Curriculum Vitae

PROF. DR. V.RATHNA DEVI A/P A.VAITHILINGAM

Professor
  • Department of Restorative Dentistry
    Faculty of Dentistry
  • rathna
  • +603-79674806

BIOGRAPHY

 

 Rathna Devi Vaithilingam graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Masters in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) from the University of Malaya. She previously worked in the Ministry of Health as a consultant periodontist before joining University Malaya as a  Senior Lecturer in 2008. She is currently a Professor in the field of Periodontology in the Faculty of Dentistry. She has been a principal investigator in various research projects pertaining to periodontal-systemic relationship, genetic studies associated with periodontal disease and periodontal regenerative therapy. Her research output has been published in various peer- reviewed international and local publications. She has presented internationally and locally on her area of expertise. She was previously the President of Malaysian Society for Oral Microbiologists and Oral Immunologists and President of the Malaysian Society of Periodontology. She is also a member of various national and international professional bodies. She is an Editorial Board member of the Annals of Dentistry University Malaya and previously the Journal of International Academy of Periodontology.

 

 

 

 

 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • MClinDent(UM)(2006), (PERIODONTOLOGY)
    Universiti Malaya (um)
  • BDS(UM)(1990), (PEMBEDAHAN PERGIGIAN)
    Universiti Malaya (um)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Programme Coordinator
    13 May 2024 - 13 May 2025 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Coordinator
    01 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Committee Members
    01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 (Faculty)
  • Committee Members
    31 Dec 2021 - 30 Dec 2024 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Task Force Member
    01 Sep 2023 - 01 Sep 2024 (Faculty)
  • Acting Head of Department
    21 Dec 2020 - 24 Dec 2020 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Anggota Pool Pasukan Penyiasat UM
    22 Nov 2019 - 22 Nov 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Acting Head of Department
    02 Oct 2020 - 05 Oct 2020 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Jawatankuasa CTES Program Ijazah Tinggi UM
    24 Sep 2019 - 24 Sep 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Acting Head of Department
    29 Jul 2020 - 29 Jul 2020 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Acting Head of Department
    22 Jun 2020 - 22 Jun 2020 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Jawatankuasa Penyiasatan Penyelidikan UM
    07 Dec 2016 - 06 Dec 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Scientific Committee Chairperson, 13th Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology Meeting
    01 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 (International)
  • Acting Head of Department
    12 Aug 2019 - 16 Aug 2019 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Head of Periodontology discipline
    01 Jan 2016 - 01 Jan 2019 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • AJK Ijazah Dasar Fakulti Pergigian
    15 Aug 2017 - 31 Oct 2018 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Periodontology Postgraduate Coordinator
    01 Sep 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • AJK Pemandu Case Based Reasoning
    04 Sep 2017 - 31 Oct 2018 (Faculty)
  • Scientific Committee Chairperson, International Conference for Oral Immunology and Oral Microbiology
    30 Nov 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 (International)
  • Committee member for the Official Launching of International Society for Oral Microbiology and Oral Immunology
    02 Jul 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 (National)
  • Acting Head of Department
    30 Mar 2018 - 02 Apr 2018 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Annals of Dentistry University of Malaya Committee member
    01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Academic Advisor
    02 Jan 2017 - 29 Dec 2017 (Faculty)
  • Head of Systemic disease in oral health module
    02 Jan 2017 - 29 Dec 2017 (Faculty)
  • Acting Head of Department
    06 Nov 2017 - 07 Nov 2017 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Acting Head of Department
    28 Aug 2017 - 30 Aug 2017 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Acting Head of Department
    08 May 2017 - 08 May 2017 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • AJK Pemeriksa BDS final and resit Tahun ke 5
    15 Mar 2017 - 14 Apr 2017 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • AJK Restorative Day 2017
    24 Mar 2017 - 24 Mar 2017 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Scientific Committee Chairperson, 18th Dental Undergraduates Scientific Conference
    02 Feb 2017 - 02 Mar 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Committee member Annals of Dentistry, UM
    02 Jul 2012 - 31 Dec 2016 (Faculty)
  • Head of Systemic Disease in oral health module
    01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Module Head for 'Systemic disease in Oral Health'
    07 Nov 2011 - 31 Dec 2016 (Faculty)
  • Acting Head of Department
    29 Dec 2016 - 30 Dec 2016 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Coordinator DClinDent(Periodontology) Programme
    01 Oct 2014 - 31 Aug 2016 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Coordinator of Periodontology Discipline
    05 May 2014 - 01 Jun 2016 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Acting Head of Department
    22 Apr 2016 - 25 Apr 2016 (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Programme Coordinator
    01 Apr 2013 - 28 Apr 2015 (Faculty)
  • Acting Deputy Dean
    01 May 2012 - 31 Jan 2013 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Group member for Research Leadership
    02 Oct 2012 - 28 Feb 2013 (University Malaya)
  • Acting Deputy Dean of Research
    01 May 2012 - 31 Jan 2013 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Member, DClinDent (Periodontology)Curriculum
    05 Jun 2012 - 31 Dec 2012 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Chairperson Research & Publication 2011 Faculty of Dentistry
    01 May 2012 - 01 Dec 2012 (Faculty)
  • Chairman
    17 Jun 2011 - 30 Oct 2012 (Faculty)
  • Chairman
    28 Jul 2010 - 02 Oct 2012 (Faculty)
  • Deputy Chief Facilitator for Problem Based Learning 4.1
    15 Jul 2011 - 30 Aug 2012 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Chairperson Organising Committee for Research Dialogue Day
    01 Aug 2012 - 01 Aug 2012 (Faculty)
  • Undergraduate Periodontology Course Coordinator(Years 4 & 5)
    05 Jul 2011 - 01 Aug 2012 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Acting Head of Department
    16 Apr 2012 - 30 Apr 2012 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Acting Head of Department
    12 Mar 2012 - 12 Mar 2012 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Organising Committeee Member for Periodontal-Implant Seminar
    08 Mar 2012 - 08 Mar 2012 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Acting Head of Department
    25 Jan 2012 - 25 Jan 2012 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Acting Head of Department
    13 Jan 2012 - 13 Jan 2012 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Chairperson Undergraduate Elective Project Committee 2010/2011
    01 Aug 2010 - 30 Dec 2011 (Faculty)
  • Committee Members
    19 May 2009 - 31 Oct 2011 (Faculty)
  • Undergraduate Periodontology Course Coordinator
    28 May 2010 - 27 May 2011 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Deputy Head
    13 Nov 2009 - 28 Feb 2011 (Faculty)
  • Committee Members
    18 Jan 2008 - 17 Jun 2010 (Faculty)
  • Panel member of interviewers for MClinDent(Perio) 2010/2011 intake
    04 Mar 2010 - 04 Mar 2010 (Faculty)
  • Undergraduate Periodontology Course Coordinator
    17 Jun 2008 - 29 May 2009 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • CHAIRPERSON OF LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE OF INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF PERIODONTOLOGY CONFERENCE, PRESIDENT/ CHIEF
    2023 to 2025 (National)
  • INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL RESEARCH MALAYSIAN SECTION, MEMBER
    2021 to present (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR ORAL MICROBIOLOGISTS AND ORAL IMMUNOLOGISTS, VICE PRESIDENT
    Since 2020 (National)
  • LIFE MEMBER, PRESIDENT/ CHIEF
    Since 2018 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF PERIODONTOLOGY, MEMBER
    Since 2017 (International)
  • ITI INTERNATIONAL TEAM FOR IMPLANTOLOGY MEMBER, MEMBER
    2023 to 2023 (International)
  • INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL RESEARCH MEMBER AND PERIODONTAL RESEARCH GROUP MEMBER, MEMBER
    2023 to 2023 (International)
  • IADR MEMBER, MEMBER
    2022 to 2022 (International)
  • AJK PENYELIDIKAN FAKULTI, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (University)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY IN HEALTH, MEMBER
    2018 to 2021 (National)
  • ASSOCIATE EDITOR FOR ANNALS OF DENTISTRY UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, ASSOCIATE EDITOR
    2018 to 2021 (National)
  • ASSOCIATE EDITOR FOR JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF PERIODONTOLOGY, ASSOCIATE EDITOR
    2018 to 2021 (International)
  • INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL RESEARCH, MEMBER
    2010 to 2021 (International)
  • TREASURER FOR 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR ORAL MICIROBIOLOGY AND ORAL IMMUNOLOGY, TREASURER
    2021 to 2021 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY IN HEALTH, OTHERS
    2018 to 2020 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF PERIODONTOLOGY, LIFE MEMBERSHIP
    Since 2017 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF PERIODONTOLOGY, VICE PRESIDENT
    2016 to 2018 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF PERIODONTOLOGY, PRESIDENT/ CHIEF
    2014 to 2016 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF PERIODONTOLOGY, VICE PRESIDENT
    2012 to 2014 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    1991 to 2014 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF PERIODONTOLOGY, TREASURER
    2008 to 2012 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • 3rd Prize Oral Presentation 17th Dental Postgraduate Conference
    2024, Universiti Malaya,  (University)
  • Best Oral Presentation, International Conference of Oral Microbiologists and Oral Immunologists
    2024, Malaysian society for oral microbiologists and oral immunologists,  (National)
  • Top 10% Researcher Award
    2021, Faculty of Dentistry UM,  (University)
  • 3rd Place for Researcher Category
    2021, International Association for Dental Research (Malaysian Section),  (National)
  • Excellence Service Award
    2021, Universiti Malaya
  • 2nd Prize for E-poster Presentation At International Conference On Oral Microbiology and Oral Immunology (supervisor)
    2020, Malaysian Society for oral microbiologists and oral immunologists,  (National)
  • 2nd Prize for Oral Presentation At International Conference On Oral Microbiology and Oral Immunology (supervisor)
    2020, Malaysian Society for Oral microbiologists and oral immunologists,  (National)
  • Reviewer Certificate
    2020, International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases,  (International)
  • Appreaciation as Reviewer
    2020, Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry,  (International)
  • Invited Speaker At 25th Mao International Scientific Conference
    2019, Malaysian Association of Orthodontists,  (National)
  • Invited Speaker for 9th International Dental Congress
    2019, Bangladesh Academy of Dentistry International,  (International)
  • Invited Speaker At Iap 17th Biennial Conference
    2019, International Academy of Periodontology,  (International)
  • Certificate of Appreciation
    2019, Journal of Periodontal Research,  (International)
  • Best Poster Presentation Award
    2019, International Conference on Oral Immunology and Oral Microbiology,  (International)
  • 2nd Prize Poster Competition- 'localisation of Citrullinated and Carbamylated Proteins in The Inflamed Gingival Tissues of Patients With and Without Rheumatoid Arthritis'.
    2019, Postgraduate students conference, Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya,  (National)
  • 2nd Prize Clinical Research Category- 'evaluating Presence of Antibodies Against Citrullinated Proteins in Subjects With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Periodontitis'
    2019, Asian Pacific Society for Periodontology,  (International)
  • 3rd Prize- Poster Presentation Award (malaysiana Category)-influence of Scaler Tip Designs On Tooth Surface Roughness, Tooth Substance Loss, and Patients? Pain Perception
    2019, Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology,  (International)
  • Invited Speaker At Megagen Impantology Course Module 2
    2018, Megagen Sdn Bhd,  (National)
  • Invited Speaker At Megagen Implantology Course Module 1
    2018, Megagen Sdn Bhd,  (National)
  • Invited Speaker At The 61st Spring Meeting of The Japanese Society of Periodontology
    2018, Japanese Society of Periodontology,  (International)
  • Invited Speaker At Scate
    2018, Malaysian Dental Association,  (National)
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2018, Universiti Malaya
  • Reviewer Certificate
    2018, Journal of Periodontal Research,  (International)
  • Recognition as Reviewer for Bmc Journals
    2018, Biomed Central,  (International)
  • Invited Speaker At UM-osstem Implantology Course
    2017, Osstem Malaysia Sdn Bhd,  (National)
  • Iadr Malayisan Section Best Poster Presentation for Colgate Award
    2017, IADR Malaysia,  (National)
  • Iadr Malayisan Section Senior Travel Award 2017
    2017, IADR Malaysia,  (National)
  • Journal of Periodontal Research
    2017, Wiley,  (International)
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2017, Universiti Malaya
  • Chief Panel of Jury for The 3rd Dental Students Colloquim
    2016, University Sains Islam Malaysia,  (National)
  • Excellence Service Award
    2015, Universiti Malaya
  • Expert Panel to Set Dental Standards for Malaysian Society for Quality of Health
    2015, MSQH,  (National)
  • Invited Speaker At Malaysian Society of Periodontology Cpd 2014
    2014, Malaysian Society of Periodontology,  (National)
  • Invited Speaker At 5th National Diabetes Conference
    2014, Diabetes Society of Malaysia,  (National)
  • Consolation Prize for Oral Presentation. Sherlynn Wwy, Wong Xq, Vaithilingam Rd, Rajan S. Final Year Dental Undergraduate Self-assessed Confidence in Paediatric Dentistry; 15th Dental Students Scientific Conference University of Malaya.
    2014, Faculty of Dentistry,  (University)
  • 14th Dental Students Scientific Conference University of Malaya. January 2013, University of Malaya - Consolation Prize for Overall Presentation. (aj Johari, Sm Rosli, Rd Vaithilingam. Effect of Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy On Oral Health Related Quality of Life.)
    2013, Fac of Dentistry,  (University)
  • 5th National Dental Students Scientific Conference (17-19 May 2013, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur)-national Level-3rd Prize for Poster Presentation. (aj Johari, Sm Rosli, R Saub, Rd Vaithilingam. Effect of Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy On Oral Health Related Quality of Life).
    2013, Internatioal Medical University,  (National)
  • 14th Dental Students Scientific Conference University of Malaya. January 2013, University of Malaya - 2nd Prize for Poster Presentation. (aj Johari, Sm Rosli, Rd Vaithilingam. Effect of Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy On Oral Health Related Quality of Life.)
