. Malaysian Dental Journal, Jul-Dec 2008, 29 (2), pg 97-103. (EBSCO Indexed, peer-reviewed journal)

17)M Hayashi, L.L. Seow, C.D. Lynch, N.H.F. Wilson. Teaching of posterior composites in undergraduate dental schools in Japan. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation 2009, 32 (1) pg 36-42. (Impact factor-1.48; Tier- Q1; H-index- 48)

18)LL Seow. Editorial- The Impact of “New Science” on Current Trend of Dental

Education, Malaysian Dental Journal, Jan-June 2009, 30(1), pg. 5. (EBSCO Indexed, peer-reviewed journal)

19)Chong Sum Yin, Lim Thai Boon, Seow Liang Lin. Effect of Whitening

Toothpastes on Surface Roughness of Composite Resins, Malaysian Dental Journal, Jan-June 2009, 30(1), pg. 43-48. (EBSCO Indexed, peer-reviewed journal)

20)LL Seow. Editorial- Information Technology in Dentistry, Malaysian Dental

Journal, Jul-Dec 2009, 30(2), pg. 79. (EBSCO Indexed, peer-reviewed journal)

21)Muneer Gohar Babar, Seow Liang Lin. Cariostatic Effect of Fluoride-containing

Restorative Materials: A Review, Malaysian Dental Journal 2009 30(2) 130- 136. (EBSCO Indexed, peer-reviewed journal)

22)Normaliza Abdul Malik, L.L. Seow. Microleakage of Class II cavities restored

with various composite resins, Malaysian Dental Journal, 2010 31 (1). (EBSCO Indexed, peer-reviewed journal)

23)Chong CW, Wong CS, Ahmad M, Seow LL, Tarib NA. Ability of surface coating

agents in reducing staining of provisional materials, Malaysian Dental Journal, 2011 32 (1). (EBSCO Indexed, peer-reviewed journal)

24)Seow Liang Lin. Novel Clinical Applications of Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief in

the Management of Dentine Hypersensitivity, Journal of Clinical Dentistry, 2012, 23, 7-10 (Tier- Q2; H-index- 22)

25)CD Lynch CD, M Hayashi M, LL Seow, IR Blum, NHF Wilson. The

management of defective resin composite restorations: current trends in dental school teaching in Japan. Operative Dentistry, 2013, Vol. 38, Issue 3. (Impact factor- 1.56; Tier- Q1; H-index- 50)

26)Normaliza ab. Malik, Seow Liang Lin, Nomastura Abd. Rahman, Marhazlinda

Jamaludin. Effect of Liners on Microleakage in Class II Composite Restoration. Sains Malaysiana 42(1)(2013): 45–51 (Impact factor- 0.268, Tier-Q3; H-index-16)

27)L.L. Seow, C.G. Toh, N.H.F Wilson. Stresses and strains of root treated

maxillary premolars restored with all-ceramic restorations. (in preparation for submission to Journal of Dental Research; Impact factor: 3.77; Tier- Q1; H-index-96)

2. Academic Reviewer

I was the one of the member for the Editorial Board for Malaysian Dental Journal from 2005-2011. I was instrumental in obtaining EBSCO indexed status for this journal. I was the Chief Editor for Malaysian Dental Journal from 2007-2010.

Journal Role Year Level

Malaysian Dental Journal

Editorial Board 2005-2011 National

Archives of Oral Sciences

Reviewer 2006- present National

Indian Journal of Dental Research

Reviewer 2008-present Regional

Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry

Reviewer International

3. List of thesis under supervision (completed or in progress)

Postgraduate- Master degree Thesis title Name of

student University Status Year of

completion 1 Comparison of shear

bond strengths using resin coating technique

Mohtada Hassan

University of Malaya

Completed 1999-2000

2 Microleakage in Class II cavities restored with composite resins lined with various type of liners

Normaliza bt. Abdul Malik


Completed 2005-2006

3 Effect of eugenol on the shear bond strengths of self adhesive cements

Norsitah Markom


Completed 2007-2009

4 Effect of abutment angulation on the stresses at surrounding alveolar bone

Muraja Afif University of Malaya

Completed 2007- 2009

5 Effects of various surface treatment in penetration of fissure sealant materials

Diego Sprefico

IMU On-going 2014

Undergraduate research thesis

Thesis title Name of student

University Status Year of completion

1 Updates on the

treatments for discoloured dentition

Muk Yuet Peng


Completed 2000

2 Current philosophies and Practices of General Dental Practitioners pertaining to Direct Restorations, Bleaching and Endodontics

