Curriculum Vitae

DR. JESSICA A/P FRANCIS

Dental Lecturer
  • Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
    Faculty of Dentistry
  • jessicafrancis
  • 0379674802

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • DCD, (CLINICAL DENTISTRY)
    University of Melbourne, Australia
  • BDS, (Dental Surgery)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Committee Members
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (National)
  • Committee Members
    01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Deputy Head
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • Head Coordinator
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • Head Coordinator
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Committee Members
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Committee Members
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Programme Coordinator
    01 Jan 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 (National)
  • Course Coordinator
    01 Nov 2023 - 01 Nov 2024 (Department of Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Committee Members
    01 Jun 2023 - 01 Jun 2024 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Task Force Leader
    01 Sep 2023 - 01 Jun 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    01 Nov 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 (National)
  • Committee Members
    01 Jun 2023 - 01 Mar 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    03 Jan 2022 - 03 Jan 2024 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jan 2023 - 01 Jan 2024 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jan 2023 - 01 Jan 2024 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Committee Members
    01 Aug 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 (International)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP, TREASURER
    Since 2023 (National)
  • LIFE MEMBERSHIP OF NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA (NPCSM), MEMBER
    Since 2022 (National)
  • LIFE MEMBERSHIP OF NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA (NPCSM), MEMBER
    Since 2022 (National)
  • LIFETIME MEMBER, TREASURER
    2024 to 2024 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF DISABILITY AND ORAL HEALTH (MADOH), TREASURER
    2024 to 2024 (National)
  • MEMBER, MEMBER
    2024 to 2024 (International)
  • ORDINARY MEMBER, MEMBER
    2023 to 2023 (International)
  • ORDINARY MEMBER, MEMBER
    2023 to 2023 (National)
  • EXECUTIVE MEMBER, TREASURER
    2022 to 2022 (National)
  • MEMBER, MEMBER
    2022 to 2022 (International)
  • TASK FORCE KPI AKADEMIK, FAKULTI PERGIGIAN, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • ?TASKFORCE? FASILITI DI PERINGKAT JABATAN PERGIGIAN PEDIATRIK & ORTODONTIK, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • ?TASKFORCE? AUDIT DI PERINGKAT JABATAN PERGIGIAN PEDIATRIK & ORTODONTIK, VICE PRESIDENT
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • TASKFORCE WEBINAR DI PERINGKAT JABATAN PERGIGIAN PEDIATRIK & ORTODONTIK, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • MDA MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (National)
  • 2021 MEMBERSHIP, MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (International)
  • MADOH , TREASURER
    2021 to 2021 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2024, Universiti Malaya
  • Seaade 2023
    2023, National University Singapore,  (International)
  • Fellowship of International Disability and Oral Health
    2022, IADH,  (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Phadraig, Caoimhin Mac Giolla; Healy, Olive; Fisal, Aisyah Ahmad; Yarascavitch, Carilynne; van Harten, Maria; Nunn, June; Newton, Tim; Sturmey, Peter; Asimakopoulou, Koula; Daly, Blanaid; Hosey, Marie Therese; Kammer, Pedro Vitali; Dougall, Alison; Geddis-Regan, Andrew; Pradhan, Archana; Setiawan, Arlette Suzy; Kerr, Bryan; Friedman, Clive S.; Cornelius, Bryant W.; Stirling, Christopher; Hamzah, Siti Zaleha; Decloux, Derek; Molina, Gustavo; Klingberg, Gunilla; Ayup, Hani; Buchanan, Heather; Anjou, Helena; Maura, Isabel; Bernal Fernandez, Ilidia Reyes; Limeres Posse, Jacobo; Hare, Jennifer; Francis, Jessica; Norderyd, Johanna; Rohani, Maryani Mohamed; Prabhu, Neeta; Ashley, Paul F.; Marques, Paula Faria; Chopra, Shalini; Pani, Sharat Chandra; Kramer, Susanne (2024). Behaviour support in dentistry: A Delphi study to agree terminology in behaviour management, COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY. . doi:10.1111/cdoe.12953
Others
  1. Ahmad Fisal, A., Francis, J., & Mohamed Rohani, M. (2022). The evolution of special needs dentistry to special care dentistry: A Malaysian perspective. Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry, 10.1111/scd.12751. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/scd.12751
Other Publications
  1. Ahmad Fauzi, N. A., & Francis, J. (2024, April 2). UM+. https://www.umresearchplus.com/let-them-wear-their-braces/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. Ahmad Fauzi, N. A., & Francis, J. (2024, April 2).https://asianewstoday.com/can-asd-children-wear-braces/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. Ahmad Fauzi, N. A., & Francis, J. (2024, April 7).https://apakhabartv.com/2024/04/07/let-them-have-their-smiles/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  4. Jessica Francis (2023).The interplay between oral frailty and physical frailty: a closer look. Newsletter of Faculty of Dentistry. 2nd edition. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  5. Jessica Francis (2023).our Teeth, Your Health. The Star Newspaper. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  6. Jessica Francis (2023)Frail Oral Health, Frail General Health. 1Twenty80 Magazine, issue 80,20-21 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  7. Francis,J.(2002).Fellowship of International Disability and Oral Health (FIADH) - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • SPECIAL CARE DENTISTRY (BEHAVIOURAL MANAGEMENT IN DENTISTRY)

