Curriculum Vitae

DR. NABIHAH BINTI DZIARUDDIN

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

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Nabihah earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2008. She then pursued postgraduate training and achieved a Master's in Clinical Dentistry (Paediatric Dentistry) with Distinction from Queen Mary University of London in 2016. In that same year, she also obtained a Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Dr. Nabihah is an active committee member of the Malaysian Association of Paediatric Dentistry (MAPD) and a member of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD). Her main areas of expertise include minimal intervention and aesthetic dentistry for children, dental treatment for children with complex conditions and special needs, and behaviour management in paediatric patients using nitrous oxide inhalational sedation.

With her exceptional qualifications and experience, Dr. Nabihah brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to her practice. She is passionate about providing the best possible dental care for her young patients, and she continually strives to enhance her expertise through ongoing education and professional development.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • MClinDent (Paediatric Dentistry), (PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY)
    Queen Mary, University of London
  • MFDS RCPS(GLASG), (Dentistry)
    Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow
  • DDS, (Dental Surgery)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • TIMBALAN KETUA FACULTY DEVELOPMENT SUB-UNIT, UMDED, FAKULTI PERGIGIAN, UNIVERSITI MALAYA
    10 Apr 2023 - 31 Jan 2026 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PENGAWALAN INFEKSI FAKULTI PERGIGIAN
    18 Dec 2023 - 18 Dec 2024 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • UNDERGRADUATE COORDINATOR FOR PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
    06 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2024 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • COORDINATOR SYSTEMIC DISEASE AND ORAL HEALTH MODULE
    13 Oct 2023 - 13 Oct 2024 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • TASK FORCE 'STUDY AND DETERMINATION OF FULL TIME- EQUIVALENT (FTE) RESEARCH' FAKULTI PERGIGIAN UM
    28 Apr 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • JAWATANKUASA KERJA KURIKULUM 'TASK FORCE' BAGI PERMOHONAN AKREDITASI PENUH PROGRAM DOKTOR PERGIGIAN PEDIATRIK
    17 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Department)
  • ORGANISING COMMITTEE 'CURING THE SILENT EPIDEMIC: CARIES AMONG SPECIAL CARE AND PAEDIATRIC PATIENTS' SYMPOSIUM
    08 Sep 2023 - 08 Sep 2023 (International)
  • PENYELARAS DAN WAKIL PENGANTARA UM EXPERT
    28 Aug 2023 - 28 Aug 2023 (University Malaya)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PENYEDIAAN BUKU PANDUAN BAGI PROGRAM BDS UNTUK KEMASUKAN SESI AKADEMIK 2023/2024
    12 Jul 2023 - 12 Jul 2023 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • ORGANISING COMMITTEE ENDO ROTARY HANDS ON TRAINING
    06 Jul 2023 - 06 Jul 2023 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • ORGANISING COMMITTEE 24TH DENTAL STUDENTS' SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE 2023
    19 Mar 2023 - 19 Mar 2023 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL TRAUMATOLOGY, MEMBER
    2024 to 2024 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY (MAPD), MEMBER
    Since 2024 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY (MAPD), SECRETARY
    2023 to present (National)
  • SOCIETY OF THE ADVANCEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA IN DENTISTRY, MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (International)
  • INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, MEMBER
    2022 to 2024 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2023 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY (MAPD), COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2023 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • International Learning Improvement & Teaching Enhancement Conference (LITEC) 2021- Silver Award
    Universiti Malaya, 2021 (International)
  • 3rd INTERNATIONAL INVENTION & INNOVATION IN DENTISTRY EXHIBITION- Gold Award
    Universiti Teknologi MARA, 2021 (International)
  • 3rd INTERNATIONAL INVENTION & INNOVATION IN DENTISTRY EXHIBITION- Gold Award
    UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA, 2021 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Lin, Galvin Sim Siang; Chin, Yu Jie; Choong, Rob Son; Wafa, Sharifah Wade'ah Wafa Syed Saadun Tarek; Dziaruddin, Nabihah; Baharin, Fadzlinda; Ismail, Ahmad Faisal (2024). Treatment Outcomes of Pulpotomy in Primary Teeth with Irreversible Pulpitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, CHILDREN-BASEL. 11(5). doi:10.3390/children11050574
  2. Abidin, Zubaidah Zanul; Salleh, Nosizana Mohd; Himratul-Aznita, Wan Harun; Ahmad, Siti Fauzza; Lim, Ghee Seong; Mohd, Noorhayati Raja; Dziaruddin, Nabihah (2023). Antifungal effects of eugenol on Candida albicans adherence to denture polymers, PEERJ. 11. doi:10.7717/peerj.15750