    2013, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya,  (University)
  • Invited Speaker Colgate Oral Care Consultants
    2012, Colgate- Palmolive Marketing Sdn Bhd,  (National)
  • 5th Faculty of Dentistry Postgraduate Seminar, 4-5 September 2012- 2nd Place Awarded to Dr Renukanth Pc Raman
    2012, Faculty of Dentistry,  (University)
  • Excellence Service Award
    2011, Universiti Malaya
  • Invited Speaker At Periodontal Regenerative and Surgery Seminar
    2010, Malaysian Society of Periodontology,  (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Aziz, Jazli; Vaithilingam, Rathna Devi; Radzi, Zamri; Rahman, Mohammad Tariqur (2023). Inflammatory Responses in Periodontitis with or Without Rheumatoid Arthritis Alter Salivary Metallothionein and Zinc, BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH. . doi:10.1007/s12011-022-03416-y
  2. Eezammuddeen, Nazurah Nik; Vaithilingam, Rathna Devi; Hassan, Norul Husna Mohammad (2023). Influence of periodontitis on levels of autoantibodies in rheumatoid arthritis patients: A systematic review, JOURNAL OF PERIODONTAL RESEARCH. . doi:10.1111/jre.13065
  3. Cheah, Chia Wei; Al-Maleki, Anis Rageh; Vaithilingam, Rathna Devi; Vadivelu, Jamuna; Sockalingam, Sargunan; Baharuddin, Nor Adinar; Bartold, Peter Mark (2022). Associations between inflammation-related LL-37 with subgingival microbial dysbiosis in rheumatoid arthritis patients, CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS. . doi:10.1007/s00784-022-04388-y
  4. Aziz, J., Rahman, M. T., & Vaithilingam, R. D. (2021). Dysregulation of metallothionein and zinc aggravates periodontal diseases. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology, 66, 14. doi: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2021.126754
  5. Hayei, N. A. A., Yahya, N. A., Safii, S. H., Saub, R., Vaithilingam, R. D., & Baharuddin, N. A. (2021). Influence of scaler tip design on root surface roughness, tooth substance loss and patients' pain perception: an in vitro and a randomised clinical trial. BMC Oral Health, 21(1), 11. doi: 10.1186/s12903-021-01540-0
  6. Jagender Singh, Jasmin Kaur; Vaithilingam, Rathna Devi; Ng, Ching Ching; Baharuddin, Nor Adinar; Hasnur Safii, Syarida; Rahman, Mohammad Tariqur (2021). Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase (PTGS2) and Defensin beta 1 (DEFB1) gene polymorphisms are not associated with periodontitis in Malays, MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY. 43(3), 425-434
  7. Lee, Y. H., Baharuddin, N. A., Chan, S. W., Rahman, M. T., Bartold, P. M., Sockalingam, S., & Vaithilingam, R. D. (2021). Localisation of citrullinated and carbamylated proteins in inflamed gingival tissues from rheumatoid arthritis patients. Clinical Oral Investigations, 25(3), 1441-1450. doi: 10.1007/s00784-020-03452-9
  8. Cheah, C. W., Al-Maleki, A. R., Vadivelu, J., Danaee, M., Sockalingam, S., Baharuddin, N. A., & Vaithilingam, R. D. (2020). Salivary and serum cathelicidin LL-37 levels in subjects with rheumatoid arthritis and chronic periodontitis. International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, 23(10), 1344-1352. doi: 10.1111/1756-185x.13919
  9. Han, P. S. H., Saub, R., Baharuddin, N. A., Sockalingam, S., Bartold, P. M., & Vaithilingam, R. D. (2020). Impact of periodontitis on quality of life among subjects with rheumatoid arthritis: a cross sectional study. BMC Oral Health, 20(1), 9. doi: 10.1186/s12903-020-01275-4
  10. Pulikkotil, S. J., Nath, S., Muthukumaraswamy, Dharamarajan, L., Jing, K. T., Vaithilingam, R. D. (2020). Alcohol consumption is associated with periodontitis. A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Community Dental Health, 37(1), 12-21. doi: 10.1922/CDH_4569Pulikkotil10
  11. Sultan, T., Cheah, C. W., Ibrahim, N. B., Asif, M. K., & Vaithilingam, R. D. (2020). Three-dimensional assessment of the extraction sockets, augmented with platelet-rich fibrin and calcium sulfate: A clinical pilot study. Journal of Dentistry, 101, 9. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2020.103455
  12. Tahir, K. M., Ab Malek, A. H., Vaithilingam, R. D., Saub, R., Safii, S. H., Rahman, M. T., . . . Baharuddin, N. A. (2020). Impact of non-surgical periodontal therapy on serum Resistin and periodontal pathogen in periodontitis patients with obesity. BMC Oral Health, 20(1), 9. doi: 10.1186/s12903-020-1039-3
  13. Sulaiman, L., Saub, R., Baharuddin, N. A., Safii, S. H., Krishna, V. G., Bartold, P. M., Vaithilingam, R. D. (2019). Impact of Severe Chronic Periodontitis on Oral Health-related Quality of Life. Oral Health Preventive Dentistry, 17(4), 365-373. doi:10.3290/j.ohpd.a42502
  14. Akram, Z., Baharuddin, N. A., Vaithilingam, R. D., Rahim, Z. H. A., Chinna, K., Krishna, V. G., Saub, R., Safii, S. H. (2017). Effect of nonsurgical periodontal treatment on clinical periodontal variables and salivary resistin levels in obese Asians. Journal of Oral Science, 59(1), 93-102.
  15. Asad, M., Aziz, A. W. A., Raman, R. P. C., Harun, H. A. W., Ali, T. B. T., Chinna, K., Vaithilingam, R. D. (2017). Comparison of nonsurgical periodontal therapy with oral hygiene instruction alone for chronic periodontitis. Journal of Oral Science, 59(1), 111-120.
  16. Cheah, Chia Wei; Vaithilingam, Rathna Devi; Siar, Chong Huat; Swaminathan, Dasan; Hornbuckle, G. Conrad (2014). Histologic, Histomorphometric, and Cone-Beam Computerized Tomography Analyses of Calcium Sulfate and Platelet-Rich Plasma in Socket Preservation: A Pilot Study, IMPLANT DENTISTRY. 23(5), 593-601. doi:10.1097/ID.0000000000000148
  17. Nordin, M. M., Rahman, S. A., Raman, R. P. C., Vaithilingam, R. D. (2014). Periodontal Status and Oral Health Knowledge among a Selected Population of Malaysian Type 2 Diabetics, Sains Malaysiana. 43(8), 1157-1163
  18. Raman, R. P. C., Taiyeb-Ali, T. B., Chan, S. P., Chinna, K., Vaithilingam, R. D. (2014). Effect of nonsurgical periodontal therapy verses oral hygiene instructions on Type 2 diabetes subjects with chronic periodontitis: a randomised clinical trial, Bmc Oral Health. 14, 10
  19. Taiyeb-Ali, T. B., Raman, R. P. C., Vaithilingam, R. D. (2011). Relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus: an Asian perspective, Periodontology 2000. 56, 258-268
Others
  1. Batool A, Hassan NHM, Eezammuddeen NN, Safii SH, Saub R, Vaithilingam RD (2024). Obesity as a shared risk factor in periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis: systematic review and meta-analysis. Community Dental Health CDH-00147-2024-03 (accepted 3rd December 2024).
  2. Shahbaz M, Al-Maleki AR, Cheah CW, Aziz J, Bartold PM, Vaithilingam RD (2024). Connecting the dots: NETosis and the periodontitis-rheumatoid arthritis nexus. Int J Rheum Dis., 27:e15415. doi:10.1111/1756-185X.15415
  3. JAGENDER SINGH, J.K., VAITHILINGAM, R.D., NG, C.C., Baharuddin, N.A., Safii, S.H., Rahman, M.T. (2021). Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase (PTGS2) and Defensin beta 1 (DEFB1) gene polymorphisms are not associated with periodontitis in Malays. Malays J Pathol; 43(3), 411 420
  4. Nordin, N.N., Vaithilingam, R.D,, Saub, R., et al. (2021)Awareness, knowledge, attitudes and practices on the management of diabetes mellitus patients with periodontitis amongst Malaysian primary care practitioners. Malays Fam Physician. 2021;16(3);44 55. https://doi.org/10.51866/oa1131
  5. Sukumaran P, Nambiar D, Abdul Kamar SN, Zalani NANM, Vaithilingam RD, Goh KL (2021). Prevalence of erosive wear lesions in GERD patients. A case Series. Ann Dent UM, 28: 1-7 DoI: 10.22452/adum.vol28no1
  6. Cheah CW, Al Maleki AR, Vadivelu J, Danaee M, Sockalingam S, Baharuddin NA, Vaithilingam RD. Salivary and serum cathelicidin LL 37 levels in subjects with rheumatoid arthritis and chronic periodontitis. Int J Rheum Dis 2020; https://doi.org/10.1111/1756-185X.13919
  7. Eezammuddeen NN, Vaithilingam RD, Mohamad Hassan NH, Bartold PM. Association Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Periodontitis: Recent Progress. (2020). Current Oral Health Reports. doi.org/10.1007/s40496-020-00264-4
  8. Han PSH, Saub R, Baharuddin NA, Sockalingam S, Bartold PM, Vaithilingam RD (2020). Impact of periodontitis on quality of life among subjects with rheumatoid arthritis: a cross sectional study. BMC Oral Health 20:332 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-020-01275-4
  9. Lee YH, Baharuddin NA, Chan SW, Rahman MT, Bartold PM, Sockalingam S, Vaithilingam RD. (2020) Localisation of citrullinated and carbamylated proteins in inflamed gingival tissues from rheumatoid arthritis patients. Clinical Oral Investigations. doi.org/ 10.1007/s00784-020-03452-9
  10. Md Tahir K, Ab Malek AH, Vaithilingam RD, Saub R, Safii SH, Rahman MT, Abdul Razak F, Alabsi AM, Baharuddin NA. (2020). Impact of non-surgical periodontal therapy on serum Resistin and periodontal pathogen in periodontitis patients with obesity. BMC Oral Health; 20:52
  11. Pulikkotil SJ, Nath S, Muthukumaraswamy, Dharamarajan L, Kweh TJ, Vaithilingam RD. Alcohol consumption is associated with periodontitis. A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Community Dental Health (2020) 37, 12 21
  12. Cheah, CW, Vaithilingam RD, Muhammad NA, Siar CH. (2019). Multidisciplinary Management of Desquamative Gingivitis with Periodontal Disease. Annals of Dentistry, 26, 30-33.
  13. Lee YH, Lew PH, Han PHS, Cheah CC, Rahman MT, Baharuddin NA, Vaithilingam RD. (2019). Potential Mechanisms Linking Periodontitis to Rheumatoid Arthritis. Journal of the International Academy of Periodontology, 21 (3), 99 110.
  14. Sulaiman L, Saub R, Baharuddin NA, Safii SH, Krishna VG, Bartold PM, Vaithilingam RD (2018). Impact of Severe Chronic Periodontitis on Oral Health Related Quality of Life. In Press
  15. MH Mat Nazri, Mohd Azmi MFR, Nor Adinar Baharuddin, Roslan Saub, Abdul Hayei NA, Rathna Devi Vaithilingam (2018). Influence of Scaler Tip Design on Intensity of Pain and Discomfort During Scaling. Annals Dent UM; Volume 25.
  16. Samara, Saub R RD, Vaithilingam, SH Safii, AlBayaty FM and Baharuddin NA. (2017) Impact of non-surgical periodontal therapy on OHRQoL in obese population, a randomised control trial. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes Journal
  17. Z. Akram,Rahim ZHA, Taiyeb-Ali TB, Shahdan MSA, Baharuddin NA, Vaithilingam RD, Safii SH. Resistin as potential biomarker for chronic periodontitis: A systematic review and metaanalysis, Archives of Oral Biology (2016),
  18. Zohaib Akram, Nor Adinar Baharuddin, Rathna Devi Vaithilingam, Zubaidah Abdur Rahim, Karuthan Chinna, Vignes Krishna, Roslan Sau, Syarida Safii .2016.Effect of Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment on Clinical Periodontal Parameters and Salivary Resistin Levels in Obese Asians. Journal of Oral Science July 2016
  19. Akram Z, Baharuddin NA, Vaithilingam RD, Abdul Rahim Z, Chinna K, Krishna V, Saub R, Safii S. (2016). Effect of nonsurgical periodontal treatment on clinical periodontal parameters and salivary resistin levels in obese Asians. Journal of Oral Science, 59(1); 93-102
  20. Akram Z, Safii SH, Vaithilingam RD, Baharuddin NA, Javed F, Vohra F. Efficacy of non-surgical periodontal therapy in the management of chronic periodontitis among obese and non-obese patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Oral Investig. 2016 Jun;20(5):903-14. doi: 10.1007/s00784-016-1793-4.
  21. Kerishnan, J. P., Mohammad, S., Alias, M. S., Mu, A. K. W., Vaithilingam, R. D., Baharuddin, N. A., ... & Chen, Y. (2016). Identification of biomarkers for periodontal disease using the immunoproteomics approach. PeerJ, 4, e2327.
  22. Vohra F, Akram Z, Safii SH, Vaithilingam RD, Ghanem A, Sergis K, Javed F. (2016) Role of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in the treatment of aggressive periodontitis: a systematic review. Photodiagnosis & Photodynamic Therapy, 13; 139-147
  23. S Khan, R Saub, RD Vaithilingam, SH Safii, SR Vethakkan and NA Baharuddin. Prevalence of chronic periodontitis in an obese population: A preliminary study. BMC Oral Health, 29 September 2015
  24. Sadikin AS, Mansor H, Saub R, Vaithlingam RD (2015). Awareness and knowledge of smoking and periodontitis among dental patients. Annals of Dentistry. 22(2), 15-22
  25. Vaithilingam RD, Safii SH, Baharuddin NA, Karen-Ng LP, Saub R, Ariffin F, Ramli H, Sharifuddin A, Hidayat MFH, Raman R, Chan YK, Rani NA, Rahim RA, Shahruddin N, Cheong SC, Bartold PM, Zain RB. Establishing and managing a periodontal biobank for research: the sharing of experience. Oral Dis. 2015 Jan;21(1):e62-9. doi: 10.1111/odi.12267.
  26. Wong SWY, Wong XQ, Vaithilingam RD, Rajan S (2015). Dental undergraduates self-assessed confidence in paediatric dentistry. Annals of Dentistry. 22, 1-9
  27. Cheah CW, Vaithilingam RD, Siar CH, Swaminathan D, Hornbuckle GC. Histologic, histomorphometric and cone beam computerized tomography analyses of calcium sulfate and platelet-rich plasma in socket preservation: A pilot study. Implant Dent 2014; 23:593-601.
  28. MM Nordin, Rahman SA, Raman, RPC, RD Vaithilingam. Periodontal status and oral health knowledge among a selected population of Malaysian type 2 diabetics. Sains Malaysiana 2014; 43(8)
  29. Raman RPC, Taiyeb-Ali TB, Chan SP, Chinna K, Vaithilingam RD. Effect of nonsurgical periodontal therapy verses oral hygiene instructions on Type 2 diabetes subjects with chronic periodontitis: a randomised clinical trial. BMC Oral Health 2014; 14:79.
  30. Vaithilingam RD, Safii SH, Baharuddin NA, Ng CC, Cheong SC, Bartold PM, Schaefer AS, Loos BG. Moving into a new era of periodontal genetic studies:relevance of large case-control samples using severe phenotypes for genome-wide association studies. J Perio Res 2014 Feb 17. 49(6):683-695. doi: 10.1111/jre.12167.
  31. Abdullah N.S., Radzali N.F.M., Saub R., Vaithilingam R.D. Oral health related quality of life of a selected Malaysian adult population: a pilot study. ADUM, University of Malaya. 2013; 20(2):16-23
  32. RD Vaithilingam, NM Mohd Noor, R Mustafa, TB Taiyeb Ali. 2012. Practices and beliefs among Malaysian dentists and periodontists towards smoking cessation intervention. Sains Malaysiana; 41(7): 929 935
  33. Tara B. Taiyeb-Ali, Renukanth P. Cheta Raman and Rathna D Vaithilingam, 2011. Relationship Between Periodontal Disease And Diabetes Mellitus: An Asian Perspective. Periodontology 2000, vol. 56: 258-268.
  34. R.D.Vaithilingam, T.B.Taiyeb-Ali, R.Yusuf. 2010. Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and Prevotella intermedia in advanced chronic periodontitis patients. Annal Dent Univ Malaya; 17: 1-8
  35. R.D.Vaithilingam, R. Mahmood. 2009. Mini-implant supported overdenture in a patient with Down Syndrome: A case report. Annal Dent Univ Malaya 16: 37-42.
  36. Vaithilingam RD, Raman R, Siow YY, Wan Hassan WN.2009. Periodontal screening and practices among government dentists in Malaysia.Malaysian Dental Journal 30(2):105-110
Chapter in Books
  1. Vaithilingam RD, Baharuddin NA. Periodontitis and Systemic diseases. In: Immunology for Dentistry. Wiley and sons. Editor(s):Mohammad Tariqur Rahman, Wim Teughels, Richard J. Lamont
  2. Vaithilingam RD, Cheah CW. (2023). Microbiome and periodontitis. In: Immunology for periodontitis. Wiley & sons. Editor(s):Mohammad Tariqur Rahman, Wim Teughels, Richard J. Lamont. 100-113
Article in Proceeding
  1. 2012-Multidisciplinary Management of Periodontal Disease. Proceddeings of the 9th Asia Pacific Society of Periodontology Meeting, Hong Kong 2011. Ed; PM Bartold, LJ Lin. 2012 Asia Pacific Society of Periodontology. Effects of periodontal intervention on periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus. TB TAiyeb-Ali, RPC Raman, RD Vaithilingam, SP Chan. Chap 9: pg 75
Other Publications
  1. Malaysia. Ministry of Health. Clinical Practice Guidelines- Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 6th Edition 2020. MOH/P/PAK/447.20(GU)-e. Ministry of Health Malaysia. - Policy Paper

