Curriculum Vitae

DR. NOR SHAFINA BINTI MOHAMED NAZARI

Dental Lecturer
  • Department of Restorative Dentistry
    Faculty of Dentistry
  • shafina.mnazari
  • +603-79674806

BIOGRAPHY

In 2012, Shafina completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Otago in New Zealand. Following this, she embarked on a dedicated service as a dental officer at the Ministry of Health Malaysia until 2015. Later, she joined the Universiti Malaya, where she garnered a scholarship by the Ministry of Education Malaysia for her specialty training. Shafina pursued a Master of Science in Clinical Dentistry at the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom, a milestone she attained in 2018. During the same year, she was awarded the Membership in Periodontics examination by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Upon her return from the United Kingdom, Shafina assumed the role of a clinical lecturer at the Universiti Malaya until September 2022. Throughout her tenure, she dedicated herself to both undergraduate and postgraduate education, encompassing academic and clinical aspects. Her impact extended to guiding master's students in navigating project management and thesis composition.

Shafina has secured multiple research grants that facilitated the exploration of her diverse interests in fields such as Periodontology, Artificial Intelligence, and the response to COVID-19. She has contributed to scholarly discourse through the authorship of book chapters and publications featured in high-impact journals, as well as through her engagement with mass media. Her remarkable achievements have been recognised with several awards. Particularly noteworthy is her receipt of the prestigious Dental Education and Clinical Experience Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2022.

Presently, Shafina is pursuing her doctorate at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute. Her research focus is centered around leveraging artificial intelligence to predict the prognosis of treatment outcomes for gingival recession around teeth.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • MPerio, (Periodontics)
    Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
  • MSc(Clin)(Periodontology), (PERIODONTOLOGY)
    University of Manchester, United Kingdom
  • BDS, (Dental Surgery)
    Otago University, New Zealand

