Curriculum Vitae

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. SHANI ANN MANI

Associate Professor
  • Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
    Faculty of Dentistry
  • shani
  • 0379674802

BIOGRAPHY

 

Dr. Shani Ann Mani graduated in 1995 from The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, India with a Bachelor in Dental Surgery and in 1998 from the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (Panjab University), Chandigarh, India with a Master of Dental Surgery (Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry). She is also a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians of Glasgow. She enjoys teaching having been in academia for more than 22 years, teaching Paediatric Dentistry to undergraduate and postgraduate students. She was appointed the post-graduate coordinator in Paediatric Dentistry at the Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya since 2014. She has been an external and internal examiner for both undergraduate and postgraduate students during her career. She is also keen in research and has authored about 30 articles published in international and national peer-reviewed journals, majority being indexed in the ISI Web of Science database, and also contributed to chapters in books. She routinely reviews manuscripts for international journals in her field of specialisation and is on the editorial board of the European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry,  Malaysian Journal of Paediatric Dentistry and BMC Oral Health.  She has also obtained research grants pertaining to her research in Paediatric Dentistry over the course of her career. She is a member of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry and Malaysian Association of Paediatric Dentistry besides other academic associations.

 

 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • CHILDRENS DENTISTRY
    Preventive Dentistry, Pit and Fissure sealants, Early Childhood Caries, Dental age assessment

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • FDS RCPS(Glasg), (Dental Surgery)
    Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow
  • MDS, (Dental Surgery)
    Panjab University, India
  • BDS, (Dental Surgery)
    Tamilnadu Dr Mgr Medical University, India

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Programme Coordinator
    01 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2024 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Programme Coordinator
    26 Jul 2014 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Head of Department
    05 Nov 2021 - 05 Nov 2021 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Post Graduate Co-ordinator
    01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 (University Malaya)
  • PBL 5.2 coordinator
    01 Sep 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Year 5 Co-ordinator 2017-2018
    01 Sep 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Year 4 co-ordinator 2016-2017 Paediatric Dentistry
    01 Sep 2016 - 30 Jun 2017 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • PBL 5.2 Chief Coordinator
    01 Sep 2016 - 30 Jun 2017 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Year 3 Co-ordinator 2015-2016- Paediatric Dentistry
    07 Sep 2015 - 30 Jun 2016 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Deputy Module Head- Dental Pulp and Periodontium in Health and Disease
    01 Sep 2015 - 30 Jun 2016 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • PBL 5.2 - Chief Co-ordinator
    01 Sep 2015 - 30 Jun 2016 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Year 5 coordinator - Paediatric Dentistry
    02 Sep 2014 - 31 Jul 2015 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Year 4 co-ordinator
    01 Sep 2013 - 31 Jul 2014 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Penerbitan, Persidangan Saintifik Mahasiswa Pergigian ke 15 sesi 2013/2014
    01 Sep 2013 - 31 Jul 2014 (Faculty)
  • Acting Head of Department
    30 Jul 2014 - 31 Jul 2014 (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Co-ordinator; Operative techniques Year 3 BDS 2012-2013 academic session