  3. Ibrahim, Noor Azlinaliana; Nor, Nor Azlida Mohd; Azizi, Nurul Zeety; Hamzah, Tengku Nurfarhana Nadirah Tengku; Dziaruddin, Nabihah; Musa, Sabri (2023). Retrospective analysis of dental treatment under general anesthesia among children with early childhood caries in Malaysia, JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY. 47(4), 46-53. doi:10.22514/jocpd.2023.034
  4. Lin, Galvin Sim Siang; Chin, Yu Jie; Chong, Rob Son; Baharin, Fadzlinda; Wafa, Sharifah Wadeah Wafa Syed Saadun Tarek; Dziaruddin, Nabihah (2023). Expert consensus on relevant topics for undergraduate paediatric dental curriculum using the fuzzy Delphi method: a new direction for Malaysian dental education, BMC ORAL HEALTH. 23(1). doi:10.1186/s12903-023-03130-8
  5. Dziaruddin, Nabihah; Zakaria, Ahmad Shuhud Irfani (2022). Resin Infiltration of Non-Cavitated Enamel Lesions in Paediatric Dentistry: A Narrative Review, CHILDREN-BASEL. 9(12). doi:10.3390/children9121893
Scopus
  1. Raja Mohd N., Etajuri E.A., S Palaniapan P.R., Dziaruddin N. (2023). KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE TOWARDS COVID-19 PANDEMIC AMONGST UNDERGRADUATE DENTAL STUDENT: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY, Journal of Health and Translational Medicine. 26(2), 17-23. doi:10.22452/jummec.vol26no2.3
Chapter in Books
  1. Lily, A.S., Tengku, N.N.T.H., Nabihah, D (2021). Bridging Societies in VUCA World Through Innovation (Ed). Moving Forward With The Integrated Operative Technique (I-OpTech) in Paediatric Dentistry (pp. 132-137). UUM Press.
  2. Nor Azlida Mohd Nor, Sharifah Wade ah Wafa Syed Saadun Tarek Wafa, Nabihah Dziaruddin. MECCeBOOK As A Supplementary Teaching And Learning Tool In The Management of Early Childhood Caries , pp 31-36 in : Bridging Societies in a VUCA World through Innovation. ISBN: 978-967-17051-1-7. Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia.
  3. Wafa, S. W. W., Dziaruddin, N., & Zainal Aalam, N. (2021). Fissure sealant in children and adolescents. In N. Mohd Nor & N. Ab-Murat, Preventive Dentistry Handbook (1st ed., pp. 91-100). Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya.
Article in Proceeding
  1. Dziaruddin, N., Olikh, S., Tengku Hamzah TNN. (2023, June 14-17). Validation of the Malay version of the 'parental perception and acceptance of silver diamine fluoride treatment in children' questionnaire. In Donald L. Chi (Editor), Proceedings of the 29th Congress of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (pp.47). International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
  2. Dziaruddin, N., Periasamy, K.(2023, June 14-17). Management of mandible fracture in a 15-year-old boy: a case report. In Donald L. Chi (Editor), Proceedings of the 29th Congress of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (pp.75). International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
  3. Nabihah,D. & Kalaiarasu,P. (2021, June 10-13). , Cervical lymphadenopathy with positive mycobacterial, mycoplasma and Bartonella Hensalae infection in a 7 year- old girl: A case report. Proceedings of the 28th Congress of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (pp. 333). International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry.
  4. Dziaruddin, N., Karpukhina, N., Hill, R. (2020, June). Apatite Formation Promoted by Addition of Bioactive Glass Into Glass Ionomer Cement. Paper presented at the Dentistry Virtual 2020- International Conference of Dentistry and Oral Health
Other Publications
  1. Dziaruddin, N. (2024). Mencegah kerosakan gigi & gingivitis pada kanak-kanak. Pengasuhan Positif, 2, 17-18. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. Dziaruddin, N. (2024). Preventing tooth decay & gingivitis in children. Positive Parenting, 2, 17-18. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. Dziaruddin, N. (2023, September 25). Turning dental jitters into smiles. . The Sun. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  4. Nabihah, D. (2023, December 14). Baby teeth matter more than you think. Twenty Two 13. https://twentytwo13.my/lifestyle/health-2/baby-teeth-matter-more-than-you-think/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  5. Nabihah, D.(2023, October 28). From shudders to smiles: navigating children’s fear of the dentist . Free Malaysia Today . https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2023/10/28/from-shudders-to-smiles-navigating-childrens-fear-of-the-dentist/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  6. Zainal Aalam, N., Dziaruddin,N. (2023, April - May/ Edition 1). Be SMART in stabilising caries! Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya Newsletter. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  7. Malayasia, Universiti Malaya.(2022). Guideline in the transition phase of the endemic COVID-19: Return to Open Plan Clinics. Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya - Guidelines
  8. Malaysia, Ministry of Health. (2022). Specialist Training Guide for Paediatric Dentistry. Ministry of Health, Malaysia. - Guidelines
  9. Nabihah, D., Ahmad Shuhud Irfani, Z.(2022). Development of resin infiltration. Scholarly Community Encyclopedia. 10.3390/children9121893 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  10. Bahadun, J., Ismail, N. A., Venkiteswaran, A., Joe, L. K., Radzi, M. R., Dziaruddin, N., Perumal, S., Sivapragasam, Y. & Yusoff, Z. (2020). COVID 19: Guideline To Resume Paediatric Dental Services In Malaysia. Malaysian Association of Paediatric Dentistry - Technical Report