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Awareness of periodontal disease and knowledge of the relationship between smoking and periodontal disease among dental patients in University of Malaya.

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2013 - 2025, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research
    Quantification Of Pathogens In Periodontally Compromised Type 2 Diabetics And Non Diabetics Receiving Non Surgical Periodontal Therapy Versus Oral Health Education ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2014 - 2025, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - HTM (Wellness)
    Identification Of Periodontal Pathogens, Serum And Salvary Interlukins In Obes Patients With Chronic Periodontis ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2015 - 2025, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    Combination Of Platelet Rich Fibrin (prf) And Calcium Sulphate (cs) In Socket Augmentation Procedures ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2015 - 2025, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    Assessment of erosive wear lesions among Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) patients in Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2015 - 2025, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research
    Influence of Subgingival Microbiota on The Levels of Interleukin-1 , Interleukin-6, Interleukin-17 and TNF- in Adults with Chronic Periodontitis. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  6. 2017 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Rheumatoid Arthritis And Periodontal Disease: Where Is The Link? ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  7. 2017 - 2025, UM Grant - Frontier Research Grant
    Localization Of Carbamylated And Citrullinated Proteins In The Infalmed Gingival Tissues Of Patients With And Without Rheumatoid Arthritis ( Co-Researcher)
  8. 2019 - 2025, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    The Adjunctive Use Of Erythritol Powder Air Polishing (epap) In Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy Of Moderate To Severe Periodontal Pockets: A Randomised Clinical Trial ( Co-Researcher)
  9. 2019 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Identification Of Functional Alterations Of Microbiome In Oral Thrush Using Metaproteomic And Metabolomic Approach ( Co-Researcher)
  10. 2020 - 2025, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Elucidation Of Salivary Host Defense Proteins In Oral Candidiasis ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  11. 2021 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Is Arg-gingipain Associated Netosis The Link Between Periodontitis And Rheumatoid Arthritis? ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  12. 2020 - 2022, Dental Postgraduate Research Grant (DPRG)
    The effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy on disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis patients with periodontitis ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  13. 2017 - 2020, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Knowledge, Attitude and practices among medical practitioners on periodontal disease in diabetic patients ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  14. 2017 - 2020, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Evaluating Rheumatoid Artthritis and Periodontal disease in relation to the presence of antibodies against citrullinated and carbamylated proteins ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  15. 2017 - 2020, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Prevalence of Periodontal Disease (PD) in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and its Impact on Their Quality of Life. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  16. 2014 - 2017, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Patient based and clinical outcomes of periodontal disease in obese population ( Consultant)
  17. 2015 - 2017, BKP
    COMBINATION OF PLATELET-RICH-FIBRIN (PRF) AND CALCIUM SULPHATE (CS) IN SOCKET AUGMENTATION PROCEDURE ( Consultant)
  18. 2015 - 2017, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    IDENTIFICATION OF PERIODONTAL PATHOGENS IN OBESE PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS ( Consultant)
  19. 2011 - 2016, High Impact Research (HIR)
    Periodontal Disease: The development of genetic biomarkers and the impact of disease on quality of life ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  20. 2015 - 2016, PPPC- Faculty of Dentistry
    Oral health related quality of life of subjects with Aggressive periodontitis ( Consultant)
  21. 2011 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Effect of non-surgical therapy on host response and microbiological profile of Type 2 diabetics with periodontal disease (Year 1) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  22. 2011 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    The effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy on host response and microbiological profile of Type 2 diabetics with periodontal disease (2nd Year) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  23. 2011 - 2012, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy on microbiological profile, CRP levels and periodontal status on type 2 diabetic and non-diabetic adults with chronic periodontitis ( Consultant)
  24. 2010 - 2011, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Periodontal disease and its relationship to Type 2 diabetes in adult Malaysians (Year 2) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  25. 2009 - 2010, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Periodontal disease and its relationship to Type 2 Diabetes in adult Malaysians (Year 1) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  26. 2009 - 2010, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Periodontal disease and its relationship to T2D and the effect of subantimicrobial dose doxycycline on non-surgical periodontal treatment outcome ( Consultant)
  27. 2009 - 2010, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Combined use of PRP and calcium sulphate: a bone regenerative approach to alveolar ridge preservation following tooth extraction. ( Consultant)
  28. 2008 - 2009, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    A comparison between attitudes of Malaysian dentists and periodontists in smoking cessation interventions. ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Periodontal Clinical Consultation, Referrals from private and government practitioners
    01 Dec 2008 - 01 Dec 2026 (National)
  • Councillor for Malaysian Council for Healthcare Standards, Malaysian Society for Quality in Health
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2021 (National)
  • Pro-tem Committee Member of Dental Specialty Board for Periodontics Specialty, Malaysian Dental Council
    01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2021 (National)
  • Msqh Surveyor for Dental Clinic Accrediatation Programme, Malaysian Society for Quality in Health
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2020 (National)
  • Ahli Panel Penilai Sementara Agensi Kelayakan Malaysia, Malaysian Qualifications Agency
    01 Nov 2018 - 01 Nov 2020 (National)
  • Panel Member for Accreditation for Dental Specialist Programmes, Malaysian Qualifications Agency
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2019 (National)
  • Annals of Dentistry University of Malaya, University of Malaya
    01 Nov 2018 - 01 Nov 2019 (National)
  • Editorial Board Member Msp, Malaysian Society of Periodontology
    01 Dec 2014 - 01 Dec 2018 (National)
  • Advisory Panel for Dental Health Magazine, Universal MediDent Sdn Bhd
    01 Dec 2015 - 01 Dec 2018 (National)
  • Clinical Teaching in Usim, Uniiversiti Sains Islam Malaysia
    01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2018 (National)
  • Clinical Study of Perceived Hypersensitivity After Application of Desensitizing Agent Among Patients Undergoing Periodontal Therapy, Ministry of Health
    01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2017 (National)
  • Malaysian Dental Clinic Accreditation, Malaysian Society for Quality Health
    01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2017 (National)
  • Mesyuarat Halatuju Perkhidmatan Kesihatan Pergigian Tahun 2030, Ministry of Health Malaysia
    01 Dec 2017 - 01 Dec 2017 (National)
  • Member of The Mda/colgate Expert Oral Devices Workshop, Colgate Palmolive Sdn Bhd
    01 Jul 2011 - 01 Jul 2011 (National)
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines for Management of Perio-endo Lesions, Ministry of Health Malaysia
    01 Jul 2010 - 01 Jul 2010 (National)
  • 1st Malaysian Oral-systemic Health Round Table Discussion, Colgate-Palmolive Sdn Bhd
    01 Dec 2008 - 01 Dec 2008 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