    10 Sep 2012 - 30 Jun 2013 (National)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • DIPLOMA OF FELLOWSHIP FDS RCPS(GLASGOW), FELLOW
    Since 2022 (International)
  • WAKIL TETAP JAWATHANKUASA EIKA PERUBATAN FAKULTI PERGIGIAN, UNIVERSITI MALAYA (FDMEC), MEMBER
    2021 to present (University)
  • EDITORIAL BOARD - EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, ADVISORY BOARD
    2021 to 2024 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, MEMBER
    Since 2011 (National)
  • INDIAN SOCIETY OF PEDODONTICS AND PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY, MEMBER
    Since 1998 (International)
  • EDITORIAL BOARD - BMC ORAL HEALTH, EDITORIAL BOARD
    2023 to 2023 (International)
  • EDITORIAL BOARD - MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, ADVISORY BOARD
    2021 to 2023 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Top Dept Publication award in the category of Senior lecturer
    Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, 2021 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2021 (University)
  • GOLD-Professional Behaviour Among Dental Students: Comparing Self And Peer Vs Teacher Assessment In Improving Student Performance
    University of Malaya - ADEC, Ministry of Higher Education, 2017 (University)
  • Supervisor of students who secured consolation prize in Oral Presentation at 18th Dental Student Scientific Conference
    Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya, 2017 (University)
  • Bronze -University of Malaya Learning Innovation and Teaching Enhancement Research for research entitled Professional behaviour among dental students: Role of self and peer assessment in improving student performance
    University of Malaya - ADEC, 2017 (University)
  • Supervisor of students who secured sixth prize in Oral Presentation at 15th Dental Student Scientific Conference
    Faculty of dentistry, University of Malaya, 2014 (University)
  • Supervisor of Elective students who secure the consolation prize for the overall attainment in the 14th Dental Students' Scientific Conference 2012-2013
    Faculty of dentistry, University of Malaya, 2013 (University)
  • 3rd Place Oral Presentation - Co-presenter at International Conference on Medical and Health Sciences 2013
    Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2013 (International)
  • 3rd Place-Oral Presentation -Co-presenter at 2nd MAPD Biennial Scientific Conference and Trade Exhibition
    Malaysian Association of Paediatric Dentistry, 2013 (National)
  • Supervisor of students who secured Second place in Oral Presentation at 14th Dental Student Scientific Conference
    Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 2013 (University)
  • Supervisor of student who secured third place in Oral Presentation at 9th student scientific conference,USM held on 1st December 2011.
    USM, 2011 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • Supervisor of student who secured first place in Oral Presentation at 9th student scientific conference,USM held on 1st December 2011.
    USM, 2011 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang
    Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2010 (University)
  • Supervisor of student who secured second place in Oral Presentation at 7th student scientific conference,USM held on 22nd October 2009
    USM, 2009 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • Supervisor of student who secured Second place in Poster Presentation at 5th student scientific conference,USM held on 25th October 2007.
    USM, 2007 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • Supervisor of student who secured First place in Oral Presentation at 5th student scientific conference,USM held on 25th October 2007.
    USM, 2007 (Ptj/ Faculty)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Chin, Yu Jie; Mani, Shani Ann; Doss, Jennifer Geraldine; Musa, Sabri; Danaee, Mahmoud (2024). Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Malay version of parenting and child tooth brushing assessment (M-PACTA), BMC ORAL HEALTH. 24(1). doi:10.1186/s12903-024-04701-z
