Curriculum Vitae

DR. SOFYA BINTI ZULKIFFLI

Dental Lecturer
  • Department of Restorative Dentistry
    Faculty of Dentistry
  • dr.sofyazul
  • 0379674806

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION


  • MClinDent (Resto Dent), (Restorative Dentistry)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • BDS, (Dental Surgery)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES


  • Committee Members
    29 Jan 2024 - 28 Jan 2026 (Faculty)
  • Committee member for Elective Project
    09 Aug 2024 - 09 Aug 2025 (Faculty)
  • Local Organizing Committee for the International Association for Dental Research Malaysian Section
    14 May 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 (International)
  • AJK OF INTEGRATED MODULE (OPERATIVE DENTISTRY)
    13 Oct 2023 - 13 Oct 2024 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Operative discipline coordinator for Year 3
    01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    14 Nov 2023 - 27 Apr 2024 (International)
  • Secretary for the International Dental Traumatology Conference (IDTC) 2024.
    02 Nov 2023 - 03 Mar 2024 (International)

MEMBERSHIPS


  • ORDINARY MEMBER, MEMBER
    2024 to present (International)
  • LIFE MEMBER OF THE ASIAN ACADEMY OF PROSTHODONTICS, MEMBER
    Since 2024 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION FOR PROSTHODONTICS (MAP) ORDINARY MEMBER, MEMBER
    2024 to present (National)
  • ORDINARY MEMBER FOR MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF AESTHETIC DENTISTRY (MAAD), MEMBER
    2024 to present (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP


  • Third Place for E-Poster Research Report Category
    UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, 2024 (International)