PLENARY SPEAKER
  1. Periodontitis and Rheumatoid arthritis: where are we now?, International Conference in Dentistry, Golden Jubilee, Faculty of Dentstry, UM (International) (22 Dec 2021 - 23 Dec 2021)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Diabetes and Oral Health, Diabetes Malaysia Conference, Diabetes Malaysia (National) (03 Aug 2024 - 03 Aug 2024)
  2. Diabetes and Periodontitis: Prioritising early intervention, Intenational Conference of oral microbiologists and oral immunologists, Malaysian Society for Oral microbiologists and oral immunologists (National) (03 Aug 2024 - 03 Aug 2024)
  3. MANAGING PERIODONTITIS: RECENT UPDATES FROM THE S3 CLINICAL GUIDELINES, 31st MDA Scientific Convention and Trade Exhibition, Malaysian Dental Association (National) (28 Jan 2024 - 28 Jan 2024)
  4. Oral Health: Implications for Diabetics, Diabetes Asia Conference 2022, National Diabetes Institute (International) (21 Nov 2022 - 23 Nov 2022)
  5. Periodontitis and diabetes: the Malaysian multi-disciplinary approach, Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology meeting, Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology (International) (29 Aug 2022 - 30 Aug 2022)
  6. Perio-diabetes: an Indo-Malaysian perspective on Asian front, JSS Dental College and Hospital-Special interest group- Diabetes and oral care, JSS Academy of Higher education and research (International) (08 Feb 2022 - 08 Feb 2022)
  7. Management of type 2 diabetes complications: periodontal disease, Management of type 2 diabetes complications webinar, Malaysian endocrine and metabolic society (National) (08 Jan 2022 - 08 Jan 2022)
  8. Periodontitis and the systemic disease link: current updates, Virtual Annual Scientific Sessions 2021 of the Association of Specialists in Restorative Dentistry Sri Lanka, Association of Specialists in Restorative Dentistry Sri Lanka (International) (01 Aug 2021 - 01 Aug 2021)
  9. Module 1 and 2 lectures, Certificate in Oral Implantology, Megagen Sdn Bhd (National) (05 Jan 2021 - 21 Nov 2021)
  10. Periodontitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Link, International Academy of Periodontology 17th Bienniel Conference, International Academy of Periodontology (International) (06 Jun 2019 - 07 Jun 2019)
  11. The compromised periodontal patient and orthodontic treatment, 25th Malaysian Association of Orthodontists International Scientific Conference, Malaysian Association of Orthodontists (National) (27 Apr 2019 - 29 Apr 2019)
  12. Periodontal care in diabetes mellitus, 9th International Dental Congress BADI, Bangladesh Academy of Dentistry International (International) (01 Feb 2019 - 02 Feb 2019)
  13. Implant Complications: Peri-implantitis Management & Prevention, Certificate Oral Implantology Course- Module 2, MegaGen Implant Co. Ltd (National) (03 Nov 2018 - 04 Nov 2018)
  14. Implant Complications: Peri-implantitis Management & Prevention, Certificate in Implantology Course- Module 2, MegaGen Sdn Bhd (National) (31 Mar 2018 - 01 Apr 2018)
  15. Periodontal considerations in Implantology: Implant-tissue interface, Certificate of Oral Implantology Course -Module 1, MegaGen Implant Co. Ltd. (National) (02 Feb 2018 - 04 Feb 2018)
  16. Periodontitis versus peri-implantitis - How do you treat it?, 25th MDA Scientific Convention and Trade Exhibition, Malaysian Dental Association (National) (26 Jan 2018 - 28 Jan 2018)
  17. Maintenance and management of peri-implantitis, UM-OSTEM Implantology Course, Ostem Malayia Sdn Bhd and Faculty of Dentistry, UM (National) (23 Apr 2017 - 23 Apr 2017)
  18. Periodontal disease and type 2 diabetes, 42nd meeting of Asia Pacific Advanced Network, Asia Pacific Advanced Network Limited (International) (31 Jul 2016 - 05 Aug 2016)
  19. An overview of genomewide association studies for periodontitis, Europerio 8, European Federation of Periodontology (International) (03 Jun 2015 - 06 Jun 2015)
  20. Periodontal Care in diabetes mellitus, 5th National Diabetes Conference, Diabetes Malaysia (National) (20 Jun 2014 - 22 Jun 2014)
  21. Periodontal Health in Rehabilitation, MSP Roadshow 2014, Malaysian Society of Periodontology (National) (11 Jan 2014 - 11 Jan 2014)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. SALIVARY AND SERUM LEVELS OF ZINC AND METALLOTHIONEIN IN PERIODONTITIS PATIENTS WITH OR WITHOUT RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, 3rd International Conference on Oral Microbiology and Oral Immunology, Malaysian Society of Oral Microbiologists and Oral Immunologists (International) (08 Sep 2020 - 09 Sep 2020)
  2. Identification of periodontal pathogens and inflammatory cytokines in obese subjects with chronic periodontitis, Europerio 9, European Federation of Periodontology (International) (20 Jun 2018 - 23 Jun 2018)
  3. Identification of periodonto-pathogens and inflammatory cytokines in adults with chronic periodontitis, 61st Spring Meeting of Japanese Society of Periodontology , Japanese Society of Periodontology (International) (01 Jun 2018 - 02 Jun 2018)
  4. Effect of Obesity on Serum Cytokines Following Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy in Patients with Chronic Periodontitis, IADR-SEA Unilever Hatton Divisional Award- Senior Category, IADR- SEA division (International) (12 Aug 2017 - 12 Aug 2017)
  5. Effect of Obesity on Serum Cytokines Following Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy in Patients with Chronic Periodontitis , 16th Annual Scientific Meeting of IADR Malaysian Section, IADR Malaysian section (National) (18 Mar 2017 - 18 Mar 2017)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. SUBGINGIVAL ORAL MICROBIOTA OF PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS , 3rd International Conference on Oral Microbiology and Oral Immunology, Malaysian Society for Oral Microbiologists and Oral Immunologists (International) (08 Sep 2020 - 09 Dec 2020)
  2. Metagenomic assessment of the microbial shifts in type 2 diabetics with periodontitis, International Conference on Oral Microbiology and Oral Immunology, Malaysian Society for Oral Microbiology and Oral Immunulogy (International) (14 Aug 2018 - 15 Aug 2018)
  3. Identification of Periodontal Pathogens in Obese Subjects with Chronic Periodontitis , 16th Annual Scientific Meeting of IADR Malaysian Section, IADR section (National) (18 Mar 2017 - 18 Mar 2017)
  4. Awareness of periodontal disease and the knowledge of the relationship between smoking and periodontal disease, Asia Pacific Society of Periodontology, Asia Pacific Society of Periodontology (International) (08 Oct 2015 - 09 Oct 2015)
  5. Challenges in managing a biobank for research: the sharing of experience. , ISBER 23rd Annual Meeting , ISBER  (International) (05 May 2013 - 09 May 2013)
  6. Oral health-related quality of life on a selected Malaysian Adult Population, Europerio 7. 7th Conference of the European Federation of Periodontology, European Federation of Periodontology (International) (06 Sep 2012 - 09 Sep 2012)
  7. Oral health-related quality of life on a selected Malaysian Adult Population. , 13th Dental Students Scientific Conference University of Malaya , Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. (University) (21 Dec 2011 - 22 Dec 2011)
  8. Oral health related quality of life among diabetic patients following non-surgical periodontal therapy. , 9th Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology Meeting , Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology  (International) (09 Sep 2011 - 10 Sep 2011)
  9. Periodontal Treatment needs among Malaysian Type 2 diabetics, 88th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR, Barcelona, Spain. 14-17 July, 2010, International Association for Dental Research (International) (14 Jul 2010 - 17 Jul 2010)
  10. Periodontal treatment needs among Type 2 Diabetic patients in Malaysia, 11th Dental Students Scientific Conference University of Malaya , Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya (University) (16 Dec 2009 - 17 Dec 2009)
  11. A comparison between attitudes of Malaysian dentists & periodontists in smoking cessation interventions, Europerio 6 (International) (04 Jun 2009 - 06 Jun 2009)
  12. A Comparison between Attitudes of Malaysian Dentists and Periodontists in Smoking Cessation Interventions, 10th Dental Students' Scientific Conference University of Malaya 2008, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya (University) (17 Dec 2008 - 18 Dec 2008)
  13. Periodontal screening and practices among government dentists in Malaysia , 22nd International Association for Dental Research (South East Asian Division), Manila, Philippines, International Association for Dental Research (South-East Asian Division) and South East Asia Association for Dental Education  (International) (08 Oct 2008 - 10 Oct 2008)
  14. Identification of two periodontopathogens in Adults with Advanced Chronic Periodontitis. , International Association for Dental Research (South-East Asian Division) 20th Annual Scientific Meeting. (International) (01 Sep 2005 - 04 Sep 2005)
  15. Identification of four periodontopathogens in Adults with Advanced Chronic Periodontitis. , Europerio 5 (International) (29 Jun 2005 - 01 Jul 2006)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  1. Pits and pearls in conducting collaborative research in Malaysia, Periodontal Research Day 2022, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (National) (16 Aug 2022 - 17 Aug 2022)
OTHERS
  1. Microbial changes following periodontal therapy in diabetics with chronic periodontitis , 36th Asia Pacific Dental Congress , Asia Pacific Dental Congress  (International) (17 Jun 2014 - 19 Jun 2014)
  2. Sherlynn WWY, Wong XQ, Vaithilingam RD, Rajan S. Final year dental undergraduate self-assessed confidence in Paediatric Dentistry. , 15th Dental Students Scientific Conference University of Malaya , Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya (University) (05 Mar 2014 - 06 Mar 2014)
  3. Prevalence of Periodontal Disease and Oral Health Related Quality of Life in the Malaysian Obese Population: A Preliminary Study., 10th Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology Meeting , Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology (International) (03 Sep 2013 - 04 Sep 2013)
  4. Effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy on oral health related quality of life, National level UG scientific conf, International Medical University (National) (17 May 2013 - 19 Jul 2013)
  5. Effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy on oral health related quality of life. , 14th Dental Students Scientific Conference University of Malaya , Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya.  (University) (27 Feb 2013 - 28 Feb 2013)
  6. Effect of Periodontal Intervention on Periodontal disease and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. , Europerio 7, European Federation of Periodontology  (International) (06 Jun 2012 - 09 Jun 2012)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2025) Internal Reviewer for Periimplantitis Cpg, National, (Internal Assessor)
  2. (2025) Ahli Panel Penilai Mqa, National, (External Assessor)
  3. (2025) Abstract Reviewer for Iadr/perio Research Group, International, (Reviewer)
  4. (2024) American Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research (aadocr), International, (External Evaluator)
  5. (2024) Candidature Defence, University, (Internal Assessor)
  6. (2024) Ahli Panel Penilai Program Drperio (usm), National, (External Assessor)
  7. (2024) Restorative Speciality Membership Examination , Rcs, International, (External Assessor)
  8. (2024) Joint Expert Panel for Content Validation, University, (Internal Assessor)
  9. (2024) Judge for Msp Book Prize, National, (External Evaluator)
  10. (2024) Cpg On Dental Implant Maintenance, National, (Reviewer)
  11. (2024) Reviewer for Frgs Grant Proposal, National, (Internal Assessor)
  12. (2023) External Examiner Mahsa Masters Programme, National, (External Examiner)
  13. (2023) Judge for Msp Biennial Scientific Meeting, National, (External Assessor)
  14. (2023) Pemeriksa Tesis Untuk Drperio, National, (External Examiner)
  15. (2023) External Examiner UiTM, National, (External Examiner)
  16. (2023) External Examiner for Doctor in Clinical Perio UiTM, National, (External Examiner)
  17. (2023) Panel Member of Malaysian Qualifications Agency, National, (External Assessor)