  2. Mani, Shani Ann; Uma, Eswara; John, Jacob; Nieminen, Pentti (2023). Perceptions of professional social media interaction with patients and faculty members - a comparative survey among dental students from Malaysia and Finland, BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION. 23(1). doi:10.1186/s12909-023-04359-1
  3. Mamat, Noraida; Mani, Shani Ann; Danaee, Mahmoud (2022). T-shaped toothbrush for plaque removal and gingival health in children: a randomized controlled trial, BMC ORAL HEALTH. 22(1). doi:10.1186/s12903-022-02137-x
  4. Nieminen, Pentti; Uma, Eswara; Mani, Shani Ann; John, Jacob; Laitala, Marja-Liisa; Lappalainen, Olli-Pekka (2022). E-Professionalism among Dental Students from Malaysia and Finland, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH. 19(6). doi:10.3390/ijerph19063234
  5. Pandarathodiyil, Anitha Krishnan; Mani, Shani Ann; Ghani, Wan Maria Nabillah; Ramanathan, Anand; Talib, Rozaidah; Zamzuri, Ahmad Termizi (2022). Preparedness of recent dental graduates and final-year undergraduate dental students for practice amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION. . doi:10.1111/eje.12779
  6. Campus, G., Betancourt, M. D., Cagetti, M. G., Giacaman, R. A., Manton, D. J., Douglas, G. V. A., . . . Grp, C. O. C. (2021). The COVID-19 pandemic and its global effects on dental practice. An International survey. Journal of Dentistry, 114. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2021.103749
  7. Khan, I. M., Mani, S. A., Doss, J. G., Danaee, M., & Kong, L. Y. L. (2021). Pre-schoolers' tooth brushing behaviour and association with their oral health: a cross sectional study. BMC Oral Health, 21(1), 11. doi: 10.1186/s12903-021-01643-8
  8. Mani, S. A., Nor, N. A. M., John, J., & Musa, S. (2021). Malaysian Dentists' Self-Reported Experience towards Continuing Clinical Activity during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Sains Malaysiana, 50(5), 1485-1496. doi: 10.17576/jsm-2021-5005-27
  9. Sivarajan, S., Mani, S. A., John, J., Fayed, M. M. S., Kook, Y. A., & Wey, M. C. (2021). The global distribution of permanent canine hypodontia: A systematic review. Korean Journal of Orthodontics, 51(1), 55-74. doi: 10.4041/kjod.2021.51.1.55
  10. Uma, E., Nieminen, P., Mani, S. A., John, J., Haapanen, E., Laitala, M. L., . . . Kaur, K. (2021). Social Media Usage among Dental Undergraduate Students-A Comparative Study. Healthcare, 9(11). doi: 10.3390/healthcare9111408
  11. Ali, A., John, J., Mani, S. A., & El-Seedi, H. R. (2020). Effect of Thermal Cycling on Flexural Properties of Microcrystalline Cellulose-Reinforced Denture Base Acrylic Resins. Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry, 29(7), 611-616. doi: 10.1111/jopr.13018
  12. Campus, Guglielmo; Diaz-Betancourt, Marcela; Cagetti, Maria Grazia; Carvalho, Joana C.; Carvalho, Thiago S.; Cortes-Martinicorena, Javier F.; Deschner, James; Douglas, Gail V. A.; Giacaman, Rodrigo A.; Machiulskiene, Vita; Manton, David J.; Raggio, Daniela P.; Ramos-Gomez, Francisco; Sava-Rosianu, Ruxandra; Morozova, Natalia S.; Spagnuolo, Gianrico; Vukovic, Ana; Wolf, Thomas G. (2020). Study Protocol for an Online Questionnaire Survey on Symptoms/Signs, Protective Measures, Level of Awareness and Perception Regarding COVID-19 Outbreak among Dentists. A Global Survey, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH. 17(15). doi:10.3390/ijerph17155598
  13. Asir, M. K., Nambiar, P., Mani, S. A., Ibrahim, N. B., Khan, I. M., Lokman, N. B. (2019). Dental age estimation in Malaysian adults based on volumetric analysis of pulp/tooth ratio using CBCT data. Legal Medicine, 36, 50-58. doi:10.1016/j.legalmed.2018.10.005
  14. Asif, M. K., Nambiar, P., Mani, S. A., Ibrahim, N. B., Khan, I. M., Sukumaran, P. (2018). Dental age estimation employing CBCT scans enhanced with Mimics software: Comparison of two different approaches using pulp/tooth volumetric analysis. Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, 54, 53-61. doi:10.1016/j.jflm.2017.12.010
  15. Chin, Zhe W.; Chong, Wai S.; Mani, Shani A. (2016). Practice of Sealants and Preventive Resin Restorations Among Malaysian Dentists, ORAL HEALTH & PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY. 14(2), 125-135. doi:10.3290/j.ohpd.a34999