PAPER PRESENTED

PLENARY SPEAKER
  1. Physical Frailty & Oral Frailty: What is the link?, 21st Penang Dental Congress, MDA (National) (24 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2024)
  2. Relationship Between Physical Frailty and Oral Frailty, IADH2024 Conference, IADH (International) (26 Sep 2024 - 29 Sep 2024)
  3. Development, Implementation and Execution of the Postgraduate Programme in SCD,Universiti Malaya, IADH2024 Conference, IADH (International) (26 Sep 2024 - 29 Sep 2024)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. What is Special Care Dentistry?, UMHRC, Faculty of Dentistry, UM (National) (08 Oct 2024 - 08 Oct 2024)
  2. Behavioural Support in Special Care Dentistry, International Dental Summer Course, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah MadaProf. (International) (15 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024)
  3. Dental Care in Dementia, Dental Care in Dementia, Genting Dementia Centre (National) (23 Sep 2023 - 23 Sep 2023)
  4. Relationship between Oral Health and Physical Frailty in Older Persons, Malaysian Congress of Geriatric Medicine (MCGM) 2022., mcgm secretariat (National) (18 Aug 2022 - 20 Aug 2022)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Congenital Anomalies Follow-up and Transitional Care, Mastering the Art of Entrepreneurship, Institute of Research Management and Services (University) (19 Dec 2023 - 20 Dec 2023)
  2. The sustainable solution to improve oral health awareness and education among older adults and their carers, Virtual Mobility Program Oral Health Care in the Elderly- Problems and Solutions , NCKU Overseas Hub in Thailand (International) (05 Jun 2023 - 12 Jun 2023)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Knowledge of Palliative Care Among Final Year Undergraduate Dental Students in Universiti Malaya and Their views on the subject-A Pilot Study, SEAADE 34th Annual Scientific Conference, National University Singapore (International) (20 Nov 2023 - 21 Dec 2023)
  2. ADAPTATION OF AN ORAL HYGIENE CARE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR NURSES CARING FOR GERIATRIC INPATIENTS, UMHRC, Faculty of Medicine (National) (02 Oct 2023 - 06 Oct 2023)
  3. Behavioural guidance in special needs dentistry: Primary-care dentists perception, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR DISABILITY AND ORAL HEALTH CONFERENCE 2022, IADH (International) (23 Dec 2022 - 26 Dec 2022)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Scd Discipline (Doctorate), University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2023) Covid-19 Pandemic and Dentistry: Perception of Dental Trainees Regarding Their Professional Skills and Career Change : How Covid-19 Impacted Professional Skills and Career Plans, National, (Reviewer)
  3. (2023) Internal Examiner Doctorate in Scd, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2023) Bds Examination Final Year, University, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2023) "Exploring The Barriers and Expectations Towards Health Care Services Among Parents/Caretakers of People With Intellectual Disability (Pwid) in Kuantan Malaysia (a Qualitative Study)"., International, (Reviewer)
  6. (2023) Bds Interview, University, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2023) Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of The Jaw: a Case Report of An Unusual Side Effect of The Adalimumab, International, (Reviewer)
  8. (2023) Proposal Defence Pelajar Phd Community Dentistry, University, (Reviewer)
  9. (2022) Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda (Bds), University, (Reviewer)
  10. (2021) Intravenous Sedation Using Midazolam for Patients With Down Syndrome Undergoing Dental Treatments, University, (Reviewer)
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Symposium : Head of Protocol and Logistics, International, (Event Organiser)
  2. (2023) Facilitator of 2023 Ncku Virtual Mobility Program, International, (Course Facilitator)
  3. (2021) AJK Persidangan Saintifik Mahasiswa Kali Ke -23 Fakulti Pergigian, University, (Event Organiser)
Media appearance
  1. (2023) Sin Chew Daily: Chronology of Life Journey With a Dental Specialist (Special Care Dentistry), National, (Interview)