Lim Tong Wah

Goh Aik Choon


Completed 2005-2006

3 Surface roughness

and colour stability of composite resins

Chan Gaik Lee Koh Keng Hong


Completed 2006

4 Effect of whitening toothpastes on stain removal and surface roughness of composite resins

Chong Sum Ying Lim Thai Boon


Completed 2007

5 Effect on stain resistance using surface coating agents on provisional restorations

Chong Chee Wen

Wong Choon San

National University of Malaysia

Completed 2010

6 Effect on pulpal temperature raise using various technique for fabrication of provisional restorations

Siaw Yean Na

Terk Hui Xin

National University of Malaysia

Completed 2011

7 Assess the impact of viscosity of PVS impression on the accuracy

Warren Ho Wei Lun

IMU Completed 2012

8 Effect of bleaching gel on discoloured composite resins

Yew Kai Shang

IMU Completed 2012

9 Knowledge and practices of infection control amongst healthcare courses students in the Klang Valley

Divya Rubini Subramaniam

IMU Completed 2012

10 Effects of different surface treatments on the shear bond strength of composite resin repairs

Khoo Shun Wei Wong Yin Mun

IMU Completed 2013

11 Effect of bonding agents on shear bond strengths of repair ceramics

Quah Xian Long Wong Bi Wei

IMU On-going 2014

4. Research activities

Title Year Role Body

1. Clinical evaluation of Bioplant

HTR as a synthetic bone

material

1999/2000 Co-

Investigator

University of

Malaya (Grant:

RM 4500)

2. Comparison of shear bond strengths using resin coating technique

1999/2000 Supervisor University of

Malaya

3. Updates on the treatments for discoloured dentition

2000 Supervisor University of

Malaya

4. Finite element analysis of restoration of endodontically treated teeth using adhesively bonded ceramic restorations

2001 Project

leader

University of

Manchester (Grant: £1,500)

5. Restoring endodontically treated teeth: A survey of current practices among general dental practitioners in Manchester, UK

2001 Project

leader

University of

Manchester (Grant: £ 285)

6. Restoring endodontically treated teeth: A survey of current practices among general dental practitioners in the Klang Valley

2002 Project

leader University of

Malaya (Grant:

RM1,500)

7. Stresses and strains in root-filled premolars restore with various cavity designs for bonded all- ceramic restorations

2002/2003 Project

leader

University of

Malaya (Grant:

RM8,750)

8. Fracture resistance of endodontically treated premolars restore using various cavity designs for adhesively bonded all-ceramic restoration

2002/2003 Project

leader University of

Malaya (Grant:

RM7,430)

9. Current philosophies and

practices of General Dental

Practitioners pertaining to direct

restorations, bleaching and

endodontics

2005/2006 Project

leader

University of

Malaya

10. Microleakage in Class II cavities restored with composite resins lined with various type of liners


Malaya (Grant:

RM4,500)

11. Surface roughness and colour stability of composite resins


Malaya

12. Effect of whitening toothpastes on stain removal and surface roughness of composite resins


Malaya

13. Effect of abutment angulation on the stresses at surrounding alveolar bone


Malaya

14. Effect of eugenol on the shear bond strengths of self-adhesive cements


Malaya

15. Treatment philosophies of General Dental Practitioners in Malaysia pertaining to root treatment

teeth

2007/2008 Co-

investigator

University of

Malaya

16. Teaching of posterior composite in dental schools in Japan

2007/2008 Co-

investigator

17. Effect on stain resistance using surface coating agents on provisional restorations

2009 Co-

investigator

National

University of

Malaya

18. Teaching of repair or replace restorations in dental schools in Japan

2009/2010 Co-

investigator

19. Periodontal risk assessment of

participant of a health

awareness program

2010 Project leader

IMU

20. Tweaking community social responsibility towards high impact learning: Dental students’ perception

2010 Co-

investigat

or

IMU

21. Effect on pulpal temperature raise using various technique for fabrication of provisional restorations

2010 Co-

investigat

or

National

University of

Malaysia

22. To assess knowledge and practices of mothers of preschool children pertaining to oral health care

2010 Supervisor IMU

23. Assess the impact of viscosity of PVS impression on the accuracy

2011 Supervisor IMU (Grant:

RM3,000)