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Project Leader
    09 May 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Project Leader
    15 Jun 2022 - 15 Jul 2022 (Department)
  • UM Health Taskforces
    08 Dec 2020 - 07 Dec 2021 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Committee Member for Infection Control Committee
    15 Feb 2019 - 14 Feb 2021 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF ORAL MICROBIOLOGISTS & ORAL IMMUNOLOGISTS, MEMBER
    Since 2020 (National)
  • LIFE MEMBERSHIP, MEMBER
    Since 2020 (National)
  • INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL RESEARCH MALAYSIAN SECTION (IADR-MALSEC) , MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF PERIODONTOLOGY, MEMBER
    2019 to 2021 (National)
  • THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF EDINBURGH, MEMBER
    2019 to 2021 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN DENTAL COUNCIL, MEMBER
    2013 to 2021 (National)
  • INTERNATIONAL TEAM FOR IMPLANTOLOGY (ITI), MEMBER
    2019 to 2020 (International)
  • THE BRITISH SOCIETY OF PROSTHODONTICS, MEMBER
    2018 to 2018 (International)
  • EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF OSSEOINTEGRATION, MEMBER
    2017 to 2018 (International)
  • THE BRITISH SOCIETY OF PERIODONTOLOGY, MEMBER
    2016 to 2018 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • The British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry Systematic Review Prize
    2023, The British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry,  (International)
  • Dental Education and Clinical Experience Fellowship
    2022, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh,  (International)
  • Sustainable Development Goals International Innovation Awards
    2021, Ministry of Higher Education,  (International)
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2021, Universiti Malaya
  • Expert Panel in Mass Media On Covid-19, Article Entitled "How Safe Are We At Dental Clinics During Covid-19 Pandemic?"
    2020, Astro Awani,  (National)
  • Silver Award (E-Assessment Category). Title: Online Clinical Assessment in Preventive Dentistry Module Using Telegram.
    2020, Teaching Enhancement and Learning Innovation Carnival 2020,  (National)
  • Expert Panel in Mass Media On Periodontal Health and Treatment, Online Article Entitled "Rawatan Pergigian Yang Cepat dan Tidak Menyakitkan"
    2019, The New Straits Times Press,  (National)
  • Second Prize Poster Award (Clinical Case Reports Category). Title: Volume-Stable Collagen Matrix in Comparison to Autogenous Connective Tissue Graft in The Treatment of Multiple Gingival Recessions.
    2019, 13th Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology Meeting 2019,  (International)
  • Second Prize Poster Award. Research Title: Implant Surface Roughness and Peri-Implant Bone Loss: a Systematic Review of Literature.
    2019, International Team for Implantology (ITI) Congress South East Asia,  (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Tan, Shiuan Lee; Grewal, Galvinderjeet Kaur; Nazari, Nor Shafina Mohamed; Mohd-Dom, Tuti Ningseh; Baharuddin, Nor Adinar (2022). Efficacy of air polishing in comparison with hand instruments and/or power-driven instruments in supportive periodontal therapy and implant maintenance: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BMC ORAL HEALTH. 22(1). doi:10.1186/s12903-022-02120-6
  2. Zaberi, Zarikh Hafizah Saqina; Nor, Nor Azlida Mohd; Nazari, Nor Shafina Mohamed; Baharuddin, Nor Adinar (2022). INTERNET USE, ONLINE HEALTH INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOR AND ELECTRONIC HEALTH LITERACY AMONG DENTAL AUXILIARY PERSONNEL IN MALAYSIA, SOUTHEAST ASIAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH. 53(5), 497-512
  3. Gopalan, T., Yatim, R. M., Muhamad, M. R., Nazari, N. S. M., Hashim, N. A., John, J., & Hoe, V. C. W. (2021). Decontamination Methods of N95 Respirators Contaminated with SARS-CoV-2. Sustainability, 13(22), 21. doi: 10.3390/su132212474
Scopus
  1. Abidin Z.Z., Noor E., Nor N.S.M., Nazari N.S.M., Zaini A.A., Azizi N.Z., Soelar S.A., Shahrizad M.M., Halim R.A. (2024). Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Patients' Self-perception of Periodontal Diseases, European Journal of Dentistry. . doi:10.1055/s-0043-1772777
  2. Nazari N.S.M., Wafa S.W.W.S.S.T., Baharuddin N.A. (2022). Teledentistry in the Malaysian Context: Are We There Yet?, Archives of Orofacial Sciences. 17(1), 9-19. doi:10.21315/aos2022.1701.RV02
Books
  1. Mohamed Nazari, N.S., Syed Mohd Noori, S.A. et al. (2022). Stories of Older Adults Through The Eyes of Dental Students. Fakulti Bahasa dan Linguistik, Universiti Malaya.
Chapter in Books
  1. Mohamed Nazari, N.S., Baharuddin, N.A., Syed Saadun Tarek Wafa, S.W.W. (2024). Objective Structured Clinical and Practical Examinations (OSCE & OSPE). In A Guide to Assessment in Dental Education (pp. 69-79). UM Press.