  16. Mani, Shani Ann; Mohsin, Wan Salmah Yang; John, Jacob (2014). PREVALENCE AND PATTERNS OF TOOTH AGENESIS AMONG MALAY CHILDREN, SOUTHEAST ASIAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH. 45(2), 490-498
  17. John, Jacob; Nambiar, Phrabhakaran; Mani, Shani Ann; Mohamed, Nor Himazian; Ahmad, Nur Fazwani; Murad, Norain Azman (2012). Third molar agenesis among children and youths from three major races of Malaysians, JOURNAL OF DENTAL SCIENCES. 7(3), 211-217. doi:10.1016/j.jds.2012.05.002
  18. Mani, S. A.; Burhanudin, N. A.; John, J. (2012). Malaysian undergraduates' knowledge and opinions on Early Childhood Oral Health, EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY. 13(1), 64-68
  19. John, Jacob; Mani, Shani Ann; Nambiar, Phrabhakaran; Sulaiman, Habesah (2011). Denture marking: a mandatory procedure to aid forensic identification, DISASTER PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT. 20(4), 378-385. doi:10.1108/09653561111161707
  20. John, Jacob; Yatim, Fekriah Mohd; Mani, Shani Ann (2011). Measuring Service Quality of Public Dental Health Care Facilities in Kelantan, Malaysia, ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 23(5), 742-753. doi:10.1177/1010539509357341
  21. Mani, Shani Ann; Naing, Lin; John, Jacob; Samsudin, Abdul Rani (2008). Comparison of two methods of dental age estimation in 7-15-year-old Malays, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY. 18(5), 380-388. doi:10.1111/j.1365-263X.2007.00890.x
  22. Mani, Shani Ann; Shareef, Ban Tawfeek (2007). Exfoliative cheilitis: Report of a case, JOURNAL OF THE CANADIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION. 73(7), 629-632
  23. Al-Salihi, KA; Suzina, AH; Shani, AM (2006). An in vitro differentiation of human tooth pulp stem cells into odontoblasts with TGF 1, TGF 3 and BMP-2, FASEB JOURNAL. 20(5), A873-A874
Scopus
  1. Pandarathodiyil A.K., Mani S.A., Veerabhadrappa S.K., Danaee M., Zamzuri A.T.B. (2024). Cross-cultural validation of Malay version of perceived professionalism among dental patients, BDJ Open. 10(1). doi:10.1038/s41405-024-00234-3
  2. Potgieter N., Bridge G., Elfrink M., Folayan M.O., Gao S.S., Groisman S., Jawdekar A., Kemoli A.M., Lim D., Ly P., Mani S.A., Masumo R., Monteiro J., Muasya M.K., Qureshi A., Tinanoff N. (2024). A pilot study on the global practice of informed consent in paediatric dentistry, Frontiers in Oral Health. 5. doi:10.3389/froh.2024.1298277
  3. Lim, S. W. L., Lee, W. S., Mani, S. A., & Kadir, K. (2020). Management of odontogenic infection in paediatric patients: a retrospective clinical study. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 21(1), 145-154. doi:10.1007/s40368-019-00466-0
  4. Mani, S. A., Aziz, A. A., John, J., Ismail, N. M. (2010). Knowledge, attitude and practice of oral health promoting factors among caretakers of children attending day-care centers in Kubang Kerian, Malaysia: A preliminary study, Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry. 28(2), 78-8309704388
Others
  1. Campus, G.; Diaz-Betancourt, M.; Cagetti, M.G.; Carvalho, J.C.; Carvalho, T.S.; Cort s-Martinicorena, J.F.; Deschner, J.; Douglas, G.V.A.; Giacaman, R.A.; Machiulskiene, V.; Manton, D.J.; Raggio, D.P.; Ramos-Gomez, F.; Sava-Rosianu, R.; Morozova, N.S.; Spagnuolo, G.; Vukovic, A.; Wolf, T.G.; on behalf of the COVIDental Collaboration Group. (2020) Study Protocol for an Online Questionnaire Survey on Symptoms/Signs, Protective Measures, Level of Awareness and Perception Regarding COVID-19 Outbreak among Dentists. A Global Survey. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 17(15), 5598
  2. Asif MK, Nambiar P, Mani SA, Ibrahim N, Khan IM, Sukumaran P. Dental age estimation employing CBCT scans enhanced with Mimics software: Comparison of two different approaches using pulp/tooth volumetric analysis. Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine 2018 ; 54: 53-61
  3. Mamat,N. and Mani,S.A.(2018). Effectiveness of T-shaped toothbrush in children: A pilot study. Arch Orofac Sci (2018), 13(2): 86-92.