24. Students’ perspective on Peer Assisted Learning

2012 Project

leader

IMU

25. Effect of bleaching gel on discoloured composite resins


RM2,450)

26. Knowledge and practices of infection control amongst healthcare courses students in the Klang Valley


RM600)

27. Correlation of interview scores

with academic performance of

medical and dental students.

2012 Project

leader

IMU (Grant:

RM2,040)

28. Effects of different surface

treatments on the shear bond

strength of composite resin

repairs

2013 Supervisor IMU (In

process of

grant

application)

5. Research related awards

Name of Award/Prize Awarding Body/Conference Date of Award

1. Travel Award of 19th

International Association for Dental Research (South-East Asian Division) Scientific Conference

International Association for

Dental Research (IADR, South-East Asian Division)

3rd October 1998

2. Dental Postgraduate Society of Manchester Award

Dental Postgraduate Society of Manchester and University of Manchester

5th February 2002

3. Hiranuma Award for Best Oral presentation

The 4th Biennial Meeting of Asian Academy of

Prosthodontics and 6th

Annual Meeting of Thailand Prosthodontic Society

3rd August 2005

4. Research Category Award The 20th Annual Meeting of International Association for Dental Research (South- East-Asia Division)

4th September 2005

5. First Prize Poster Presentation and Gold medal

The 20th Anniversary CEREC Symposium

18th March 2006

6. First Prize Oral Presentation

University of Malaya Institute

of Postgraduate Studies- Graduate Symposium

1st June 2006

7. Silver Medal Expo University of Malaya 20th July 2006

8. Best Oral Presentation University of Malaya Research Seminar

13th August 2006

9. FDI/Unilever Poster Award

2006 FDI World Dental Congress

22nd -25th

September 2006

10. Dentsply Student clinician research programme- 1st, 2

nd and 3

rd prize

Malaysian section awards 11th July 2007

11. Dentsply Student clinician

research programme- 1st

prize

The IADR Annual Conference, Bali, Indonesia

6th September 2007

12. The APDSA research

poster presentation- 2nd

Prize

The 20th APDSA annual congress

7-12th August 2007

13. The 2nd place Best

Research Project and 4th

place oral presentation (supervisor for the student’s research project)

The 9th Students Scientific Conference, University of Malaya

12th-13th

December 2007

14. The Best Oral Presentation

The 15th FDI/MDA Scientific Convention

25th-27th January 2008

15. Poster Competition- 2nd

prize International Dental Exhibition and Meeting (IDEM), Singapore

4th-6th April 2008

16. Best Scientific Presentation

The 65th FDI/MDA Scientific Conference, Kuala Lumpur

26th-28th June 2008

17. Merit Award- Scientific Poster Competition

International Dental Exhibition and Meeting (IDEM Singapore 2010)

15th -18th April 2010

18. Oral Presentation- 2nd

Prize 18th FDI/MDA International Scientific Conference and Trade Exhibition

14th-16th

January 2011

Section D: Academic and Corporate Activities

1. Membership of National & International committees

Significant contributions (i) Founding President for Malaysian Association for Prosthodontics

(2009-2011) In 2009, a group of prosthodontists came together to set up the Association to promote high standard of prosthodontic practice in Malaysia. I led the team to draw up the constitution for the Association and successfully registered the Association with the Registrar of Societies (ROS) in Malaysia in 2011.