  2. Mohamed Nazari, N.S. & Safii, S.H. (2021) Chemical plaque control. In N.A. Mohd Nor & N Ab-Murat (Eds), Preventive Dentistry Handbook (pp. 24-29). Kuala Lumpur, KL: UM Press.
  3. Nor Azlida Mohd Nor, Nor Shafina Mohamed Nazari, Nurul Zeety Azizi (2021). Online clinical assessment in Dentistry using Telegram. In: Nurturing New Norms in E-Assessment. 1st eTeLIC Book Series, pp 19-28. UMK Press ISBN 978-967-2912-77-4.
Article in Proceeding
  1. Mohammad-Hassan NH, Mohd Noor NS, Mohamed Nazari NS, Zanul Abidin Z, Azami NH, Needleman I, High Level of Oral Disease and Self-Reported Performance impacts in Elite Malaysian Athletes. British Journal of Sports Medicine Nov 2021, 55 (Suppl 1) A172-A173; DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2021-IOC.414
  2. NA Baharuddin, NHM Hassan, NSM Nazari, SH Safii, Vaithilingam RD and MZ Hussin (2019). No better time to unlearn and relearn. Proceedings of the 13th Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology: Exploring Innovative Frontiers in Periodontal Health and Implantology (pp 40-43) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  3. Mohamed Nazari, N.S., Pinto, H., & Seymour, K. (2018). PC231: The modified minimally invasive surgical technique a case series. J Clin Periodontol, 45: 437-437.
Other Publications
  1. Syed, A., Yoong, D., & Mohd Nazari, N. S., (2022). From the soup kitchen to zoom: online adaptation of a mixed-methods study on cultivating dental students' empathy through life story documentation. In SAGE Research Methods: Doing Research Online. SAGE Publications, Ltd., https://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781529603996 - Case Study
  2. Nik Eezammuddeen, N., Mohamed Nazari, N.S. (2021). The Interplay Between Periodontitis and COVID-19 Severity - Is It Plausible? Malaysian Society of Periodontology Newsletter 2020. 14-16. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis (Systematic review)
  • Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence)
  • Periodontal tissue management (Soft tissue augmentation, gingival phenotype)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2020 - 2024, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Evaluation Of Metallothioneins (mt) And Matrix Metalloproteinases (mmp) In Periodontitis (pd) ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2019 - 2021, 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 ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2020 - 2023, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Evaluation of metallothioneins (MT) and matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) biomarkers as diagnostic biomarkers for periodontitis (PD) ( Consultant)
  4. 2020 - 2022, UM Faculty Research Grant
    Pandemic Preparedness Planning For Dental School Settings at Two Malaysian Public Universities Using The COVID-19 Model. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2019 - 2021, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Erythritol Powder Air Polishing As An Adjunct in Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy in the Management of Periodontitis: A Randomised Clinical Trial ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 2019 - 2021, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Subgingival Debridement by Erythritol Powder Air-polishing (EPAP) in Comparison with Ultrasonic Instrumentation During Periodontal Maintenance: A Randomised Clinical Trial. ( Co-Researcher)
International
  1. 2021 - 2022, International Funding
    Effectiveness Of Artificial Intelligence Tool For Dental And Periodontal Bone Classification In Panoramic Radiographs. ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2020 - 2021, International Funding
    Design And Development Of Aerosol Collector During Dental Treatment For Covid-19 Prevention ( Co-Researcher)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Investigation of The Effectiveness of The Artificial Intelligence Tool and The Feasibility of Using Silicon Nitride in Dental Applications, EM2AI PTE LTD (Company No:201838370K), Consultant
    25 Aug 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (International)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Tunnel Approach Versus Coronally Advanced Flap in Treating Gingival Recessions: A Systematic Review, FDCU International Symposium, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University (International) (24 May 2021 - 24 May 2021)
  2. Periodontal Treatment & Maintenance During Covid-19, 5th Webinar Faculty of Dentistry UM, Faculty of Dentistry UM (University) (21 May 2020 - 21 May 2020)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Tunnel approach versus coronally advanced flap in treating gingival recessions: A systematic review, 22nd Dental Students' Scientific Conference 2021, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya (University) (17 Mar 2021 - 17 Mar 2021)