  18. (2022) Reviewer of Abstracts for Aadocr and Cadr Annual Meeting, International, (Reviewer)
  19. (2022) Pengerusi Panel Pemeriksa Research Proposal, University, (Internal Assessor)
  20. (2022) Reviewer, International, (Reviewer)
  21. (2022) External Examiner USM, National, (External Examiner)
  22. (2022) Chief Evaluator -provisional Accreditation Mahsa for Drperio Programme, National, (External Evaluator)
  23. (2021) Judge for Msp Research Day 2021, National, (External Evaluator)
  24. (2021) External Examiner for Master of Dental Science (usm), National, (External Examiner)
  25. (2021) External Examiner for Rsme Exams., International, (External Examiner)
  26. (2021) External Examiner for Master of Restorative Dentistry (periodontics) USM, National, (External Examiner)
  27. (2021) Curriculum Review of Master Clinical Dentistry Restorative (periodontics) for University Sains Malaysia, National, (External Evaluator)
  28. (2021) AJK Semakan Kurikulum Program Pascasiswazah Sarjana Pergigian Restoratif (periodontik), USM, National, (Reviewer)
  29. (2021) Chief Evaluator for Provisional Accreditation Drperio Programme UKM, National, (External Evaluator)
  30. (2021) Reviewer for Journal, International, (Reviewer)
  31. (2021) Reviewer for Article, International, (Reviewer)
  32. (2021) Panel Penilai Geran Frgs 1/2001, University, (External Evaluator)
  33. (2021) External Examiner for Undergraduate Dentistry Programme for UiTM, National, (External Examiner)
  34. (2020) Malaysian Journal of Microbiology- August 2020, (Reviewer)
  35. (2020) Journal of Periodontal Research- December 2020, (Reviewer)
  36. (2020) Journal of Periodontology- March 2020, (Reviewer)
  37. (2020) Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology- October 2020, (Reviewer)
  38. (2020) Journal of International Medical Research - April 2020, (Reviewer)
  39. (2020) Journal of International Academy of Periodontology- September 2020, (Reviewer)
  40. (2020) Journal of International Academy of Periodontology- March 2020, (Reviewer)
  41. (2020) Journal of International Academy of Periodontology- August 2, (Reviewer)
  42. (2020) Journal of International Academy of Periodontology -August 1 2020, (Reviewer)
  43. (2020) BMJ Diabetes Research and Care- April 2020, (Reviewer)
  44. (2020) BMC Oral Health -May 2020, (Reviewer)
  45. (2020) BMC Oral Health -March 2020, (Reviewer)
  46. (2020) BMC Oral Health -July 2020, (Reviewer)
  47. (2020) Evaluation of research proposal defence for Master candidate Ainol Haliza, (Reviewer)
  48. (2020) Panel member for Candidature defence for Dr Sheela Abraham, (Reviewer)
  49. (2020) Evaluation of research proposal for Doctarate candidate- Ting Teck Pei, (Reviewer)
  50. (2020) Evaluation of project for IIRG Grant , (Reviewer)
  51. (2020) Oral Diseases -October 2020, (Reviewer)
  52. (2020) Journal of International Academy of Periodontology- May 2020, (Reviewer)
  53. (2020) Journal of International Academy of Periodontology- June 2020, (Reviewer)
  54. (2020) International Journal of Medical Research- Feb 2020, (Reviewer)
  55. (2020) Journal of Periodontology- Jan 2020, (Reviewer)
  56. (2020) External examiner for the Undergraduate Periodontology Professional examination In UiTM , (External Examiner)
  57. (2019) Reviewer for IIRG grant application, (Reviewer)
  58. (2019) FRGS grant applications , (Reviewer)
  59. (2019) Final professional exams Year 4 Masters in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) USM, (External Examiner)
  60. (2019) MClinDent (Periodontology) Research report , (Internal Examiner)
  61. (2019) Internal examiner for PhD candidiate, (Internal Examiner)
  62. (2019) External examiner for MSc candidate from University Sains Malaysia , (External Examiner)
  63. (2019) Reviewer for Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) - to review MOSc programme for MAHSA University , (Reviewer)
  64. (2019) Journal International Academy of Periodontology -July 2019 , (Reviewer)
  65. (2019) Journal International Academy of Periodontology- Nov 2019 , (Reviewer)
  66. (2019) Journal of Indian Soc of Perio- April 2019, (Reviewer)
  67. (2019) Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology 2019, (Reviewer)
  68. (2019) Journal of Rheumatology- May 2019, (Reviewer)
  69. (2019) Journal of Indian Soc of Perio- Aug 2019, (Reviewer)
  70. (2019) Journal of Investigative and Clin Dentistry-March 2019 , (Reviewer)
  71. (2019) Int Journal of Rheumatic diseases- 2019, (Reviewer)
  72. (2019) BMC Oral health -July 2019, (Reviewer)
  73. (2019) Internal examiner for PhD candidate, (Internal Examiner)
  74. (2019) J of Periodontal Research- Jan 2019 -1 , (Reviewer)
  75. (2019) Journal of Rheumatology- Sept 2019, (Reviewer)
  76. (2019) J of Periodontal Research- Jan 2019- 2 , (Reviewer)
  77. (2019) Journal of Indian Soc of Perio- Feb 2019, (Reviewer)
  78. (2019) Evaluator for FRGS grants, (Reviewer)
  79. (2019) Int Journal of Academy of Periodontology -Oct 2019, (Reviewer)
  80. (2019) Journal of Rheumatology- Aug 2019, (Reviewer)
  81. (2019) Journal of Rheumatology -May 2019, (Reviewer)
  82. (2019) Journal of Indian Soc of Perio- Aug 2019, (Reviewer)
  83. (2018) Journal of Periodontal Research Dec 2018, (Reviewer)
  84. (2018) Future Dental Journal April 2018, (Reviewer)
  85. (2018) BMC Oral Health June 2018, (Reviewer)
  86. (2018) BMC Oral Health October 2018 -2, (Reviewer)
  87. (2018) Journal of Inidan Soc of Perio March 2018 , (Reviewer)
  88. (2018) Annals of Dentistry UM, (Reviewer)
  89. (2018) Journal of Indian Soc of Perio Feb 2018- 2, (Reviewer)
  90. (2018) Journal of Periodontal Research August 2018, (Reviewer)
  91. (2018) Surveyor for Dental Clinic Accrediation, (Surveyor)
  92. (2018) Journal of Perio Research Jan 2018, (Reviewer)
  93. (2018) Journal of Periodontal Research June 2018, (Reviewer)
  94. (2018) International Conference on Oral Immunology and Oral Microbiology, (Scientific Committee)
  95. (2018) BMC Oral Health October 2018-1 , (Reviewer)
  96. (2018) Reviewer for FRGS grant, (Reviewer)
  97. (2018) Journal of Inidan Soc of Perio Feb 2018- 3, (Reviewer)
  98. (2018) Journal of Inidan Soc of Perio July 2018, (Reviewer)
  99. (2018) Manuscript revision Clinic , (Reviewer)
  100. (2018) Acta Odontologica Scandinavica Feb 2018 , (Reviewer)
  101. (2018) Journal of Periodontal Research April 2018, (Reviewer)
  102. (2018) BMC Oral Health November 2018, (Reviewer)
  103. (2018) Journal of Indian Soc of Perio Feb 2018- 1, (Reviewer)
  104. (2018) Future Dental Journal June 2018, (Reviewer)
  105. (2017) Journal of Periodontal Research November, (Reviewer)
  106. (2017) BMC Oral Health April -1, (Reviewer)
  107. (2017) BMC Oral Health May, (Reviewer)
  108. (2017) BMC Oral Health April -2, (Reviewer)
  109. (2017) JOMI- October, (Reviewer)
  110. (2017) Journal of Indian Society pf Periodontology November 1, (Reviewer)
  111. (2017) JOMI -June, (Reviewer)
  112. (2017) Journal of Indian Society pf Periodontology -November 2, (Reviewer)
  113. (2017) Journal of Periodontal Research June, (Reviewer)
  114. (2017) Journal of Periodontal Research February, (Reviewer)
  115. (2017) Journal of Indian Society pf Periodontology July, (Reviewer)
  116. (2017) Future Dental Journal, (Reviewer)
  117. (2017) Clinical and experimental research, (Reviewer)
  118. (2017) BMC Oral Health April 3, (Reviewer)
  119. (2017) JSM reviewer- March, (Reviewer)
  120. (2017) BMC Medical genetics, (Reviewer)
  121. (2017) Annals of Dentistry UM, (Reviewer)
  122. (2017) BMC Gastroenterology, (Reviewer)
  123. (2016) J Periodontal Res- July 2016, (Reviewer)
  124. (2016) Perio & Prostho- editorial comm, (Editor)
  125. (2016) J Indian Soc Periodontology, (Reviewer)
  126. (2016) Malaysian Dent J- April 2016, (Reviewer)
  127. (2016) MDSc candidate, (Internal Examiner)
  128. (2016) ESPS Dec 2016, (Reviewer)
  129. (2016) Panel Candidature defence- Dr Soher, (Panel)
  130. (2016) Panel Candidature defence- Fazliny, (Panel)
  131. (2016) J Oral Science, (Reviewer)
  132. (2016) JOMI 2016, (Reviewer)
  133. (2015) International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants, (Reviewer)
  134. (2015) Clinical diabetes review, (Reviewer)
  135. (2015) Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, (Reviewer)
  136. (2015) Journal of Periodontal Research -Feb, (Reviewer)
  137. (2015) International Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Implants, (Reviewer)
  138. (2015) Journal of Periodontal research- November, (Reviewer)
  139. (2014) Reviewer-Journal of Periodontal research Oct 2014 , (Reviewer)
  140. (2014) Reviewer- Malaysian Dental Journal , (Reviewer)
  141. (2014) Reviewer-Journal of Periodontal Research Dec 2014 , (Reviewer)
  142. (2014) Reviewer PLOS One 2014 , (Reviewer)
  143. (2014) Reviewer for Journal of Periodontal Research 2014, (Reviewer)
  144. (2014) Reviewer Elective Report 2013/2014 , (Internal Examiner)
  145. (2014) Reviewer for International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants- February 2014. , (Reviewer)
  146. (2014) Reviewer for Annals in Dentistry UM (2014), (Reviewer)
  147. (2014) Reviewer International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants- March 2014. , (Reviewer)
  148. (2014) Reviewer for Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology- April 2014, (Reviewer)
  149. (2013) Reviewer MClinDent case reports 2013, (Internal Examiner)
  150. (2013) Reviewer Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health -7/2/13, (Reviewer)
  151. (2013) Reviewer BMC Oral health- 25/9/13, (Reviewer)
  152. (2012) Reviewer for Annals of Dentistry University Malaya 2012 , (Reviewer)
  153. (2012) Reviewer for Journal of Oral Rehabilitation 2012 , (Reviewer)
  154. (2012) Reviewer for International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants 17/8/12, (Reviewer)
  155. (2010) Evaluation MClinDent research report 2010, (Internal Examiner)
  156. (2010) Reviewer for International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants 2010 , (Reviewer)
  157. (2010) Reviewer for Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health 2010, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Mygrants Panel Invitation, National, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2023) Msqh Surveyor, National, (Auditor)
  3. (2023) Visiting Professor, International, (Adjunct/Visiting Professors)
  4. (2023) Mysomoi Forum Advisor, National, (Expert Advisor)
  5. (2023) Abstract Reviewer for 2023 Iadr General Session & Exhibition, International, (Expert Advisor)
  6. (2020) Associate Editor, Annals of Dentistry University Malaya, University
  7. (2020) Committee Member for development of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Malaysian Endocrine & Metabolic Society, National
  8. (2020) Expert panel for questionnaire based research, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, National
  9. (2020) Pengerusi Ahli Panel Penilai Program Kedoktoran UITM, Agensi Kelayakan Malaysia, National
  10. (2020) Invited speaker for Certificate of Oral Implantology Module 2, Megagen Sdn Bhd and Univ Malaya, National
  11. (2020) Invited speaker for Certificate of Oral Implantology Module 1, Megagen Sdn Bhd and Univ Malaya, National
  12. (2020) External assessor for promotion, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, National
  13. (2020) Webinar talk titled"Periodontitis and Systemic Health in the SARS-CoV-2 Era", GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Sdn Bhd, National
  14. (2020) Clinical Practice Guidelines. Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (6th Edition). December 2020. MOH/P/PAK/447.20(GU)-e. Ministry of Health Malaysia., Ministry of Health Malaysia, National
  15. (2020) Coordinator of MOA with Univ Otago for MClinDent attachment in Otago, Faculty of Dentistry
  16. (2019) Councillor, Malaysian Society for Quality in Health
  17. (2019) Panel member for accreditation of Doctor Periodontology Programme for UITM, Malaysian Qualification Agency
  18. (2019) International Conference for Oral Microbiology and Oral Immunilogy (ICOMOI) 2020, Malaysian Soicety for Oral Microbiology and Oral Immunology
  19. (2019) Surveyor for Dental Clinic Accreditation in Brunei, Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH)
  20. (2018) Oral and Craniofacial Biology Group, Faculty of Dentstry, Univ Malaya, University