  4. John J, Mani SA, Joshi VK, Kuan LY, Lim HW, Wan-Lin SL, Shoaib LA, Omar RA. Oral health status and treatment needs of school children undergoing special education integrated programme - a pilot study. Journal of Disability and Oral Health 18 (2): 53-60
  5. Buhari N, Zainal Abidin FN, Mani SA, Khan IM (2016).Oral Hygiene Practices and Bottle Feeding Pattern Among Children with Early Childhood Caries: A Preliminary Study. Annals of Dentistry 23(2): 1-9
  6. Chin ZW, Chong WS, Mani SA, Practice of sealants and preventive resin restorations among Malaysian Dentists. Oral Health Prev Dent 2016;14:125-135.
  7. John J, Ann Mani S, Palaniswamy K, Ramanathan A, Razak AA. (2014) Flexural Properties of Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) Resin Reinforced with Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Fibers: A Preliminary Finding. J Prosthodont 24(3):233-238
  8. Natrah A. Fuad, John Jacob, Wen-T Koh, Shani A. Mani, Wan-Lin S, Chee S. Wong, Vinod K Joshi, Maryani M Rohani, Samuel Zwetchkenbaum. Special Care Dentistry Curriculum at The Undergraduate Level : Students' Perspective. Journal of Dentistry Indonesia 2015, Vol. 22, No. 3, 75-79 DOI : 10.14693/jdi.v22i3.402
  9. J John, R Esa, V Joshi, S Mani, A Gomez, R Zain. 2014. Special Care Dentistry curriculum: Are we training them right? JDOH 15(3):85-86
  10. Mani SA, Mohsin WSY, John J. 2014. Prevalence and patterns of tooth agenesis in Malay children.Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health 45(2): 490-498.
  11. Tin-Oo M.M., Ying T.Y., Saddki N.& Mani S.A. 2013. Self- reported halitosis among Medical, Dental and Health Science undergraduate students at the University Sains Malaysia. Acta stomatol Croat 47(2):137-146.
  12. Mani SA, Burhanudin NA, John J. Malaysian undergraduates' knowledge and opinions on Early Childhood oral health. Eur J Paediatr Dent. 2012 Mar;13 (1):64-8.
  13. John J, Mani SA, Nambiar P, Sulaiman H. 2011. Denture marking A mandatory procedure to aid forensic identification. Disaster Prevention and Management 20 (4):378-385
  14. John J, Yatim FM, Mani SA. 2011. Measuring service quality of public dental health care facilities in Kelantan, Malaysia. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health 23(5):742-53
  15. Tin-Oo MM, Naing L, Mani SA, Ismail AR. 2011. Dental caries experience and treatment needs in the mixed dentition in North East Malaysia. Arch Orofac Sci 6(2):41-48
  16. Mani SA, Aziz AA, John J, Ismail NM. 2010. Knowledge, attitude and practice of oral health promoting factors among caretakers of children attending day-care centers in Kubang Kerian , Malaysia A preliminary study. J Indian Soc Pedod & Prev Dent 28(2): 78-83
  17. Mani SA. 2009. Evidence-based clinical recommendations for fluoride use: a review. Archives of Orofacial Sciences 4(1):1-6.
