Curriculum Vitae

DR. NATRAH BINTI AHMAD FUAD

Dental Lecturer
  • Department of Restorative Dentistry
    Faculty of Dentistry
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BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Natrah Ahmad Fuad is a dental lecturer specialising in Endodontics at the Department of Restorative Dentistry, Universiti Malaya. She obtained her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from Universiti Malaya in 2017 and subsequently served as a dental officer at Klinik Pergigian Bangsar from 2018 to 2020. In 2020, she pursued postgraduate studies in endodontology and completed her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent) in Endodontology with distinction at the Edinburgh Dental Institute, University of Edinburgh, in 2023. Dr. Natrah further advanced her qualifications by attaining the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MFDS RCSEd) in 2020, the Membership in Endodontics (MEndo RCSEd) in 2023, and the Fellowship in Endodontics (FEndo RCSEd) in 2025. Her current research interests include digital endodontics, endodontic bioceramic materials, regenerative endodontics, dental trauma management, and dental education.

 
 
 

 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • M Endo, (ENDODONTICS)
    Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
  • PHD (DClinDent) ENDO, (CLINICAL DENTISTRY)
    Edinburgh University, United Kingdom
  • MFDS, (Dental Surgery)
    Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
  • BDS, (Dental Surgery)
    Universiti Malaya (um)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Committee Members
    01 Mar 2025 - 01 Mar 2027 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI AHLI JAWATANKUASA IJAZAH DASAR (JKID), FAKULTI PERGIGIAN BAGI SESI AKADEMIK 2025/2026
    12 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2026 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Task Force Member
    10 Oct 2025 - 01 Oct 2026 (Department)
  • Secretary
    28 Sep 2025 - 27 Sep 2026 (National)
  • Year 4 Endodontic Coordinatory
    01 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 (Department)
  • Endodontic Discipline E-Learning Course Coordinator
    12 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2025 (Faculty)
  • Assistant Coordinator for Year 3 Endodontic Discipline
    01 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 (Faculty)
  • Cariology Intergrated Module Committee Member (CARIO 2024/2025)
    11 Oct 2024 - 01 Oct 2025 (Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Timbalan Penyelaras Kursus Tahun 3, Ijazah Dasar, Disiplin Endodontik
    01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Timbalan Penyelaras Klinikal, Disiplin Endodontik
    01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Committee Member for the Sponsorship Bureau for the 5th UM-CMU Joint Postgraduate Research Symposium 2024
    31 Aug 2024 - 05 Dec 2024 (Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • APPOINTMENT TO THE LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE FOR THE 35TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE OF THE SOUTHEAST ASIA ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION (SEAADE 2024)
    20 Aug 2024 - 27 Nov 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Head of Protocol and Events (Opening & Closing ceremonies) committee
    14 Jun 2024 - 10 Oct 2024 (University Malaya)
  • PELANTIKAN PENGADIL BAGI PROGRAM UM HEALTH ACADEMIA MONTH &RESEARCH CARNIVAL (UM HAMRC) 2024
    18 Sep 2024 - 18 Sep 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Head of Dental Education Video Committee Event: Dental Students' Talent & Innovation Competition (DSTIC)
    22 Apr 2024 - 27 Apr 2024 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • 25TH UNIVERSITI MALAYA & 3RD INTERNATIONAL DENTAL STUDENTS' SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE 2024, FAKULTI PERGIGIAN UNIVERSITI MALAYA
    14 Nov 2023 - 27 Apr 2024 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MEMBERSHIP AD EUNDEM OF THE FACULTY OF DENTAL SURGERY, MEMBER
    2025 to present (International)
  • MEMBERSHIP OF THE FACULTY OF DENTAL SURGERY (MFDS), ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND AD EUNDEM, MEMBER
    2025 to present (International)
  • MEMBERSHIP IN ENDODONTICS (MENDO), MEMBER