  21. (2018) Knowledge, Attitude and Practices among medical practitioners on periodontal disease management in diabetic patients., Ministry of Health Malaysia, National
  22. (2018) Periodontal disease and Rheumatoid arthritis- where is the linkage?, University of Adelaide, International
  23. (2018) 25th MDA Scientific Convention and Trade Exhibition, Malaysian Dental Association
  24. (2018) Undergraduate Students National Scientific Conference, Dean's Office, Faculty of Dentistry
  25. (2018) Advisory board for International Conference on Oral Immunology and Oral Microbiology, Malaysian Society of Oral Microbiology and Oral Immunology
  26. (2018) Editorial Board Member, Journal of International Academy of Periodontology
  27. (2018) Clinical supervision in University Sains Islam Malaysia, University Sains Islam Malaysia
  28. (2018) Invited lecturer for DQD 7009, Department of Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry
  29. (2018) Research Colloquim and Development Workshop, Dean's Office, Faculty of Dentistry
  30. (2018) Panel for Research Proposal Presentation, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences
  31. (2018) Periodontology Classification Masterclass, Faculty of Dentistry University of Malaya
  32. (2018) Annals of Dentistry UM, University of Malaya
  33. (2017) Periodontology teaching and clinical supervision at the Faculty of Dentistry, University Sains Islam Malaysia, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, National
  34. (2017) Editorial committee member, Malaysian Society of Periodontology , National
  35. (2017) UM Medical Program-Block 8 2017/2018, Faculty of Medicine, UM, University
  36. (2017) Semakan Jadual ke13 Peraturan-peraturan Kemudahan dan Perkhidmatan Jagaan Kesihatan Swasta, Majlis Pergigian Malaysia, Majlis Pergigian Malaysia, National
  37. (2017) Publication Clinic, Faculty of Dentistry UM
  38. (2017) Article for Dental Health Magazine, Dental Health Magazine
  39. (2017) Speaker at UM-Ostem Implantology Course, Ostem Malaysia Sdn Bhd
  40. (2017) MJDF Part 2 exam, MJDF
  41. (2017) Research strategic advisor committee, Dean's Office, Faculty of Dentistry
  42. (2017) Publication enhancing working comiittee, Dean's Office, Faculty of Dentistry
  43. (2017) Restorative Dentistry Professorial Talks and Workshop, Faculty of Dentistry
  44. (2017) Undergraduate Scientific Conference, Faculty of Dentistry UM
  45. (2017) 15th MSP AGM and Fellowship, Malaysian Society of Periodontology
  46. (2017) Formula for Successful Implant Therapy, Malaysian Society for Periodontology
  47. (2017) 13th Asian Pacific Society for Periodontology Meeting, Asian Pacific Society for Periodontology
  48. (2017) General Clinical Practice starndardisation, Fac of Dentistry UM
  49. (2017) Case based learning: Case writing, Fac of dentistry UM
  50. (2016) UM Medical Program-Block 8 2016/2017, University of Malaya, University
  51. (2016) 7th Biennial MSP Conference, Malaysian Society for Periodontology
  52. (2016) Mouth Cancer awareness week Walkathon, Oral Cancer Research and Coordinating Centre
  53. (2016) Reviewing Scientific paper workshop, Faculty of Dentistry UM
  54. (2016) Mouth Cancer Awareness Week Fundraising Dinner, Oral Cancer Research and Coordinating Centre
  55. (2016) Advances in Bone Augmentation: Current advances in socket, GBR, Horizontal and vertical bone augmentation, Malaysian Society for Periodontology
  56. (2015) Development of standards and criteria for dental specialists programme, National Dental Specialist Conjoint Board, National
  57. (2015) Setting standards for Dental Services, Malaysian Society for Quality in health, National
  58. (2015) 16th Undergraduata Scientific Conference, Faculty of Dentistry UM
  59. (2014) Collaboration with Prof Mark Bartold, High Impact Research Grant, International
  60. (2014) Collaboration with Ministry of Health, High Impact Research Grant, National
  61. (2014) Periodontology Surgical Workshop, Department of Restorative Dentistry
  62. (2014) DClinDent Curriculum documentation Workshop, Faculty of Dentistry
  63. (2014) Undergrad curriculum development 2015, Fac of Dentistry UM
  64. (2014) Faculty representative for Block 8 University Malaya Medical Programme , Faculty of Medicine, UM
  65. (2014) Article in MSP newsletter- 'Periodontal Care in Malaysian Type 2 diabetes patients', Malaysian Society of Periodontology
  66. (2014) 1st International Conference on Periodontal Health, Malaysian society of Periodontology and Malaysian Association of Dental Public Health Specialist
  67. (2014) Training and calibration workshop for GCP, Faculty of Dentistry
  68. (2013) Malaysian Periodontal Biobanking and Database System, Oral Cancer Research and Coordinating Centre, National
  69. (2013) To supply supply, deliver and commission the surgical instruments for CSSD for the Postgraduate building, Fac of Dentstry, UM
  70. (2013) Restructuring of the new Restorative Department, Fac of Dentistry UM
  71. (2012) Implants Loading protocols and complications , Malaysian Society for Periodontology
  72. (2012) Doctor Periodontology- Penawaran program baru Ijazah Tinggi, Fac of Dentistry UM
  73. (2012) DClinDent new curriculum coordinator, Fac of Dentistry
  74. (2012) BDS Hybrid Curriculum, Fac of Dentistry UM
  75. (2011) Clinical practice guidelines for 'Management of Perio-Endo lesions', Kemeterian Kesihatan Malaysia, National
  76. (2011) Periodontology teaching and clinical supervision at the Faculty of Dentistry, University Sains Islam Malaysia , Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, National
  77. (2011) MDA/Colgate Expert Oral Devices Workshop , Malaysian Dental Association and Colgate Palmolive Sdn Bhd, National
  78. (2011) Elective Project Chairperson, Faculty of Dentistry
  79. (2011) Regenerating Periodontal tissues: what's new?, Malaysian Society for Periodontology
  80. (2011) 13th Undergraduate scientific Conference, Faculty of Dentistry
  81. (2010) 12th Undergraduate Scientific Conference, Faculty of Dentistry UM
  82. (2010) Periodontal Regeneration and Surgery Seminar, Malaysian Society of Periodontology
  83. (2010) Jawatankuasa penilaian harga bagi pembelian komputer bagi kerusi pergigian, Faculty of Dentistry UM
  84. (2010) Year 1 BDS Curriculum Review, Fac of Dentistry UM
  85. (2010) MClinDent (Periodontology) Curriculum review, Fac of Dentitsry
  86. (2009) Core trainer for assessment of LOs for Fac of Dentistry, Fac of Dentistry UM
  87. (2009) Curriculum restructuring committee member for Undegraduate Periodontology Curriculum, Faculty of Dentistry UM
  88. (2009) Periodontology Postgraduate Curriculum Review, Fac of Dentistry, UM
  89. (2009) Sinus lift procedure using piezosurgery, Faculty of Dentistry UM
  90. (2009) 11th Undergraduate Scientific conference, Faculty of Dentistry UM
  91. (2008) 1st Malaysian Oral-Systemic Health Round Table Discussion , Colgate Palmolive Sdn Bhd, National
  92. (2008) Periodontal Medicine seminar, Malaysian Society of Periodontology
  93. (2008) 10th Undergraduate scientific Conference, Faculty of Dentistry UM
Contribution to event
  1. (2025) Chairperson Loc 20th Biennial International Academy of Periodontology Conference 2025, International, (Event Coordinator)
  2. (2023) Interprofessional Systemic and Oral Health Research, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2023) Bengkel Pengubalan Kertas Soalan, University, (Participant)
  4. (2022) Mentoring Frgs Applicants, University, (Course Facilitator)
  5. (2022) Chairman 5th Icomoi 2022, National, (Event Coordinator)
  6. (2022) Scientific Session Chair for 14th Apsp, International, (Event Coordinator)
  7. (2021) Facilitator for Workshop, University, (Course Facilitator)
Media appearance
  1. (2023) Interview With Experts Video, National, (Interview)
Mentoring
  1. (2023) Penasihat Akademik, University, (Mentor)
  2. (2023) Frgs 2023 Applicants Mentoring, University, (Mentor)
  3. (2022) Frgs Mentoring Panel, University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2024) Influence of P. Gingivalis Arg-gingipain on NETosis Formation in Rheumatoid Arthritis, MALIHA SHAHBAZ
  2. (2021) RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS LINKED TO PERIODONTITIS: INTERPLAY BETWEEN ORAL BACTERIOPHAGES AND HOST IMMUNE RESPONSES, JAZLI AZIZ
  3. (2020) SUBGINGIVAL MICROBIOTA AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH LL37 IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SUBJECTS WITH PERIODONTITIS, CHEAH CHIA WEI
  4. (2019) RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS LINKED TO PERIODONTITIS: INTERPLAY BETWEEN ORAL BACTERIOPHAGES AND NUTRITIONAL IMMUNITY, JAZLI AZIZ
Master
  1. (2022) Common Risk Factors and Matrix Metalloproteinase Biomarkers in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Periodontitis Subjects: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, AIMEN BATOOL
  2. (2021) SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS OF PROSTAGLANDIN-ENDOPEROXIDE SYNTHASE AND DEFENSIN BETA 1 GENES IN MALAY CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS SUBJECTS, JASMIN KAUR A/P JAGENDER SINGH
  3. (2020) INVESTIGATION OF COMMON RISK FACTORS AND BIOMARKERS IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SUBJECTS WITH PERIODONTITIS, AIMEN BATOOL
  4. (2020) COMBINATION OF PLATELET-RICH FIBRIN AND CALCIUM SULFATE IN SOCKET AUGMENTATION, TIPU SULTAN
  5. (2019) SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS OF PROSTAGLANDIN-ENDOPEROXIDE SYNTHASE AND DEFENSIN BETA 1 GENES IN MALAY CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS SUBJECTS, JASMIN KAUR A/P JAGENDER SINGH
  6. (2019) DETECTION OF SUBGINGIVAL PERIODONTO-PATHOGENS AND INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINES IN MALAYSIAN ADULTS WITH CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS, NURSOLEHAH BINTI SHAHRUDDIN
  7. (2019) DETECTION OF SUBGINGIVAL PERIODONTO-PATHOGENS AND INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINES IN MALAYSIAN ADULTS WITH CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS, NURSOLEHAH BINTI SHAHRUDDIN
  8. (2017) Comparison of immediate implant placement of fresh extracted sockets at infected and non-infected sites: a systematic review., Aymen Aburweis
  9. (2017) COMBINATION OF PLATELET-RICH FIBRIN AND CALCIUM SULFATE IN SOCKET AUGMENTATION, TIPU SULTAN
  10. (2016) Comparison between immediate implant placement of fresh extracted sockets at infected and non-infected sites: a systematic review, Aymen Aburwais (M0100403)
  11. (2016) THE MECHANICAL EFFECT AND MICROBIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTIC OF DENTAL PLAQUE IN SIWAK USERS, Winarni (Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (usim))
  12. (2015) EFFECT OF NON-SURGICAL PERIODONTAL TREATMENT IN OBESE PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS, ZOHAIB AKRAM
  13. (2013) Influence of Subgingival Microbiota on The Levels of Interleukin-1 , Interleukin-6, Adiponectin and TNF- in Adults with Chronic Periodontitis., Nursolehah Shahruddin
  14. (2013) Effect of Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment In Obese Patients With Chronic Periodontitis, Dr Zohaib Akram
  15. (2013) Clinical and Microbial changes following NSPT verses OHI in chronic periodontitis subjects, Dr Maaz Asad
  16. (2011) Impact of severe chronic periodontitis on oral health-related quality of life, Dr Leilawati Sulaiman
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2019) Detection of Epstein Barr Virus DNA in patients with periodontal disease
  2. (2016) Influence Of Scaler Tip Design On Intenstiy Of Pain And Discomfort During Scaling
  3. (2014) Awareness of periodontal disease and knowledge of the relationship between smoking and periodontal disease among dental patients in University of Malaya
  4. (2013) Final year dental undergraduate self-assessed confidence in Paediatric Dentistry.
  5. (2012) Effect of Norsurgical periodontal therapy on oral health related quality of life of periodontitis subjects
  6. (2010) Oral health-related quality of life on a selected Malaysian Adult Population.
  7. (2009) Impact of periodontal disease and its treatment on oral health related quality of life of Type 2 diabetic patients
  8. (2008) The relationship between Type 2 Diabetes and Periodontal disease in adult Malaysians.
  9. (2008) A Comparison between Attitudes of Malaysian Dentists and Periodontists in Smoking Cessation