I am also the current President of Malaysian Association for Prosthodontics (2014-2016)

(ii) Honorary Publication Secretary for Malaysian Dental Association (2007-2010)

I was the Honorary Publication Secretary for the Malaysian Dental Association for three consecutive terms (2007-2010). Malaysian Dental Association is the national professional association for General Dental Practitioners in Malaysia with over three thousand membership. As the Honorary Publication Secretary, I have led the Editorial Board for the MDA Newsletter and have contributed significantly to timely publication of MDA Newsletter on quarterly basis. (iii) Editor for Malaysian Dental Journal MDJ (2007-2010); member of

Editorial Board (2003-2007) As one of the active members for the Editorial Board for Malaysian Dental Journal (MDJ) I was also the Editor for from 2007-2010 and was instrumental in obtaining EBSCO indexed status for MDJ).

(iv) Formation of Asian Academy of Prosthodontics (1997) I was one of the key members in setting up the Asian Academy of Prosthodontics (AAP) in 1997 with key prosthodontists from Japan, Korea, Thailand and Malaysia. The very first Council Members meeting for AAP was held at University of Malaya where I was the organising chairperson. Since then I have been an active member of AAP, holding various positions in the Executive Council eg. Country representative, Editor, Council member until now. AAP has membership from Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Mongolia, Philippines and Singapore

Role Institution/organisation Date

1. Fellow Royal College of Surgeons of England

Since 1995

2. Country Representative for Malaysia Editor, Council Member

Asian Academy of Prosthodontics

1997-2000 (Editor and Country Representative); 2004- 2006 (Editor and Country representative); 2006-present (Council Member)

3. Member since 1993 and member of Editorial Board since 2003

Malaysian Dental Association

1993- member 2003- Editorial Board

4. Honorary Publication Secretary


2007-2010

5. Editor- MDA News and Malaysian Dental Journal


2007-2010

6. Country representative World Federation of Laser Dentistry

2008- 2010

7. Founding President Malaysian Association for Prosthodontics

2009-2011

8. Secretary International Association for Dental Research (Malaysian Section)

2004-2006; 2008-2010

9. Founder member Eastman Academy International Chapter

Since 2001

10. Fellow International College of Dentistry

Since 2008

11. Council member Malaysian Association for Aesthetic Dentistry

2012-2014

12. Member International Association for Dental Research (membership: P221185)

Since 1997

13. Member Malaysian Endodontic Society

Since 1997

2. Corporate activities

IMU ASPIRE project- this is IMU’s 5 year initiative plan to accomplish the mission of becoming the leading Asian health educator that creates values through integrating education, healthcare and research. I am the Co-Owner of the initiative EO3- to set up a dedicated Centre for Lifelong Learning (ICL), this initiative has achieved the initiative goals for the first year and currently surpass the goal targets that has been set high. The inaugural issue of newsletter where I was the editor has been published in March 2013. I am also the team member of another initiative i.e. SO3- to develop a seamless ICT solution for continuous care to patients in the Academic Health Centre. My experience in organising and conducting continuing professional development (CPD) programmes and also working with IT in designing and implementation of E-Assessment Portal (Dental Assessment Portal) and E- Patient Management Portal (OpenDent) is valuable in contributing to the successful outcome of these two initiatives.

I was the organizing committee for IMEC 2010 and IMEC 2013.

I was involved in the student’s interview process and also a member of the workgroup for the implementation of MMI (Multiple Mini Interviews)

I have co-organised the CPD programme on Implantology which draws a total participants of 54.

3. Conference presentations

For the past five year (2008-2012), I have been invited as speaker to 8 international scientific conferences and 16 local scientific conferences. Prior to this, I have presented over 50 scientific papers at various local, regional and international conferences.

I have also been actively involved in organising various scientific conferences, I have been organising committee in more than 10 regional/international scientific conferences eg. IADR (SEA Division) Annual Scientific meeting, FDI/ MDA Scientific Conference, Organising Chairperson for the Inaugural 1st Annual Scientific Meeting of MAP, IMEC etc.