    2023 to 2025 (International)
  • MEMBERSHIP OF THE FACULTY OF DENTAL SURGERY, MEMBER
    2020 to 2025 (International)
  • COMMITTEE MEMBER, MALAYSIAN ENDODONTIC SOCIETY, MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • 1st Winner of The Scientific Poster Competition: Case Report
    2025, Universitas Indonesia,  (International)
  • Fellowship in Endodontics
    2025, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh,  (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Ying, Lim Hui; Abdullah, Mariam; Fuad, Natrah Ahmad; Seong, Lim Ghee; Azami, Noor Hayati; Noor, Nora Sakina Mohd; Zakaria, Myrna Nurlatifah (2025). Biocompatibility of irrigation solutions to dental-derived mesenchymal stem cells in regenerative endodontic procedure: a systematic review of in vitro studies, ODONTOLOGY. . doi:10.1007/s10266-025-01087-4
  2. Mohamed Rohani, Maryani; Ahmad Fuad, Natrah; Ahmad, Mas Suryalis; Esa, Rashidah (2022). Impact of the special care dentistry education on Malaysian students' attitudes, self-efficacy and intention to treat people with learning disability, EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION. . doi:10.1111/eje.12756
ESCI
  1. Fuad, Natrah Ahmad; Philpott, Robert J.; Cresta, Marialena (2025). Post-operative pain as a risk factor for reduced quality of life after root canal treatment: A prospective clinical study, SAUDI DENTAL JOURNAL. 37(4-6). doi:10.1007/s44445-025-00006-1
Others
  1. Fuad, N. A., Cresta, M., & Walls, A. (2025). Immature maxillary central incisors with horizontal root fractures and coronal fragment avulsion: A case study. Dental Update, 52(6), 419–428.
  2. Mohamed Rohani, M., Ahmad Fuad, N., Ahmad, M. S., & Esa, R. (2022). Impact of the special care dentistry education on Malaysian students’ attitudes, self efficacy and intention to treat people with learning disability. European Journal of Dental Education. https://doi.org/10.1111/eje.12756
  3. Fuad, N. A., Jacob, J., Koh, W. T., Mani, S. A., Lim, W.-L. S., Wong, C. S., Joshi, V. K., Rohani, M. M., & Zwetchkenbaum, S. (2015). Special Care Dentistry Curriculum at The Undergraduate Level : Students’ Prespective. Journal of Dentistry Indonesia, 22(3). https://doi.org/10.14693/jdi.v22i3.976 ‌
Other Publications
  1. Ahmad Fuad, N., & Mohamed Radzi, N. D. (2025, March 30). From Chalkboards To Cloud Learning. BusinessToday (Malaysia). - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  2. Ahmad Fuad, N. (2024, April 21). A joyful Eid amidst dental challenges. Wilayah.com.my. https://www.wilayah.com.my - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  3. Ahmad Fuad, N. (2024, April 27). Don't let them get in the way of celebrations! ApakHabarTV. https://www.apakhabartv.com - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  4. Ahmad Fuad, N., Cresta, M., & Walls, A. (2024). Immature maxillary central incisors with horizontal root fractures and concomitant coronal fragment avulsion: What should we do? Case report with a 9-year follow-up. Dental Update - Case Study
  5. Special Issue:European Society of Endodontology: Abstracts from the 21st Biennial Congress ‘Shedding Northern Lights on Endodontics’, 6th–9th September Helsinki, Finland (2023). R105 - Will L-PRF be the future of endodontic microsurgery? 57 (S1), 47 - Meeting Abstract

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2025 - 2027, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Unravelling the Link between Type 2 Diabetes and the Pulp Space ( Co-Researcher)
University
  1. 2025 - 2028, University Grant
    Biocompatibility and antibacterial effects of resveratrol for regenerative endodontie procedures: A preliminary in vitro study ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2025 - 2027, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Influence of Diode Laser Conditioning on Fibre Post Bond Strength, Intracanal Surface Morphology and Root Surface Temperature ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2024 - 2026, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Unravelling the therapeutic mechanisms of optimised PRF in the quest for enhanced periapical wound healing ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2025 - 2026, University Grant
    What Patients Say About Dental Services in Malaysia: A google Review Analysis ( Co-Researcher)