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2020) DXGW6102 - General Dentistry
  2. (2018) DHGC6180 - Periodontology
  3. (2017) DHCC6180 - Periodontology
  4. (2017) DXGW6102 - General Dentistry
  5. (2013) DHGC6180 - Periodontology
  6. (2013) DHGC6180 - Periodontology
  7. (2011) DHGC6180 - Periodontology
  8. (2011) DXGC6180 - Basic Medical Science
  9. (2010) DHGC6180 - Periodontology
  10. (2010) DXGC6180 - Basic Medical Science
  11. (2009) DHGC6180 - Periodontology
Bachelor
  1. (2021) DIA2003 - Dental Materials & Dental Technology
  2. (2018) DIA3005 - Periodontology I
  3. (2017) DEED4102 - Periodontology
  4. (2017) DIA3005 - Periodontology I
  5. (2017) DXED5103 - General Dental Practice
  6. (2014) DEED4102 - Oral Medicine & Periodontology
  7. (2012) DEED3102 - Periodontology
  8. (2012) DEED3102 - Oral Medicine
  9. (2012) DEED4102 - Oral Medicine & Periodontology
  10. (2010) Periodontologi (deed3102)
  11. (2010) Periodontologi (deed4102)
  12. (2009) DEED3102 - Periodontology
  13. (2009) DEED4102 - Periodontologi