PUBLICATIONS


Article in Journal
  1. Great! Here is the complete APA citation with the DOI included: **APA Style (7th edition):** Zulkiffli, S., Yeoh, O. T., Yahya, N. A., & Muralithran, G. K. (2024, January 31). *Evaluation and comparison of mechanical properties of lithium disilicate-based CAD/CAM blocks*. *Sains Malaysiana*. https://doi.org/10.17576/jsm-2024-5301-17
Other Publications
  1. Yahya, N. A., & Zulkiffli, S. (2024, April 17). Dental fillings are not forever. UM Research Plus. https://www.umresearchplus.com/dental-fillings-are-not-forever/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. Yahya, N. A., & Zulkiffli, S. (2024, April 17). They are not meant to last a lifetime. Life News Agency. https://my.lifenewsagency.com/2024/04/17/they-are-not-meant-to-last-a-lifetime/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. Yahya, N. A., & Zulkiffli, S. (2024, April 21). They are not meant to last a lifetime. Wilayah. https://wilayah.com.my/they-are-not-meant-to-last-a-lifetime/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  4. Yahya, N. A., & Zulkiffli, S. (2024, April 24). The mystery of their lifespan. Apakhabartv. https://apakhabartv.com/2024/04/24/the-mystery-of-their-lifespan/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  5. Yahya, N. A., & Zulkiffli, S. (2024, May 13). The role of dentists goes beyond tooth extraction. Malaysia Gazette. https://malaysiagazette.com/2024/05/13/the-role-of-dentists-goes-beyond-tooth-extraction/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  6. Yahya, N. A., & Zulkiffli, S. (2024, May 7). They are not mere extractors. Apakhabartv. https://apakhabartv.com/2024/05/07/they-are-not-mere-extractors/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  7. Yahya, N. A., & Zulkiffli, S. (2024, May 7). They're not merely teeth extractors. UM Research Plus. https://www.umresearchplus.com/theyre-not-merely-teeth-extractors/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  8. Zulkiffli, S., & Ahmad Ubaidillah, A. H. (2024, April 10). *Keeping our smiles for Aidilfitri*. Apakhabartv. https://apakhabartv.com/2024/04/10/keeping-our-smiles-for-aidilfitri/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  9. Zulkiffli, S., & Ahmad Ubaidillah, A. H. (2024, April 12). *Something to chew on – Dental implants may not be for everyone*. Yahoo News. https://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/something-chew-dental-implants-may-002219855.html - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  10. Zulkiffli, S., & Ahmad Ubaidillah, A. H. (2024, April 12). Something to chew on – Dental implants may not be for everyone. Twentytwo13. https://twentytwo13.my/lifestyle/health-2/something-to-chew-on-dental-implants-may-not-be-for-everyone/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  11. Zulkiffli, S., & Ahmad Ubaidillah, A. H. (2024, April 4). *Of bazaars and saliva: Oral health tips during Ramadan*. Life News Agency. https://my.lifenewsagency.com/2024/04/03/of-bazaars-and-saliva-oral-health-tips-during-ramadan/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  12. Zulkiffli, S., & Ahmad Ubaidillah, A. H. (2024, April 4). Of bazaars and saliva: Oral health tips during Ramadan. Life News Agency. https://my.lifenewsagency.com/2024/04/03/of-bazaars-and-saliva-oral-health-tips-during-ramadan - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  13. Zulkiffli, S., & Ahmad Ubaidillah, A. H. (2024, March 19). *Preparing for a beautiful Raya smile*. UM Research Plus. https://www.umresearchplus.com/preparing-for-a-beautiful-raya-smile/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  14. Zulkiffli, S., & Ahmad Ubaidillah, A. H. (2024, March 26). Of tempting bazaars and decreasing saliva. Apakhabartv. https://apakhabartv.com/2024/03/26/of-tempting-bazaars-and-decreasing-saliva/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  15. Zulkiffli, S., & Yahya, N. A. (2024, April 17). *They are not meant to last a lifetime*. Asia News Today. https://asianewstoday.com/they-are-not-meant-to-last-a-lifetime/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  16. Zulkiffli, S., & Yahya, N. A. (2024, January 23). Aesthetic appeal and oral health. The Sun Daily. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  17. Zulkiffli, S., & Yahya, N. A. (2024, January 24). *Those teeth fillings aren’t black anymore*. Twentytwo13. https://twentytwo13.my/lifestyle/health-2/those-teeth-fillings-arent-black-anymore/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  18. Zulkiffli, S., & Yahya, N. A. (2024, January 24). Those teeth fillings aren’t black anymore. Yahoo News. https://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/those-teeth-fillings-aren-t-232230151.html - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  19. Zulkiffli, S., & Yahya, N. A. (2024, January 27). *Cavities no more*. Apakhabartv. https://apakhabartv.com/2024/01/27/cavities-no-more/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  20. Zulkiffli, S., & Yahya, N. A. (2024, March 12). *Don’t forget oral well-being during pregnancy*. UM Research Plus. https://www.umresearchplus.com/dont-forget-oral-well-being-during-pregnancy/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  21. Zulkiffli, S., & Yahya, N. A. (2024, March 12). Caring for your oral health during pregnancy. Life News Agency. https://my.lifenewsagency.com/2024/03/12/caring-for-your-oral-health-during-pregnancy/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  22. Zulkiffli, S., & Yahya, N. A. (2024, March 24). Of baby bumps and smiles. Apakhabartv. https://apakhabartv.com/2024/03/24/of-baby-bumps-and-smiles/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  23. Zulkiffli, S., Yahya, N. A., & Ahmad Ubaidillah, A. H. (2024, April 2). Oral healthcare during Ramadhan. The Sun Daily. https://thesun.my/style-life/oral-health-care-during-ramadan-HJ12287101 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  24. Zulkiffli, S., Yahya, N. A., & Ahmad Ubaidillah, A. H. (2024, March 20). Celebrating World Oral Health Day in the heart of Ramadan. Bebas News. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  25. Zulkiffli, S., Yahya, N. A., & Ahmad Ubaidillah, A. H. (2024, March 20). Celebrating World Oral Health Day in the heart of Ramadan. Life News Agency. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  26. Zulkiffli, S., Yahya, N. A., & Ahmad Ubaidillah, A. H. (2024, March 20). Celebrating World Oral Health Day in the heart of Ramadan. Malay Mail. https://www.malaymail.com/news/what-you-think/2024/03/20/celebrating-world-oral-health-day-in-the-heart-of-ramadan-sofya-zulkiffli-noor-azlin-yahya-and-anas-hakimee-ahmad-ubaidillah/124437 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  27. Zulkiffli, S., Yahya, N. A., & Ahmad Ubaidillah, A. H. (2024, March 22). World Oral Health Day and Ramadan. Apakhabartv. https://apakhabartv.com/2024/03/22/world-oral-health-day-and-ramadan/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  28. Zulkiffli, S., Yahya, N. A., & Ahmad Ubaidillah, A. H. (2024, March 27). *Celebrating the unsung heroes of our smiles*. Life News Agency. https://my.lifenewsagency.com/2024/03/27/celebrating-the-unsung-heroes-of-our-smiles/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  29. Zulkiffli, S., Yahya, N. A., & Ahmad Ubaidillah, A. H. (2024, March 28). Celebrating the unsung heroes of our smiles. Bebas News. https://bebasnews.my/2024/03/28/celebrating-the-unsung-heroes-of-our-smiles/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  30. Zulkiffli, S., Yahya, N. A., & Ahmad Ubaidillah, A. H. (2024, March 30). Our smiles’ unsung heroes. Apakhabartv. https://apakhabartv.com/2024/03/30/our-smiles-unsung-heroes/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