  18. Mani SA, L Naing, J John, AR Samsudin. 2008. Comparison of two methods of dental age estimation in 7-15-year-old Malays. Int J Paediatr Dent ; 18: 380-88
  19. Mani SA, Shareef BT. 2007. Exfoliative Cheilitis: Report of a Case. J Canadian Dental Assoc 73(7) : 629- 32
  20. Al-Salihi, K.A., Suzina, A.H. and Shani, A.M. 2006. An in vitro differentiation of human tooth pulp stem cells into odontoblasts with TGF 1, TGF 3 and BMP-2. The FASEB Journal 20(5): A873-A874.
  21. John J, Mani SA, Y Azizah. 2004. Oral health care in the elderly population in Malaysia - A review. Med J Malaysia. 59(3): 433-439
  22. Jacob John, Shani Ann Mani. 2003. Informed Consent. Journal of Indian Dental Association 74: 615 618
  23. Mani SA, Chawla HS, Tewari A, Goyal A. 2000. Evaluation of calcium hydroxide and zinc oxide eugenol as root canal filling materials in primary teeth. J Dent Child 67:142-147.
  24. Chawla HS, Mani SA, Tewari A, Goyal A. 1998. Ca(OH)2 as a root canal filling material in primary teeth - A pilot study . J Indian Soc Pedod & Prev Dent 16 : 3, 90-92.
Chapter in Books
  1. John J, Saub R, Mani SA, Elkezza AHH, Ahmad NA, Zaimie Z, (2021). Professional Behavior among Dental Students: Can Self and Peer Assessment be Used as a Tool in Improving Student Performance? . In Yusop, FD & Firdaus, AF (Eds) (2021). Alternative assessments in Malaysian higher education Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7228-6_3
  2. Amira Firdaus, Jacob John, Roslan Saub, Shani Ann Mani &, Norasmatul Akma Ahmad (2018) Peer and Self Assessment in Fauza Ab Ghaffar & Farrah Dina Yusop (Eds), Redesigning Assessment for Holistic Learning : A quick guide for Higher Education (pp.23 - 47). Kuala Lumpur, KL:Academic Enhancement and Leadership Development Centre (ADeC), University of Malaya
  3. Mani, SA & Shobha, T, (2018) Preventive Approach to Caries Control : Fluorides: Uses in Children. In Shobha,T. (Ed), Paediatric Dentistry 3rd ed (pp.469-497), New Delhi: Paras Medical Publishers
  4. Shobha, T, Kunal, G., Mani, SA. (2018) Psychological Development and Behavior Management : Behavioural Science and its Application in Paediatric Dentistry. In Shobha,T. (Ed), Paediatric Dentistry 3rd ed (pp.226-243), New Delhi: Paras Medical Publishers
  5. Shobha, T., Pratik, K., & Mani, SA (2018) Child as a Patient : Practice Management. In Shobha,T. (Ed), Paediatric Dentistry 3rd ed (pp.65-80), New Delhi: Paras Medical Publishers
  6. Mani SA,John J, Ping WY,Ismail NM. Early Childhood Caries- Parent's Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Its Prevention in Malaysia In "Oral Health Care - Pediatric, Research, Epidemiology and Clinical Practices" edited by Mandeep Singh Virdi, ISBN 978-953-51-0133-8
Other Publications
  1. Mani SA,. What is the cost of your child's smile? Parenthood Magazine Feb 2023 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. Mani SA. Bottle Feeding practices for optimum oral health in young children (2017, Sept). Dental Health. Issue 7, 34-35 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2019 - 2021, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Effectiveness of oral health promotion in bottle fed children ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2017 - 2019, Geran Penyelidikan Pasca Ijazah Pergigian
    Oral Hygiene and feeding practices in preschool children and its association with caries pattern and severity in Klang, Selangor ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2017 - 2019, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Clinical, Microbiological and Quality of Life Outcomes Following Use of Systemic and Local Antimicrobials In The Management of Dental Abscess In Children ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2016 - 2017, High Impact Research (HIR)
    Age Estimation by Volumetric Analysis of Canines and Incisors Pulp Chamber Using Mimic Software in Malaysian Population. ( Consultant)
  5. 2015 - 2016, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    The effectiveness of T-shaped toothbrush for plaque removal and gingival health in children ( Coordinator)