PATENT/ IPR

  • A MULTI-FUNCTION SUTURE REMOVING DENTAL DEVICE
    PATENT

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Dental Screening for Genting Dementia Centre, (04 Nov 2023 - 04 Nov 2023) (National)
  • Committee Member, (04 May 2021 - 04 May 2021) (University)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal/ External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. EMERALD TEACHING AND LEARNING 2021, Microsoft Teams (17 May 2021 - 31 May 2021)
  2. GOOGLE FORM : BASICS, Kuala Lumpur (08 Jul 2021 - 08 Jul 2021)
  3. DATA MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS , Online (25 Jun 2021 - 25 Jun 2021)
  4. PUBLISHED IN NATURE JOURNAL: STRATEGY AND WORK PLAN, Nanocat, Tingkat 3, Blok a, Bangunan IAS, UM (26 Aug 2021 - 26 Aug 2021)
  5. EMERALD RESEARCH AND SUPERVISION, Online (08 Mar 2022 - 09 Mar 2022)
  6. OCTOPUS THE TALK SERIES: ACADEMIC MULTITASKING - UNDERSTANDING THE DIMENSIONS AND HOW TO COPE, Cube Fsktm Universiti Malaya (17 Jan 2023 - 17 Jan 2023)
  7. SHARING SESSION: MY FRGS JOURNEY, Microsoft Teams (27 Feb 2023 - 27 Feb 2023)
  8. PERSONAL ENTHUSIASM AS A UNIVERSITY RESEARCHER, Microsoft Teams (28 Mar 2023 - 28 Mar 2023)
  9. E-LEARNING INNOVATION ASPIRATION, Microsoft Teams (31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023)
INTERNAL COURSE
  1. PROGRAM TRANSFORMASI MINDA, Secara Dalam Talian (26 Jul 2021 - 29 Jul 2021)
CONFERENCE
  1. MALAYSIAN CONGRESS OF GERIATRIC MEDICINE, Pullman Hotel, Kuching (17 Aug 2022 - 19 Aug 2022)
  2. IADH 2022- QUALITY MATTERS. ENSURING EQUITABLE HEALTH OUTCOMES, Palais Des Congres D'Issy, Paris (21 Aug 2022 - 27 Aug 2022)
  3. 20TH PENANG DENTAL CONGRESS 2023, Setia Spice Convention Center (27 Oct 2023 - 29 Oct 2023)
  4. SEAADE 34TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE, Stephen Riady Centre (Src), University Town (Utown) (19 Nov 2023 - 21 Nov 2023)