Below is the conference attendance and also holding the position of organising committee for past 8 years:

Name of

Conference/ Seminar/Course

Role Date Place Title of paper presented (if any)

1. The 5th Annual Scientific Meeting IADR (Malaysian Section)

Organizing Committee

21/2/05 Balai Ungku Aziz, Universiti Malaya

2. Pharmaniaga Dental Workshop

Invited Speaker

25- 27/3/05

Pangkor Pan Pacific, Pulau Pangkor

Achieving Aesthetics in Contemporary Dental Practice

3. 2005 Malaysian Association of Aesthetic Dentistry Scientific Convention

Presenter 8-9/4/05 Le Meridien Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Effect of dentine coating technique on the shear bond strength of resin luting cements

4. Malaysian Dental Association Northern Zone Scientific Seminar

Invited Speaker

16/7/05 Cititel, Ipoh

Predicting the

success of fixed prosthodontics

5. The 4th Biennial Meeting of Asian Academy of Prosthodontics and 6th

Annual Meeting of Thailand Prosthodontic Society

Presenter 8-11/8/05 Bangkok, Thailand

Relative stiffness of root treated maxillary premolars restored with adhesive all-ceramic restorations

6. The 20th Annual Meeting of International Association for Dental Research (South-East-Asia Division)

Presenter 1-4/9/05 Fracture resistance of root treated premolars restored with all-ceramic restorations

7. The 6th IADR (Malaysian Section) Annual Scientific Meeting

Organizing Committee

3/3/06

8. The 84th IADR General Session and Exhibition

Presenter 27/6/06- 1/7/06

Brisbane, Australia

Current Practices of GDPs in Direct Restorations, Bleaching and Endodontics

9. Adobe Photoshop CS workshop

Participant 5-6/7/06 University of Malaya Kampus Kota, KL

10. Qualitative Research in Health Course

Participant 13- 14/7/06

University

of Malaya Medical Centre, KL

11. Expo University of Malaya

Participant 18- 20//7/06


The stresses and relative stiffness of endodontically treated maxillary premolars restored with various cavity designs of bonded all-ceramic restorations

12. Universiti Sains Malaya Seminar Day

Invited Speaker

27/7/06 Universiti Sains Malaya

Current Materials and Techniques in Restorative Dentistry

13. 2006 FDI World Dental Conference

Presenter for the FDI/ Unilever Poster Award

22- 25/9/06

Shenzhen , China

Biomechanical behaviour of endodontically treated maxillary premolars restored with bonded all- ceramic restorations

14. The 34th Indian Prosthodontic Society Annual Conference

Invited Speaker

2-5/11/06 Kanyaku mari, India

Treatment Planning in Fixed Prosthodontics- achieving aesthetics and function

15. The 5th Biennial Meeting of Asian Academy of Prosthodontics and 28th Annual Meeting of Japan Prosthodontic Society

Invited speaker

18- 20/5/07

Kobe, Japan

Microleakage in composite resin restorations

16. The 20th APDSA Scientific Congress

Invited Speaker

7-12/8/07 Taipei, Taiwan

Updates in Adhesive Dentistry

17. The 2nd

Evidence-based on Advance Dentistry conference

Presenter 16- 19/11/07

Hong Kong

Effect of various liners on microleakage in class II composite resin restorations

18. The 15th

FDI/MDA Scientific Convention

Presenter & Organizing committee

25- 27/1/08

Kuala

Lumpur, Malaysia

Effect of whitening toothpastes on stains removal and surface roughness of composite resins

19. The 3M ESPE Aesthetic Composite Multilayering Workshop

Invited speaker

15/3/08 Kuala

Lumpur, Malaysia

Aesthetic Composite Multilayering Workshop- lecture and hands

20. Malaysian Private Dental Practitioner’s Assocation- Nurses Seminar

Invited Speaker

25/5/08 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Updates of Dental Materials in Daily Practice

21. The 65th FDI/MDA Scientific Conference

Invited Speaker

26/6/08 Kuala

Lumpur, Malaysia

Evidence- based

dentistry for dental practitioners

22. The 21th APDSA Congress

Invited Speaker

12- 17/8/08

Surabaya, Indonesia

Achieving success in prosthodontics

23. The 7th Penang Dental Congress

Invited Speaker

29- 30/11/08

Penang, Malaysia

Current concepts in restoration of root treated teeth.