PAPER PRESENTED

POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Cemental Tear: Diagnostic Complexities and Rethinking Treatment Planning Strategies, Dental Research Summit on International Joint Symposium 2025: Fostering Collaboration and Breakthroughs in Oral Science, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Indonesia (International) (26 Sep 2025 - 26 Sep 2025)
  2. Cemental Tear: Diagnostic and treatment challenges, European Society of Endodontology (ESE) Biannual Conference, European Society of Endodontology (ESE) (International) (03 Sep 2025 - 06 Sep 2025)
  3. Determinants of post-operative pain and quality of life following root canal treatment: A prospective clinical study, European Society of Endodontology (ESE) Biannual Conference, European Society of Endodontology (ESE) (International) (03 Sep 2025 - 06 Sep 2025)
  4. DENTAL TRAUMA AND ITS CONSEQUENCES: THE DELAYED MANAGEMENT AND THE ADVANTAGES OF LEUKOCYTE-AND PLATELET-RICH FIBRIN (L-PRF), THE 22ND WORLD CONGRESS ON DENTAL TRAUMATOLOGY, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL TRAUMATOLOGY (IADT) (International) (12 Jul 2024 - 15 Jul 2024)
  5. Will L-PRF be the future of endodontic microsurgery?, European Society of Endodontology (ESE) Congress, European Society of Endodontology (International) (06 Sep 2023 - 09 Sep 2023)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2025) Panel for Mosc Restorative Proposal Defense, University, (Reviewer)
  2. (2025) Journal Reviewer for 3 Times in 2025, International, (Reviewer)
  3. (2025) Journal Reviewer, National, (Reviewer)
  4. (2025) Journal Reviewer, National, (Reviewer)
  5. (2025) Reviewer for The European Endodontic Journal, International, (Reviewer)
  6. (2025) Panel for Research Proposal Defence by Doctorate (restorative Dentistry) Students, Year 1 (cohort 2024/2025), University, (Reviewer)
  7. (2024) Independent Reviewer for The Article Entitled Three-year Follow-up Case Report: Root Canal Therapy Combined With Intentional Replantation for Treating Type Illb Dens Invaginatus in a Maxillary Lateral Incisor, International, (Reviewer)
  8. (2024) Journal Reviewer, International, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2025) Speaker (lecture and Workshop). Title: Getting Started With Hyflex Ogsf: Your Gateway to Efficient Endodontics, International, (Resource Person)
  2. (2025) Mfds Examiner for The Royal College of Surgeons of England, International, (Academic Appointment )
  3. (2025) Coltene Key Opinion Leader in The Field of Endodontic & Restorative, International, (Resource Person)
  4. (2025) Malaysian Endodontic Society Secretary 2024/2025, National, (Resource Person)
Contribution to event
  1. (2025) Committee Member for The Opening Ceremony and Scate Night, National, (Event Organiser)
  2. (2024) Speaker for Dental Trauma Symposium, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2024) Organising Committee for The Malaysian Endodontic Society Annual Scientific Meeting, National, (Event Organiser)
  4. (2024) Speaker for Malaysia X Taiwan Bilateral Clinical Exchange Programme 2024 - Talk On Postgraduate Pathways, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2024) Co-chairperson 2, National, (Event Organiser)
  6. (2024) Panelists for Talk by Inspiring Dentists (tbid) 2024, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  7. (2024) Webinar Speaker: The Perio-endo Dilemma. What Should We Do?, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  8. (2024) Invitation as Speaker for Charting a Smile Career: Dentists’ Stories 2024, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  9. (2024) Speaker, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
Mentoring
  1. (2024) Osce Study Group 2024 by Apdsa Malaysian Division - Apdsa Indonesian Division, International, (Academic Advisor)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2025) PENEMPATAN ELEKTIF DARI INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (IMU), MALAYSIA - LAU YEE YEN
  2. (2025) ENEMPATAN ELEKTIF DARI INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (IMU), MALAYSIA - Natalie Lum Xin Yi
  3. (2025) Effect of Diode Laser Treatment on Bonding of Composite To Enamel After Bleaching
  4. (2025) DENTAL LOUPES AND RESTORATIVE TREATMENT: ASSESSING CLINICAL PRECISION IN UNDERGRADUATE TRAINING
  5. (2025) Comparative Analysis of Bio-C Temp and Calcium Hydroxide Residue Removal Prior to Obturation
  6. (2025) APPOINTMENT AS SUPERVISOR STUDENTS FROM UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA
  7. (2025) APPOINTMENT AS SUPERVISOR FOR CLINICAL OBSERVATION ACTIVITY- VISIT BY STUDENTS FROM UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA
  8. (2024) Unravelling the therapeutic mechanisms of optimised PRF in the quest for enhanced periapical wound healing
  9. (2024) The Utilisation of Dental Practicality Index (DPI) in tooth restorability assessment
  10. (2024) P E L A N T I K A N S E B A G A I P E N Y E L I A B A G I P E L A J A R P E N E M P A T A N E L E K T I F D A RI UNIVERSITAS HASANUDDIN, INDONESIA
  11. (2024) PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI PENYELIA BAGI PELAJAR PENEMPATAN ELEKTIF DARI SARDAR BEGUM DENTAL COLLEGE PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN
  12. (2024) Mentor-mentee for year 3, 4, 5 students (Academic year 2023/2024)

