Curriculum Vitae

DR. MYRNA NURLATIFAH ZAKARIA

Dental Lecturer
  • Department of Restorative Dentistry
    Faculty of Dentistry
  • myrna.n.zakaria
  • 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.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • ENDODONTICS
    Medical And Health Sciences, Dentistry, Dentistry Sciences
  • MEDICAL BIOMATERIAL
    Applied Science And Technology, Biotechnology, Medical Biotechnology

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

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

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Head of Dental Pulp and Periodontium in Health and Disease integrated module 2024/2025
    01 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Head of Clinical Based Reasoning Module 2024/2025
    01 Aug 2024 - 16 Jul 2025 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Head of Scientific Committee
    31 Aug 2024 - 05 Dec 2024 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • 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

  • IADR MALAYSIAN SECTION, MEMBER
    2024 to 2025 (National)
  • COMMINTTEE MEMBER OF INTERNATIONAL DIVISION INDONESIAN CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY ASSOCIATION (IKORGI), COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2020 to 2025 (International)
  • MEMBER PERSATUAN DOKTER GIGI INDONESIA (PDGI), MEMBER
    2020 to 2025 (International)
  • MEMBER OF ASSOCIATION OF INDONESIAN DENTIST (PERSATUAN DOKTER GIGI INDONESIA/PDGI), MEMBER
    2020 to 2025 (International)
  • INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL RESEARCH , MALAYSIA SECTION, MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (National)
  • INDONESIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION MEMBER, MEMBER
    2021 to 2023 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2024, Universiti Malaya

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Ab Aziz, Zeti Adura Che; Nair, Eshana Banerjee; Zakaria, Myrna Nurlatifah; Noor, Nora Sakina Mohd; Azam, Noor Hayati (2024). 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. 37(1), 35-38
  2. Khairunnisa, Z.; Tuygunov, N.; Cahyanto, A.; Aznita, W. H.; Purwasena, I. A.; Noor, N. S. M.; Azami, N. H.; Zakaria, M. N. (2024). Potential of microbial-derived biosurfactants for oral applications-a systematic review, BMC ORAL HEALTH. 24(1). doi:10.1186/s12903-024-04479-0
  3. Purwasena, Isty Adhitya; Fitri, Dinda Kurnia; Putri, Destaya Mentari; Endro, Hartanto; Zakaria, Myrna Nurlatifah (2024). Lipopeptide biosurfactant as a potential root canal irrigation agent: Antimicrobial and anti-biofilm evaluation, JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY. 144. doi:10.1016/j.jdent.2024.104961
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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. EXTRACTION, CHARACTERIZATION, AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF F7 BIOSURFACTANT FROM BACILLUS CLAUSII AGAINST ORAL PATHOGEN KEY PLAYERS: K Zahra, MN Zakaria, HAW Harun, PI Adhitya, NH Azami, SNM Noor, Journal of Health and Translational Medicine (JUMMEC), 253-257
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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 INTEREST

  • Endodontic (Endodontic desinfection, Regenereration)
  • Microbiology (oral microbiology, oral biofilm)

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))
University
  1. 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. (2024) Review Article, International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2024) Review Article, International, (Reviewer)
  3. (2024) Panel Bagi Pembentangan ‘Candidature Defence’ Untuk Calon Doktor Falsafah (Ph.D) - Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Hussain Al-Jawhar (S2003116/1), University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2023) Judge in The National Dental Student's Scientific Conference 2023 (Art On Wax Competition), National, (Internal Evaluator)
  5. (2023) Fabrication of Silica-Substituted Carbonate Apatite Blocks Through Phase Transformation Process from Silica-Substituted Octacalcium Phosphate Blocks, International, (Reviewer)
  6. (2023) The Effect of Guava Fruitghurt On The Number of Colonies Escherichia Coli in The Digestive Tract of Rats, International, (Reviewer)
  7. (2023) The Relationship of Backpack Weight and Overload to The Incidence of Low Back Pain in Students of 5 Senior High School Cimahi, International, (Reviewer)
  8. (2022) Pengaruh Penambahan Nanofiber Sisal Berbagai Konsentrasi Pada Siler Resin Epoksi Terhadap Daya Pembasahan dan Daya Antibakteri Terhadap Streptococcus Mutans, International, (Reviewer)
  9. (2022) Pengaruh Ekstrak Jahe Gajah (Zingiber Officinale Var. Officinarum) Terhadap Streptococcus Mutans (in Vitro), International, (Reviewer)
  10. (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)
  11. (2022) Uncut Enamel for Long-Term Bonded Composite Restoration On Multiple Diastema Closure Cases, International, (Reviewer)
  12. (2022) Effect of Preflaring On The Accuracy of Endodontic Length Determination by Four Electronic Apex Locators, International, (Reviewer)
  13. (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 external organisation
  1. (2024) Clinical Comprehensive Case External Examiner. Student Name: Tika Ikke Ivanti, International, (Technical Advisor)
  2. (2024) Clinical Comprehensive Case External Examiner. Student Name: Suryana Tamba, International, (Technical Advisor)
  3. (2024) Clinical Comprehensive Case External Examiner. Student Name: Frida Maya Rustiqa, International, (Technical Advisor)
Contribution to event
  1. (2022) Online Consultation (Oral Health), International, (Course Facilitator)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2024) Exploring the Small Molecule Resveratrol for Antimicrobial Use in Endodontic Theraphy
  2. (2022) EVALUATION OF SMEAR LAYER REMOVAL ABILITY OF AN EXPERIMENTAL BIOSURFACTAN IRRIGATION BY SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
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. (2024) EFFECT OF LIPOPEPTIDE BIOSURFACTANTS ON CHANGES IN MICROBIAL VIABILITY AND ADHESION GENES EXPRESSION INVOLVED IN ORAL BIOFILM FORMATION, DINDA KURNIA FITRI
  2. (2024) Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Potential of F7 Biosurfactant Isolated From Bacillus Clausii Against Oral Pathogen, ZAHRA KHAIRUNNISA
  3. (2022) Effect of Gutta-Percha Solvents on the Bond Strength of a Resin and Calcium Silicate Based Sealer to Root Dentine., ESHANA BANERJEE NAIR

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2024) DSX7001 - Research Methodology
  2. (2022) DCGC6180 - M Clin Dent Yr 4
Bachelor
  1. (2024) NA - Gdp
  2. (2024) DIA3003 - Operative & Endodontic I
  3. (2024) DIA4003 - Operative Dentistry & Endodontic Ii
  4. (2024) 5003 - Operative Dentistry &Endodontics III
  5. (2024) NA - Pbl Year 2
  6. (2022) PBL - Problem Based Learning Year 2
  7. (2022) DIA2003 - Dental Materials & Dental Technology
  8. (2022) DIA3003 - Operative & Endodontic I
  9. (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)
  3. WORSKSHOP:FUNDAMENTAL MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS CULTURE 2024, Ombl, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya (11 Jun 2024 - 12 Jun 2024)
  4. MES ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING & AGM 2024 & POST CONFERENCE WORKSHOP, Royal Chulan, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur (28 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2024)
  5. PENN ENDODONTIC GLOBAL SYMPOSIUM, Bali International Convention Centre (16 Jan 2025 - 20 Jan 2025)
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. RESPONSIBLE CARE AND USE LABORATORY ANIMAL COURSE (RCULAC), Syarahan- The Cube Aras 4, Fakulti Perubatan Praktikal - Makmal D6 Md 1, Aras 5 Fakulti Perubatan, UM (08 Jan 2024 - 10 Jan 2024)