PRESENTER
  1. The modified minimally invasive surgical technique: a case series., EuroPerio9, European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) (International) (20 Jun 2018 - 23 Jun 2018)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  1. Coping With The COVID-19 Pandemic At A Dental Academic Institution: A Year Later, Dies Forum 2021 International Dental Scientific Conference & Expo, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran  (International) (08 Oct 2021 - 08 Oct 2021)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2022) Examiner for The Master of Oral Science (Periodontology), Academic Session 2021/2022 - Dr Shruthi Venu Gopal, University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2022) Examiner for The Master of Oral Science (Periodontology), Academic Session 2021/2022 - Dr Hirzi Kamaludin, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2022) Reviewer of An Article Entitled "Concentrated Growth Factor as An Adjunct Biomaterial in Periodontal Regeneration: Fact or Fiction?", National, (Reviewer)
  4. (2022) Pemeriksa Dalam Untuk Calon Ijazah Sarjana Sains Pergigian, Aimen Batool (Dma180005), University, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2021) Panel Pembentangan Research Proposal Bagi Calon Ijazah Sarjana Sains Oral (Periodontologi) 2021/2022, University, (Reviewer)
  6. (2021) Panel Pembentangan Proposal Defence Pelajar Drdph Tahun 2 2021/2022, University, (Reviewer)
  7. (2021) Pemeriksa Dalam Calon Ijazah Sains Pergigian Dma180005, University, (Internal Examiner)
  8. (2021) Research Report Submitted by Year III Master of Clinical Dentistry Periodontology - Dgl180002, University, (Internal Examiner)
  9. (2021) Case Report Submitted by The Year III Master of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) - Dgl180003, University, (Internal Examiner)
  10. (2021) Panel for Year 5 Case Presentation 2020/2021, University, (Reviewer)
  11. (2021) Panel Penemuduga Bagi Program Sarjana Muda Pembedahan Pergigian 2021, University, (Internal Assessor)
  12. (2021) Management of Necrotizing Periodontitis in The Setting of Stress: a Case Study, International, (Reviewer)
  13. (2021) Pengemaskinian dan Penyaringan Soalan Meq Bagi Peperiksaan Sarjana Pembedahan Pergigian Tahun Kelima, University, (Reviewer)
  14. (2021) A Clinical Case Report of Acute Allergic Reaction With Titanium Dental Implant, International, (Reviewer)
  15. (2021) Jawatankuasa Penilaian Harga Perolehan Perkhidmatan, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  16. (2020) Candidature Defence Sarjana Sains Pergigian (MDSc) Dr. Aimen Batool (DMA180005) , (Panel )
  17. (2019) Internal examiner for Master of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) research thesis (Candidate: Dr Lee Yin Hui, DGL160001) , (Internal Examiner)
  18. (2019) Internal examiner for Part II Examination for Master of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) (Candidate: Dr Lew Pit Hui, DGL160003), (Internal Examiner)
  19. (2019) Panel for Proposal Defence by a Master in Clinical Dentistry student - Dr. Nazurah Nik Eezammuddeen (DGL180005), (Expert panel)
  20. (2019) Internal examiner for Master of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) research thesis (Candidate: Dr Lew Pit Hui, DGL160003) , (Internal Examiner)
  21. (2019) Reviewer for Annals of Dentistry, University of Malaya,, (Reviewer)
  22. (2018) Panel for Undergraduate Case Presentation (BDS Year 5) , (Expert Panel)
  23. (2018) Assessor for Undergraduate Elective Project Report (Title: University of Malaya Dental Students' Perception on Competency-based Test) , (Assessor)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2020) Chairman for Infection Control Committee, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, University
  2. (2020) Advisor for Dental Student Society (DENSOC), Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, University
  3. (2020) Course: Persidangan Saintifik Mahasiswa Pergigian ke-20, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Others
  4. (2020) Coordinator for Undergraduate Periodontology Course (Year 2 and Year 3) , Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya
  5. (2020) Deputy Head for Undergraduate Integrated Module on Health and Safety , Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya
  6. (2020) Temuduga Calon Lepasan Stpm/Asasi/Matrikulasi/Setaraf Ke Program Sarjana Muda Pembedahan Pergigian Sesi 2020/2021, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya
  7. (2020) Panel bagi Pembentangan 'Seminar Thesis' Untuk Calon Ijazah Doktor Falsafah - Dr. Masfueh Razali (DHA140009), Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya
  8. (2020) Penyelia Program Kawalan Risiko Covid-19 di Klinik Pergigian, Fakulti Pergigian Universiti Malaya., Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya
  9. (2019) Course: Periodontology Classification Masterclass, Faculty of Dentistry University Malaya, Malaysian Society of Periodontology, National
  10. (2019) Course: Restorative Day 2019, Faculty of Dentistry University of Malaya, National
  11. (2019) Course: 1st International Conference on Digital Solutions For Education and Clinical Dentistry (ICDSECD), Faculty of Dentistry University of Malaya, National Cheng Kung University, International
  12. (2019) Deputy Head for Undergraduate Integrated Module on Clinical Based Learning (CBL), Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya
  13. (2019) Coordinator for Undergraduate Integrated Module on Oral Health Education, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya
  14. (2019) Task Force for Course Learning Outcome Workshop (BDS Undergraduate Curriculum), Faculty of Dentistry University of Malaya
  15. (2019) Trainer for EMS Swiss Dental Academy, EMS Swiss Dental Academy (SDA)
  16. (2019) Translator for an educational brochure entitled "Guided Biofilm Therapy" , EMS Swiss Dental Academy
  17. (2019) Penemuduga Calon Ijazah Dasar bagi Program Ijazah Pembedahan Pergigian Sesi 2019/20, Faculty of Dentistry University of Malaya
Contribution to event
  1. (2021) Pandemic to Endemic: Staying Covid-Safe in The Dental Setting, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2021) Ahli Jawatankuasa (AJK) Persidangan Antarabangsa Pergigian, University, (Event Coordinator)
  3. (2021) Dental Clinic & Treatment Room, University, (Course Facilitator)
  4. (2021) A Cross-Sectional Study On Knowledge Towards Covid-19 Prevention and Control Among Dental Students., National, (Participant)
  5. (2021) 21st Century Teaching Using Teaching Tools & Social Media, University, (Course Facilitator)
  6. (2021) Ahli Jawatankuasa (AJK) Kursus Pencegahan dan Kawalan Jangkitan Silang, University, (Event Organiser)
  7. (2021) Managing Gingival Recession, National, (Course Facilitator)
  8. (2021) Air-Polishing as a Modern Adjunct to Scaling, National, (Course Facilitator)
  9. (2021) Ahli Jawatankuasa (AJK) 22nd Dental Students' Scientific Conference 2021, University, (Event Organiser)
Mentoring
  1. (2021) Penasihat Universiti Malaya Dental Student Society (Densoc), University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2020) The Initiation Of Clinical Pathway To Medical - Dental Coordinated Care On Periodontal Diseases In Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1dm) In Children And Adolescents Using Guided Questionnaire (Gq)., Dr. Zaridah Binti Zainal Abidin (Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM))
Master
  1. (2022) Patient Reported Outcomes Following Root Coverage Procedures for Gingival Recession Defects: A Meta-Analysis of Individual Patient Data, Vanessa Venchard (University College London, Gower Street London Wc1)
  2. (2020) Internet use and e- health literacy among allied dental health care workers in Pahang, Malaysia., Dr. Zarikh Hafizah Saqina Binti Zaberi
  3. (2018) Subgingival debridement by erythritol powder air-polishing in comparison with ultrasonic instrumentation during periodontal maintenance: A randomised clinical trial ., Dr. Tan Shiuan Lee
  4. (2018) Erythritol powder air polishing (EPAP) as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) in the management of active periodontitis: A randomised control trial., Dr. Galvinderjeet Kaur Grewal
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2021) Biomarkers in Periodontal Disease: A Cross-sectional Study
  2. (2021) A Survey on Oral Health Status of Deaf children.
  3. (2020) Tunnel Approach versus Coronally Advanced Flap in Treating Gingival Recessions: A Systematic Review
  4. (2018) Prevalence of Peri-Implant disease at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya : A Retrospective Analysis.

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2021) NA - Dcgc6180
  2. (2021) NA - Dhgc6180
  3. (2020) DCGC6180 - Restorative Dentistry in Conservative
  4. (2020) DHGC6180 - Periodontology
  5. (2019) DHGC6181 - Research Report
Bachelor
  1. (2021) NA - Dia2003
  2. (2021) NA - Dia3005
  3. (2021) NA - Dia4005
  4. (2021) NA - Dia5007
  5. (2020) DIA4005 - Periodontology Ii
  6. (2020) DIA5007 - General Dental Practice III

PATENT/ IPR

  • E-book: LIFE STORIES OF OLDER ADULTS THROUGH THE EYES OF DENTAL STUDENTS
    COPYRIGHT
  • Guideline in the transition phase of the endemic COVID-19: Return to Open Plan Clinics
    COPYRIGHT
  • Aerosol Enclosure For Undergraduate Teaching Cubicles In Dental Polyclinic
    COPYRIGHT

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Umhakcs 5.0: Oral Health Awareness Talk & Jom Raya Project, (15 Apr 2022 - 01 Oct 2022) (University)