24. The IADR (Malaysian Section) Scientific Meeting

Council member and organizing committee

9/1/09 UiTM, Shah Alam, Selangor

25. The 16th

FDI/MDA Scientific Convention


Kuala Lumpur

26. The Myanmar Dental Association/FDI Scientific Convention

Invited Speaker

5-7/2/09 Yangon, Myanmar

Updates in the restoration of root treated teeth

27. Perak Health Conference

Invited Speaker

24/2/09 Ipoh, Perak

Aesthetics in Dentistry

28. 6th Asian Academy of Prosthodontics

Invited Speaker

28- 30/4/09

Seoul, Korea

Effect of abutment

angulations on the stresses in bone

29. FDI/ Cambodian Dental Association Scientific Congress

Invited Speaker

4-6/6/09 Phnom Pehn, Cambodia

Current concepts in the restoration of root treated teeth

30. 66th MDA/FDI Scientific Convention

Invited Speaker

24- 27/6/09

Penang Fixed Prosthodontics- Know your materials, meet the challenges

31. The Malaysian Endodontic Society

Invited Speaker

11/10/09 Eastin Hotel, Petaling Jaya

Aesthetics consideration in the restoration of root treated teeth

32. The Second MDASZ-SDA Joint Scientific Conference

Invited Speaker

5-6/12/09 Grand Paragon, Johor Baru

Achieving excellence in Prosthodontics- the Ingredients to meet the challenges in Aesthetic Dentistry

33. The second Minimal Intervention International Network Meeting


University of Chulalong korn, Bangkok, Thailand

34. International Dental Exhibition and Meeting (IDEM Singapore 2010)

Poster presenter and participant, presentatio n won the IDEM Merit Award 2010

15- 18/4/10

Suntec Conventio n City, Singapore

Ability of surface coating agents in reducing stains in provisional restorative materials.

35. Asian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry Biennial Scientific Meeting


Prince Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

36. 7th Mongolian Dental Association/FDI International Scientific Conference

Invited speaker

17- 18/9/10

Ulaanbaat ar, Mongolia

Partners in Fixed Prosthodontics- Techniques and Materials

37. The 24th

International Association for Dental Research (SEA Division)

and 21st

SEAADE Annual Scientific Meeting


Taipei, Taiwan

38. The Kerr Roundtable Meeting (Asia Pacific Region)

Key Opinion Leader

5-7/11/10 Shanghai, China

39. 18th FDI/MDA International Scientific Meeting

Invited Speaker, presenter and organizing committee

14- 16/1/10

Kuala

Lumpur, Malaysia

Lecture- Essentials in prosthodontic treatment planning Scientific presentation- Effect of implant angulations: Stress evaluation using 3- dimensional Finite Element Analysis

40. 12th Joint FDI/ Myanmar Dental Association Scientific Meeting

Invited speaker

26- 28/1/201 1

Yangon, Myanmar

(1) Achieving

aesthetics with direct composite; (2) Partners in Fixed Prosthodontics- Techniques and Materials

41. 89th General Session & Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR)

Presenter 16- 19/3/10

San Diego, California. USA

Surface roughness and staining susceptibility of composite resins

42.Colgate Greater Asia Division (GAD) Experts' Meeting

Invited speaker

5- 6/5/11

Manila, Philippine s

43. One day lecture series in Advance Implantogy- Dr. James Chow

Participant 3/4/11 Hotel Boulevard, Kuala Lumpur

44. Hanoi Medical University Dental Congress

Invited Speaker

6/10/11 University of Hanoi, Vietnam

The Impact of Nanotechnology in Dentistry

45. The 2nd Borneo Dental Congress

cum 3rd MDA EZ AGM

Invited speaker

12/2/12 Grand Margherita Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak

Key to Success in Delivering Restorative Endeavours

46. The 15th Ottawa Conference


Kuala Lumpur Conventio n Centre

47. International Dental Exhibition and Meeting (IDEM) Singapore 2012

Invited Speaker

20- 22/4/201 2

Suntec Conventio n Centre, Singapore

Novel Clinical Applications of Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief in the Management of Dentine Hypersensitivity

48. Leadership in Health Professions Education

Participant 16- 20/4/201 2

Internatio nal Medical University

49. The 6th MDA- USM talk 2012

Invited speaker

27/4/201 2

Universiti Sains Malaysia


50. Bengkel Penulisan Jurnal Penyelidikan Prasiswazah & Siswazah

Facilitator 3- 4/5/2012

Hotel Armada, Petaling Jaya

51. The 23rd

Malaysian Private Dental Practitioners’ Association Scientific Convention & Trade Exhibition

