Curriculum Vitae

DR. MYRNA NURLATIFAH ZAKARIA

Dental Lecturer
  • Department of Restorative Dentistry
    Faculty of Dentistry
  • 0379674881

BIOGRAPHY

Senior Lecturer in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at Universiti Malaya. Holds a DDS and Specialist in Conservative Dentistry degrees from Padjadajran University, Indonesia, and a PhD in Endodontics from Kyushu University, Japan. Research interests include biomolecular microbiology, disinfection, anti-biofilm therapeutic strategies, biomaterials, regenerative endodontics and diversity of oral microbiome.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PHD, (Dental Science)
    Kyushu University, Japan
  • MCLINDENT, (Endodontic)
    Universitas Padjadjaran
  • DDS, (Dental Surgery)
    Universitas Padjadjaran

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Coordinator: Year 4 Endodontic Undergraduate 2023-2024
    01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 (Department)
  • Course Coordinator
    17 Oct 2022 - 19 Aug 2023 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Coordinator
    17 Oct 2022 - 18 Aug 2023 (Department)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL RESEARCH , MALAYSIA SECTION, MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (National)
  • COMMINTTEE MEMBER OF INTERNATIONAL DIVISION INDONESIAN CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY ASSOCIATION (IKORGI), COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2020 to present (International)
  • INDONESIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION MEMBER, MEMBER
    2021 to 2023 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Tuygunov, Nozimjon; Khairunnisa, Zahra; Yahya, Noor Azlin; Aziz, Azwatee Abdul; Zakaria, Myrna Nurlatifah; Israilova, Nigora Amanullaevna; Cahyanto, Arief (2024). Bioactivity and remineralization potential of modified glass ionomer cement: A systematic review of the impact of calcium and phosphate ion release, DENTAL MATERIALS JOURNAL. 43(1), 1-10. doi:10.4012/dmj.2023-132
  2. Cahyanto, Arief; Liemidia, Michella; Karlina, Elin; Zakaria, Myrna Nurlatifah; Shariff, Khairul Anuar; Sukotjo, Cortino; El-Ghannam, Ahmed (2023). Bioactive Carbonate Apatite Cement with Enhanced Compressive Strength via Incorporation of Silica Calcium Phosphate Composites and Calcium Hydroxide, MATERIALS. 16(5). doi:10.3390/ma16052071
  3. Nasution, Dewi L. I.; Furuta, Michiko; Li, Huihua; Zakaria, Myrna Nurlatifah; Takeshita, Toru; Peres, Marco A.; Yamashita, Yoshihisa (2023). Longitudinal association between periodontal condition and glycaemic status in middle-aged adults: A cross-lagged panel analysis, JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY. . doi:10.1111/jcpe.13809
  4. Sidiqa, Atia Nurul; Zakaria, Myrna Nurlatifah; Cahyanto, Arief; Joni, I. Made; Maskoen, Ani Melani (2023). Carbonation inhibitor by polyethylene glycol encapsulation of calcium hydroxide fine particles to improve antimicrobial and root canal penetration properties, HELIYON. 9(7). doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18005
  5. Takao, Naohiro; Furuta, Michiko; Takeshita, Toru; Kageyama, Shinya; Goto, Takuro; Zakaria, Myrna N.; Takeuchi, Kenji; Yamashita, Yoshihisa (2023). Association of second-hand smoke exposure, quantified by salivary cotinine, with dental caries in Japanese adolescents, JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCE. 65(2), 107-110. doi:10.2334/josnusd.22-0388
  6. Tuygunov, Nozimjon; Zakaria, Myrna Nurlatifah; Yahya, Noor Azlin; Aziz, Azwatee Abdul; Cahyanto, Arief (2023). Efficacy and bone-contact biocompatibility of glass ionomer cement as a biomaterial for bone regeneration: A systematic review, JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS. 146. doi:10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106099
Scopus
  1. Cahyanto A., Liemidia M., Karlina E., Zakaria M.N., Shariff K.A., Sukotjo C., El-Ghannam A. (2023). Bioactive Carbonate Apatite Cement with Enhanced Compressive Strength via Incorporation of Silica Calcium Phosphate Composites and Calcium Hydroxide, Materials. 16(5). doi:10.3390/ma16052071
  2. Sidiqa A.N., Zakaria M.N., Cahyanto A., Joni I.M., Maskoen A.M. (2023). Carbonation inhibitor by polyethylene glycol encapsulation of calcium hydroxide fine particles to improve antimicrobial and root canal penetration properties, Heliyon. 9(7). doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18005
  3. Takao N., Furuta M., Takeshita T., Kageyama S., Goto T., Zakaria M.N., Takeuchi K., Yamashita Y. (2023). Association of second-hand smoke exposure, quantified by salivary cotinine, with dental caries in Japanese adolescents, Journal of oral science. 65(2), 107-110. doi:10.2334/josnusd.22-0388
Others
  1. Che Ab Aziz Z.a., Nair E.B., Zakaria M.N., Mohd Noor N.S., & Azami N.H. Effect of gutta-percha solvents on the push-out bond strength to root dentin of a syringe-mixed resin sealer and premixed bioceramic sealer. American Journal of Dentistry
  2. Artilia, I., Sidiqa, A. N., Fakhira, Z. P., Zakaria, M. N., El-Ghannam, A., & Cahyanto, A. (2022). Morphology, Crystal Size and Crystallinity Degree of Silica-Calcium Phosphate Composite (S) and Apatite Cement Formulation - In Vitro Bioactivity Test. In Materials Science Forum (Vol. 1069, pp. 121 128). Trans Tech Publications, Ltd. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-53nqp6
  3. Megasari, E., Dharsono, H. D. A., Zakaria, M. N., Pramudita, S., & Cahyanto, A. (2022). Carbonate Apatite Crystal Formation in Novel Endodontic Sealer. In Solid State Phenomena (Vol. 337, pp. 81 86). Trans Tech Publications, Ltd. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-4z0f19

