CURRICULUM VITAE

PROF. DR. CHAI WEN LIN

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  Associate Professor Dr Chai Wen Lin BDS (Malaya), MDSc (Malaya), FDSRCS (England), PhD (Sheffield) Associate Professor Dr Chai Wen Lin graduated from University of Malaya in 1994. She joined Ministry of Health as a dental officer in Ipoh. She then pursued her specialist training and obtained her Fellowship from Royal College of Surgeons of England (FDSRCS) in 1998. With her interest in teaching, she returned to her alma matter to be a lecturer till now. Throughout her tenure as a lecturer, she never stops learning; she started her research journey since then and finally obtained her Master in Dental Science in 2005 and PhD in 2010. She has had experienced in various area of researches, such as endodontic, implant-soft tissue interface and qualitative study. The study topics include the morphology of C-shaped canal, the antimicrobial efficacy of intracanal medicaments in Enterococcus faecalis biofilm, development of an in-vitro tissue-engineered oral mucosal model for the investigation of implant-soft tissue interface and more recently, a qualitative study on patients’ perception. Her researches have brought her multiple local and international awards. She has published numerous articles in local and foreign journals, not only pertaining to her research topics but also on various aspects of dentistry.
PROFILE
Address
Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry Office of The, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Website
umexpert.um.edu.my/chaiwl
CONTACT
Telephone
+603-79674548
Email
chaiwl
wenlinchai
RESEARCH ID
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Orcid id
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0945-1807
Researcher id
B-3582-2010
Scopus id
7005362077
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Doctoral Degree (Phd), Dental Science, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK, 2010
Master Degree, Endodontology, Universiti Malaya (UM), 2006
Fellowship, Dentistry, Royal College of Surgeons, England, 1998
Bachelor Degree, Dentistry, Universiti Malaya (UM), 1994
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP/ FELLOWSHIP
WORKING EXPERIENCE
RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENT
Research Areas
Tissue-engineered oral mucosa, C-shaped canal morphology, Implant-soft tissue interface, Angiogenic potential of human platelet rich concentrates for pulpal regeneration, Inactivate SARS-CoV2 in dental aerosol generating procedures, Antimicrobial effect on E. faecalis biofilm in root canals., Emergency dental treatment for acute dental pain, Patients' perception, Backache among dental professions, Craniofacial anthropometry study, Effect of zoledronate on soft tissue
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Total Journal Publication: 43
Sum of Citation: -
Books: 6
Proceedings: 0
Research Grants: More than RM One million three hundred and eighty one thousand one hundred and twenty