RESEARCH PROJECT


University
  1. 2024 - 2025, University Grant
    Evaluation of surface roughness and surface morphology of lithium disilicate based glass ceramics with different milling techniques: Wet vs submerged milling ( Co-Researcher)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT


  • Perkhidmatan Kajian Klinikal Bagi Pengesanan Penyakit Periodontal Daripada Sampel Saliva Menggunakan Strip Sensor Di Bawah Rmk 12 "Pembangunan Infrastruktur Sensor Berasaskan Genomic (Gen-Sense)., National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia
    15 Jan 2024 - 14 Jan 2025 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED


POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Evaluation and comparison of flexural strength and microhardness of lithium disilicate-based CAD/CAM blocks, International Dental Traumatology Conference, University of Malaya (International) (02 Mar 2024 - 03 Mar 2024)
  2. Evaluation and Comaprison of Flexurl Strength and Microhardness of Lithium Disilicate-based CAD/CAM blocks, Asian Network of Dental Materials Societies (ANDeMS) Kickoff Meeting 1., Asian Network of Dental Materials Societies (ANDeMS) (International) (30 Jan 2024 - 31 Jan 2024)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES


Evaluation
  1. (2024) Internal Examiner for Mosc Resto- Semester Module Test, University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2023) The Pilot Study for Build Parameter for Optimum Surface Roughness in Additive Manufacturing of Denture Framework, International, (Reviewer)

SUPERVISION


Postgraduate Student
  1. (2023) -, SHARON WONG KAH KHEI
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2024) CHAMELEON EFFECT AND COLOUR STABILITY OF NANO-FILLED RESIN COMPOSITES

COURSE ATTENDED


Internal / External Course
EXTERNAL COURSE
  1. INTRODUCING BEGO PERMANENT RESTORATION 3DP RESINS, The Dental Academy, Level 5, The Dental City, Wisma Bentley Music, 3, Jalan Pju 7/2, Mutiara Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor (27 Feb 2024 - 27 Feb 2024)
INTERNAL COURSE
  1. MICROSOFT EXCEL POPULAR TOOLS, Secara Online (13 Mar 2024 - 13 Mar 2024)
  2. ASAS PENGGUNAAN CANVA, Secara Online (15 Mar 2024 - 15 Mar 2024)
CONFERENCE
  1. INTERNATIONAL DENTAL TRAUMATOLOGY CONFERENCE, Nexus, Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur (02 Mar 2024 - 03 Mar 2024)