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Dental Screening During International Day for Older Persons, (11 Oct 2022 - 13 Oct 2022) (University)
  • Umhacks 3.0 Charity Appeal, (03 Sep 2020 - 03 Sep 2020)
  • Moderator for Restorative Webinar, (26 Aug 2020 - 26 Aug 2020)
  • Scientific Committee Chair for 3rd International Conference On Oral Microbiology and Oral Immunology, (02 Jun 2020 - 01 Oct 2020)
  • Moderator for Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology 2019, (28 Sep 2019 - 29 Dec 2019)
  • Moderator for Focused Group Discussion (fgd) On Periodontology Classification., (17 Sep 2019 - 31 Dec 2019)
  • Committee Member for Masterclass Classification for Periodontal Disease, (18 Mar 2019 - 05 Jul 2019)
  • Research Colloquim Speaker, (18 Jan 2019 - 18 Jan 2019)
  • Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology 2019- Scientific Committee Chair, (01 Jan 2019 - 29 Sep 2019)
  • Volunteer At Mouth Cancer Awareness Week Walkathon 2018, (11 Nov 2018 - 11 Nov 2018)
  • 13th Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology Meeting, Scientific Committee Member, (04 Oct 2018 - 31 Oct 2019)
  • Article in Msp Newsletter- 'periodontal Healh Paradigs Among Siwak Users', (01 Sep 2018 - 31 Dec 2018)
  • 1st Joint Specialist Conference 2018- Organising Committee Member, (09 Mar 2018 - 11 Mar 2018)
  • Assiociate Member of Oral Cancer Research Coordinating Committee, (31 Mar 2017 - 31 Dec 2018)
  • Malaysian Society of Periodontology Agm and Fellowship, (11 Mar 2017 - 11 Mar 2017)
  • Organising Committee Member for Mouth Cancer Awareness Week Fundraising Dinner, (20 Nov 2016 - 20 Nov 2016)
  • Organising Committee Member for Oral Cancer Awareness Walkathon, (13 Nov 2016 - 13 Nov 2016)
  • Organising Committee Member for Reviewing Scientific Paper Workshop, (08 Nov 2016 - 08 Nov 2016)
  • Organising Committee Member 18th Undergraduate Students Scientific Conference, (03 Oct 2016 - 02 Mar 2017)
  • Organising Committee Member for Advances in Bone Augmentation, (27 Aug 2016 - 28 Aug 2016)
  • Organising Committee Member 7th Msp Bienniel Scientific Meeting, (28 May 2016 - 29 May 2016)
  • Presented Lecture On 'outreach Programme for Faculty of Dentistry' in Kolej Matrikulasi Selangor., (26 Dec 2014 - 26 Dec 2014)
  • Committee Member Undergraduate Scientific Conference, (01 Aug 2014 - 31 Mar 2014)
  • Presented Lecture Titled Periodontal Care in Diabetes Mellitus At The 5th National Diabetes Conference 2014 At Sunway Putra Hotel, Jalan Putra, Kl On The 21st June, 2014., (21 Jun 2014 - 21 Jun 2014)
  • Periodontology Teaching in Usim 2014, (01 May 2014 - 31 Dec 2014)
  • President Malaysian Society of Periodontology, (01 Mar 2014 - 01 Mar 2016)
  • Presented Lecture Titled The Periodontal-restorative Interdisciplinary Management At Malaysian Society of Periodontology-cpd 2014. Symphony Suite Hotel, Ipoh On The 11th Januray 2014., (11 Jan 2014 - 11 Jan 2014)
  • Committee Member Annals of Dentistry, (02 Jan 2014 - 31 Dec 2014)
  • Presented Lecture On 'patient-centered Approach for Management of Periodontal Disease' to The Colgate Professional Oral Care Consultants At The Colgate Learning Centre, Organized by Colgate-palmolive Marketing Sdn Bhd On The 2nd January 2013., (02 Jan 2013 - 02 Jan 2013)
  • Organising Committee for Implants: Loading Protocols and Complications, (19 Oct 2012 - 20 Oct 2012)
  • Dental Screening During UM Wellness Programme, (16 Apr 2012 - 25 May 2012)
  • Treasurer, Organising Committee for Msp Scientific Meeting On Regenerating Periodontal Tissues: What S New? . Fac of Dentistry, UKM., (19 Nov 2011 - 20 Nov 2011)
  • Periodontology Teaching in University Sains Islam Malaysia, (01 Jun 2011 - 30 Jun 2012)
  • Kempen Kesedaran Kesihatan Periodontium- Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (anjuran Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia- Persatuan Periodontology Malaysia), (25 Mar 2011 - 18 Jun 2011)
  • Organising Committee for 4th Msp Bienniel Scientific Meeting: Surgical and Implant Solutions to Dental Aesthetic Challenges, (23 Jul 2010)
  • Presented Lecture On Periodontal Regeneration: Current and What S in Store for The Future? At Malaysian Society of Periodontology Roadshow, Flamingo Hotel Penang On The 23/4/2010, (23 Apr 2010 - 23 Apr 2010)
  • Committee Member for 2nd Msp Seminar & Workshop 2009: Sinus Lift Procedure Using Piezosurgery, (28 Mar 2009)
  • Committee Member for 3rd Msp Scientific Biennial Meeting- "soft and Hard Tissue Augmentation in Restorative Procedures"., (16 Aug 2008)
  • Committee Member for Periodontal Medicine Seminar Jointly Organised by Malaysian Society of Periodontology and Fac of Dentistry UM., (30 Apr 2008)