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2023 - 2025, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Standalone Personal Health Record Mobile Application ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2020 - 2023, RU Geran - UMCares
    Peningkatan Kesedaran Dan Pengetahuan Kanak-kanak Pra-sekolah Terhadap Kesihatan Oral Melalui Program ?teddy Bear Dental Clinic? ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2020 - 2022, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    The Effectiveness of the Biannual versus SMART Technique Following SDF Application in Arresting Early Childhood Caries (ECC): A Randomised Control Trial ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2020 - 2022, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Parental Perception on Staining of Teeth and Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) Following Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) Treatment in Children with Early Childhood Caries ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2021 - 2022, RU Geran - ADEC
    Addressing The Digital Challenge In Clinical Paediatric Dentistry ( Co-Researcher)
University
  1. 2023 - 2026, University Grant
    Parental Acceptance Of Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatment for Early Childhood Caries and its Associated Factors ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2024 - 2025, University Grant
    Oral Health Needs and Barriers to care in children with congenital heart diseases (CHD) ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2022 - 2024, University Grant
    Development and Evaluation of the Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation Early Detection and Intervention Training Module (MIH-EDIT) for Dental Therapists ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2022 - 2023, University Grant
    Modification And Validation Of The Malay Version Of 'parental Perception And Acceptance Of Black Staining Of Teeth Following Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatment In Children' Questionnaire ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Program Gigi: Gigi Ideal, Gigi Impian Untuk Masyarakat Bandar B40, National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia (NIBM)
    01 Nov 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Modern VS Classic Paediatric Restoration Techniques, Smile Mastery Webinar, Smile Mastery (International) (30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2024)
  2. Vital Pulp Therapy 'Young Permanent Teeth', The current approach to vital pulp therapy, Endo Geek (International) (25 Oct 2022 - 25 Oct 2022)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Validation of the Malay version of the 'parental perception and acceptance of silver diamine fluoride treatment in children' questionnaire, 29th Congress of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry, International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (International) (14 Jun 2023 - 17 Jun 2023)
  2. Apatite formation Promoted by Addition of Bioactive Glass into Glass Ionomer Cements, Dentistry Virtual 2020, Brazillian Dental Association (International) (13 Jun 2020 - 14 Jun 2020)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Revitalizing Young Smiles: Decoronation and Fiber-Reinforced Composite Bridges in Managing Infraoccluded Tooth, The 22nd World Congress on Dental Traumatology, The International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) (International) (12 Jul 2024 - 15 Jul 2024)
  2. Management of mandible fracture in a 15-year-old boy: A case report, 29th Congress of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry, International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (International) (14 Jun 2023 - 17 Jun 2023)
