Curriculum Vitae
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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SPECIAL NEEDS DENTISTRYSPECIAL CARE DENTISTRY
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
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DCD, (Clinical Dentistry)University of Melbourne, Australia
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BDS, (Dental Surgery)Universiti Malaya (UM)
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- Committee Members01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
- Course Coordinator01 Nov 2023 - 01 Nov 2024 (Department of Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
- Committee Members01 Jun 2023 - 01 Jun 2024 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
- Task Force Leader01 Sep 2023 - 01 Jun 2024 (University Malaya)
- Committee Members01 Nov 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 (National)
- Committee Members01 Jun 2023 - 01 Mar 2024 (University Malaya)
- Committee Members03 Jan 2022 - 03 Jan 2024 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
- Coordinator01 Jan 2023 - 01 Jan 2024 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
- Coordinator01 Jan 2023 - 01 Jan 2024 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
- Committee Members01 Aug 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 (International)
MEMBERSHIPS
- LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP, TREASURERSince 2023 (National)
- LIFE MEMBERSHIP OF NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA (NPCSM), MEMBERSince 2022 (National)
- ORDINARY MEMBER, MEMBER2023 to 2023 (International)
- ORDINARY MEMBER, MEMBER2023 to 2023 (National)
- EXECUTIVE MEMBER, TREASURER2022 to 2022 (National)
- MEMBER, MEMBER2022 to 2022 (International)
- TASK FORCE KPI AKADEMIK, FAKULTI PERGIGIAN, COMMITTEE MEMBER2021 to 2021 (University)
- ?TASKFORCE? FASILITI DI PERINGKAT JABATAN PERGIGIAN PEDIATRIK & ORTODONTIK, COMMITTEE MEMBER2021 to 2021 (University)
- ?TASKFORCE? AUDIT DI PERINGKAT JABATAN PERGIGIAN PEDIATRIK & ORTODONTIK, VICE PRESIDENT2021 to 2021 (University)
- TASKFORCE WEBINAR DI PERINGKAT JABATAN PERGIGIAN PEDIATRIK & ORTODONTIK, COMMITTEE MEMBER2021 to 2021 (University)
- MDA MALAYSIA, MEMBER2021 to 2021 (National)
- 2021 MEMBERSHIP, MEMBER2021 to 2021 (International)
- MADOH , TREASURER2021 to 2021 (National)
AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
- SEAADE 2023National University Singapore, 2023 (International)
- Fellowship of International Disability and Oral HealthIADH, 2022 (International)
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
- 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
- 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)
- Jessica Francis (2023).our Teeth, Your Health. The Star Newspaper. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
- Jessica Francis (2023)Frail Oral Health, Frail General Health. 1Twenty80 Magazine, issue 80,20-21 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
- 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
INVITED SPEAKER
- Dental Care in Dementia, Dental Care in Dementia, Genting Dementia Centre (National) (23 Sep 2023 - 23 Sep 2023)
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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)
- ADAPTATION OF AN ORAL HYGIENE CARE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR NURSES CARING FOR GERIATRIC INPATIENTS, UMHRC, Faculty of Medicine (National) (02 Oct 2023 - 06 Oct 2023)
- 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
- (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)
- (2023) Internal Examiner Doctorate in Scd, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2023) Bds Examination Final Year, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (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)
- (2023) Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of The Jaw: a Case Report of An Unusual Side Effect of The Adalimumab, International, (Reviewer)
- (2023) Bds Interview, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2023) Proposal Defence Pelajar Phd Community Dentistry, University, (Reviewer)
- (2022) Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda (Bds), University, (Reviewer)
- (2021) Intravenous Sedation Using Midazolam for Patients With Down Syndrome Undergoing Dental Treatments, University, (Reviewer)
Contribution to event
- (2024) Conference: Head of Logistics, University, (Event Organiser)
- (2023) Symposium : Head of Protocol and Logistics, International, (Event Organiser)
- (2023) Facilitator of 2023 Ncku Virtual Mobility Program, International, (Course Facilitator)
- (2021) AJK Persidangan Saintifik Mahasiswa Kali Ke -23 Fakulti Pergigian, University, (Event Organiser)
Media appearance
- (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 DEVICEPATENT
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
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EMERALD TEACHING AND LEARNING 2021, Microsoft Teams (17 May 2021 - 31 May 2021)
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GOOGLE FORM : BASICS, Kuala Lumpur (08 Jul 2021 - 08 Jul 2021)
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DATA MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS , Online (25 Jun 2021 - 25 Jun 2021)
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PUBLISHED IN NATURE JOURNAL: STRATEGY AND WORK PLAN, Nanocat, Tingkat 3, Blok a, Bangunan Ias, UM (26 Aug 2021 - 26 Aug 2021)
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EMERALD RESEARCH AND SUPERVISION, Online (08 Mar 2022 - 09 Mar 2022)
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OCTOPUS THE TALK SERIES: ACADEMIC MULTITASKING - UNDERSTANDING THE DIMENSIONS AND HOW TO COPE, Cube Fsktm Universiti Malaya (17 Jan 2023 - 17 Jan 2023)
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SHARING SESSION: MY FRGS JOURNEY, Microsoft Teams (27 Feb 2023 - 27 Feb 2023)
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PERSONAL ENTHUSIASM AS A UNIVERSITY RESEARCHER, Microsoft Teams (28 Mar 2023 - 28 Mar 2023)
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E-LEARNING INNOVATION ASPIRATION, Microsoft Teams (31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023)
INTERNAL COURSE
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PROGRAM TRANSFORMASI MINDA, Secara Dalam Talian (26 Jul 2021 - 29 Jul 2021)
CONFERENCE
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MALAYSIAN CONGRESS OF GERIATRIC MEDICINE, Pullman Hotel, Kuching (17 Aug 2022 - 19 Aug 2022)
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IADH 2022- QUALITY MATTERS. ENSURING EQUITABLE HEALTH OUTCOMES, Palais Des Congres D'Issy, Paris (21 Aug 2022 - 27 Aug 2022)
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20TH PENANG DENTAL CONGRESS 2023, Setia Spice Convention Center (27 Oct 2023 - 29 Oct 2023)
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SEAADE 34TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE, Stephen Riady Centre (Src), University Town (Utown) (19 Nov 2023 - 21 Nov 2023)