TEACHING

Doctor Of Philosophy
  1. (2024) DYB8004 - Periodontology Ii
Master
  1. (2024) DIA7012 - Mosc Restorative Dentistry
Bachelor
  1. (2024) DIA5007 - General Dental Practice III
  2. (2024) DIA3003 - Operative & Endodontic I
  3. (2024) DIA5002 - Operative & Endodontic III

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Coltene Key Opinion Leader in The Field of Endodontic & Restorative, (06 Nov 2025 - 07 Dec 2025) (International)
  • Organising Committee Member During The Asean Geriatric Dentistry Conference, (14 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025) (National)
  • Pelantikan Sebagai Penelia Bagi 2025 International Undergraduate Dental Clinical Skills Competition ( I D S ) Anjuran The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, (05 Aug 2025 - 05 Aug 2025) (National)
  • Advisor of Senior-freshie-staff (sfs) Night 2024, (29 Aug 2024 - 08 Nov 2024) (University)
  • Participant of Cleft Lip and Palate (clap) Run 2024, (23 Jun 2024 - 23 Jun 2024) (University)
  • Supervisor for The Apdsa Malaysia-indonesia Osce Study Club 2024, (27 Apr 2024 - 27 Apr 2024) (National)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal/ External Course
  1. EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF ENDODONTOLOGY (ESE) CONGRESS IN PARIS, CNIT PARIS LA DEFENSE (02 Sep 2025 - 07 Sep 2025)
  2. 22ND WORLD CONGRESS ON DENTAL TRAUMATOLOGY 2024 , HITOTSUBASHI HALL NATIONAL CENTER OF SCIENCE BUILDING, TOKYO, JAPAN (11 Jul 2024 - 16 Jul 2024)
  3. TRAIN THE TRAINER (TTT), THE DENTAL CITY, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA (24 Mar 2024 - 25 Mar 2024)
  4. EMERALD REASEARCH AND SUPERVISION 1/2024, BANGUNAN HIR, UM (27 Feb 2024 - 29 Feb 2024)
  5. EMERALD TEACHING AND LEARNING 1/2024, UNIVERSITI MALAYA (19 Feb 2024 - 23 Feb 2024)