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2022 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Investigating Bacteria Derived Biosurfactant As A Novel Antimicrobial And Antibiofilm Agent To Control Oral Pathogens Biofilms ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2024 - 2025, University Grant
    Biocompatibility of irrigation solutions to dental-derived mesenchymal stem cells in non-vital regenerative endodontic procedure: A systematic review of in vitro studies ( Principal Investigator(PI))

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Judge in The National Dental Student's Scientific Conference 2023 (Art On Wax Competition), National, (Internal Evaluator)
  2. (2022) Pengaruh Penambahan Nanofiber Sisal Berbagai Konsentrasi Pada Siler Resin Epoksi Terhadap Daya Pembasahan dan Daya Antibakteri Terhadap Streptococcus Mutans, International, (Reviewer)
  3. (2022) Pengaruh Ekstrak Jahe Gajah (Zingiber Officinale Var. Officinarum) Terhadap Streptococcus Mutans (in Vitro), International, (Reviewer)
  4. (2022) The Differences in The Level of Adherence to The Mediterranean Diet On Lipid Profile Level and Plasma Atherogenic Index in Dyslipidemia Patients, International, (Reviewer)
  5. (2022) Uncut Enamel for Long-Term Bonded Composite Restoration On Multiple Diastema Closure Cases, International, (Reviewer)
  6. (2022) Effect of Preflaring On The Accuracy of Endodontic Length Determination by Four Electronic Apex Locators, International, (Reviewer)
  7. (2022) The Effects of Two Instrumentation Techniques for Vdw.Rotate Instruments On The Apical Extrusion of Debris and Irrigants: An in Vitro Study, International, (Reviewer)
Contribution to event
  1. (2022) Online Consultation (Oral Health), International, (Course Facilitator)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2019) Fabrication of nano calcium hydroxide with combination of nisin as endodontic intracanal medicament, Atia Nurul Sidiqa (Universiti Padjajaran, Bandung)
Master
  1. (2023) INVESTIGATION OF BIOSURFACTANT AS ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT AGAINST ORAL BACTERIA, ZAHRA KHAIRUNNISA
  2. (2023) EFFECT OF LIPOPEPTIDE BIOSURFACTANTS ON CHANGES IN MICROBIAL VIABILITY AND ADHESION GENES EXPRESSION INVOLVED IN ORAL BIOFILM FORMATION, DINDA KURNIA FITRI
  3. (2019) -, ESHANA BANERJEE NAIR
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2022) EVALUATION OF SMEAR LAYER REMOVAL ABILITY OF AN EXPERIMENTAL BIOSURFACTAN IRRIGATION BY SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2022) DCGC6180 - M Clin Dent Yr 4
Bachelor
  1. (2022) PBL - Problem Based Learning Year 2
  2. (2022) DIA2003 - Dental Materials & Dental Technology
  3. (2022) DIA3003 - Operative & Endodontic I
  4. (2022) DIA4003 - Operative & Endodontic Ii

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Oral Health Online Consultation, (01 Apr 2022 - 12 Jul 2022) (International)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
CONFERENCE
  1. BLOOM RESEARCH DISCOVERY SERIES 2023, National University of Singapore (18 Jul 2023 - 21 Jul 2023)
  2. PENN ENDODONTIC GLOBAL SYMPOSIUM, Bangkok Convention Centre (26 Jul 2023 - 29 Jul 2023)