Invited speaker

17/6/201 2

Hotel

Istana, Kuala Lumpur


52. The 5th

MDA/Singapore Dental Association Scientific Convention

Invited speaker

10- 11/2012

Hotel KSL, Johor Baru

Current concepts in management of dental pain

53. The 7th Biennial Asian Aacdemy of Prosthodontics Scientific meeting

Invited speaker

4- 7/12/201 2

Chennai

Conventio n Centre

Oral rehabilitation with implants

54. The 20th

FDI/MDA Scientific Convention and Trade Exhibition

Invited speaker

12- 13/1/201 3

Sunway Pyramid Conventio n Centre

Patient centred approach for management of dental pain

55. The 3rd Borneo Dental Congress

Invited speaker

25- 27/1/201 3

Hotel Novotel, Kota Kinabalu

Patient centred approach for management of dental pain

56. The 3rd Borneo Dental Congress- Dental Auxiliary Seminar

Invited Speaker

25- 27/1/201 3

Hotel Novotel, Kota Kinabalu

Current concepts in management of dental caries

57. MDA Northern zone Scientific Meeting cum AGM

Invited speaker

3/3/2013 Hotel MH, Ipoh

Achieving Aesthetics for Direct Composite Restorations

58. The 8th

International Medical Education Conference (IMEC)

Presenter for RHIME Award and Scientific Committee

13- 15/3/201 3

IMU To Teach is to Learn Twice: Students as Teachers to Enhance Clinical Reasoning Skills

4. Other Professional/ Academic Activities

I have been invited as Judge for various Scientific Presentations competitions at Professional Conferences

Professional Conferences/Competition

Date & Venue Organising body

1. The 66th MDA/FDI Scientific Conference

24-27/6/2009, Penang Malaysian Dental Association

2. The First, Second and Third Prosthodontics Case Competitions

2009-2011, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

3M ESPE

3. Dentsply Student Clinician Research Programme

18/7/ 2010, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Dentsply Inc.

4. The 2nd National Dental Students Scientific Conference

25/3/2010, University of Malaya

Universiti Malaya

5. The 3rd National Dental Students Scientific Conference

28/4/2011, Puri Pujangga, UKM Bangi

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

6. The First UiTM Dental Student Scientific Conference

12/5/2011, UiTM Universiti Teknologi MARA

7. The 68th MDA/FDI International Scientific Conference

17-19/6/2011, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre


8. The 21st FDI/MDA Scientific Conference

18-19/1/2014, Putra World Trade Centre


SECTION E: Professional and Health Services activities

I was instrumental in implementing the clinical practice at the Oral Health Centre. I have laid down the SOPs to ensure the Oral Health Centre operates smoothly and deliver high level of care to patients. I provided strong support to related parties to obtain the Ambulatory Care license for the centre.

I was also instrument in commencing the Faculty Practice services after office hours where the Faculty academic staff treat patients.

I contribute to the treatment of complex cases where I receive referrals and also help to handle difficult cases from students. Other professional activities: 1. 2007-2010- Malaysian Dental Association Scientific Committee

2. 2008-2010- Committee member for Malaysian Dental Association Guide for

Fee Schedule 2010 3. 2010-2011- Member of National Workgroup for Revision of Pricing for

Schedule 13 under Private Healthcare and Services Act 4. 2011- Member of National survey on Dental Auxillary need in Malaysia

5. I have attended the Accreditation Training Workshop by MQA (Mac 2013) and

have been informed that I will be called as observer for the next accreditation

exercise.

Section F: Co-curricular activities

I have been appointed the Advisor for Oral Health Committee since 2011 and have been actively involved in the student’s co-curricular activities including acting as advisor for the Oral Health Week 2010, 1st Dental Graduation Ball 2013. I have also participated in the Student’s Dental Cup, representing the staff team for badminton.

I have also been participating in the student's interview. I am one of the member for the Workgroup for Multiple Mini Interview (MMI), member for workgroup to revise the scenarios for current interview process.

I am also the advisor for IMU Dance Club ( 2013- present)

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