  3. Cervical Lymphadenopathy with Positive Mycobacterial, Mycoplasma and Bartonella Hensalae Infection in a 7- Year- Old Girl : A Case Report, 28th Congress of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry, International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (International) (10 Jun 2021 - 13 Jun 2021)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Assessing Dental Anxiety in Children: An Integrated Approach Using My-Acdas and Hrv Biofeedback, University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2024) Effectiveness of I-Mdas in Measuring Dental Anxiety Among Patients With Special Needs : a Randomised Cross- Over Study, University, (Reviewer)
  3. (2023) Use of Behaviour Change Theory to Improve Home-Based Toothbrushing Practice in Children: a Scoping Review, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2023) 30 Months Survival of Silver Modified Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (Smart) With or Without Papain Based Gel in Children With Molar Incisor Hypomineralization, University, (Reviewer)
  5. (2022) Proposal Defence- Dental Anxiety Coping Module Based On Paediatric Dental Patients' Feedback, University, (Reviewer)
  6. (2022) Internal Examinar for Research Viva - Use of Virtual Reality in Managing Dental Anxiety in Children: An Umbrella Review- Master of Oral Science, University, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2022) Internal Examinar for Research Viva- Cross Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of Parenting and Children Tooth Brushing Assessment (Pacta)- Master of Oral Science, University, (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2020) Modul Bersepadu Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda Pembedahan Pergigian (BDS) 2020/2021, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya
  2. (2020) 22nd Dental Students' Scientific Conference, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya
  3. (2020) Clinical Audit for MClinDent (Paediatric Dentistry) 2020/2021, Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry
  4. (2019) Pembentangan 'Case Presentation' Tahun 5 2019/2020, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya
  5. (2019) Paediatric Dentistry Course Year 3 2020/2021, Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2023) PARENTING STYLES AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH CHILDREN'S DENTAL ANXIETY IN MALAYSIAN CONTEXT, NOORFARAHAIN OTHMAN (Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM))
Master
  1. (2020) The Effects Of Silver Diamine Flouride Deproteinizing Agent In Hypomineralized Molar, Sarah Lim Wan-Lin
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2023) ORAL MUCOSAL LESIONS AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH SYSTEMIC DISEASE
  2. (2023) ORAL HEALTH STATUS IN ONCOLOGY PAEDIATRIC PATIENTS
  3. (2022) STAINLESS STEEL CROWN SUCCESS USING THE HALL TECHNIQUE ON CARIES PRIMARY MOLARS-A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2023) NA - Master of Oral Science / Doctor in Clinical Dentistry (Paediatric Dentistry)
  2. () DKGC6180 - Child Dental Health
  3. () DSA7010 - Paediatric Dentistry
Bachelor
  1. (2023) DIA3006 - Paediatric Dentistry I
  2. (2023) DIA4006 - Paediatric Dentistry Ii
  3. (2023) DIA5003 - Paediatric Dentistry III
  4. () DIA3006 - Paediatric Dentistry I
  5. () DIA4006 - Paediatric Dentistry Ii
  6. () DIA5003 - Paediatric Dentistry III

PATENT/IPR

  • Guideline in the transition phase of the endemic COVID-19: Return to Open Plan Clinics
    COPYRIGHT
  • Clinical cases in Early Childhood Caries (handbook)
    COPYRIGHT

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Program Oral Health Education 2023 'Dari Senyuman Jatuh Ke Hati', (06 May 2023 - 06 May 2023) (National)
  • Malaya Bera Dental Clinic - Visit to Faculty of Dentistry, (28 Feb 2023 - 28 Feb 2023) (University)
  • Malaya Bear Dental Clinic - Visit to Tadikum, (21 Feb 2023 - 21 Feb 2023) (University)
  • 8km Virtual Run/Walk Mouth Cancer Awareness Week 2020, (21 Oct 2020 - 21 Oct 2020)
  • 5km Charity Tkc Walk-a-Run 3.0 2020 (Twrc 3.0-"Go Green")(Mgc/Tkc Oga), (19 Jan 2020 - 19 Jan 2020)