  6. 2012 - 2014, BKP grant
    Shear bond strength and microleakage of 2 types of glass ionomer cements used as a sealant under different enamel treatment condtions ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  7. 2011 - 2014, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    DISEASE AMONG POVERTY: A COMMUNITY-BASED PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH ( Consultant)
  8. 2011 - 2013, USM short term grant
    A study of Permanent Second and thid molars in determining the optimal time for orthodontic intervention among Malay population using radiographs. ( Consultant)
  9. 2010 - 2012, RU grant (USM)
    Genotyping the oral bacteria associated with and without early childhood caries using molecular analysis ( Consultant)
  10. 2010 - 2011, USM incentive grant
    Third molar agenesis in Malay Population ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  11. 2004 - 2007, USM short term grant
    A pilot study of development of permanant teeth in Malay children between 7-15 years ( Principal Investigator(PI))
Private
  1. 2021 - 2022, NONE
    Preparedness of new dental graduates and final year undergraduate dental students for practice amidst the COVID-19 pandemic - A Malaysian Perspective, Segi University ( Co-Researcher)
International
  1. 2020 - 2022, NONE
    Social media usage and E-professionalism among dental undergraduate students, University of Oulu ( Co-Researcher)
University
  1. 2023 - 2026, University Grant
    Child'S Behaviour, Parental Strategies, Attitude and Knowledge Towards Tooth Brushing And Their Associated Factors among Preschool Children in Selangor and Kelantan ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Editorial Board Member; World Journal of Stomatology, World Journal of Stomatology
    01 Jan 2012 - 01 Jan 2015 (International)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SEMINAR
  1. Management of Dental Trauma -2020 Guidelines, Malaysian Association of Paediatric Dentistry (MAPD) Webinar series, Malaysian Association of Paediatric Dentistry (MAPD (National) (23 Sep 2020 - 23 Sep 2020)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Update on regenerative endodontics, Kursus Management of pulp and periradicular diseases in young permanent teeth, Oral Health Program, KKM (National) (22 Apr 2024 - 23 Apr 2024)
  2. Management of deep carious lesion in young permanent teeth: Pulp interventions, Kursus Managment of Pulp and Peri radiculat diseases in young Permanent teeth, Oral health Program, KKM (National) (22 Apr 2024 - 23 Apr 2024)
  3. The role of the FPM in the developing dentition, Adult Molars in Children: A dentists' dilemma, Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, FOD, UM (National) (01 Sep 2022 - 01 Sep 2022)
  4. Managing Child Patients: What has changed?, IDC 2022: 9th Indian Dental Convention 2022, Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital  (International) (26 Apr 2022 - 27 Apr 2022)
  5. BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS OF DENTAL CARIES MANAGEMENT IN CHILDREN, Paediatric Dentistry Webinar Series 2021, Unit of Paediatric Dentistry , Kulliyyah of Dentistry, IIUM (National) (20 Nov 2021 - 20 Nov 2021)
  6. Paediatric Dentistry , Dental Rapid Review Course 2021- Integrated Clinical Dentistry, AiIMST university (National) (03 Jul 2021 - 04 Jul 2021)
  7. Early Childhood Caries - How much do we know?, 40th National Conference of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry Pedocon 2018, Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (International) (24 Oct 2018 - 26 Oct 2018)
  8. Practical Tips on Child management in Dental Clinic, Forum at Faculty of Dentistry, Melaka- Manipal Medical College, Faculty of Dentistry, Melaka- Manipal Medical College (National) (07 Apr 2017 - 07 Apr 2017)
  9. Conservative approaches to caries management in the primary dentition, Collaborative dental education of undergraduates, Bharat Dental College and Hospital (International) (13 Nov 2001 - 13 Nov 2021)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Professional behaviour among Dental Students: Role of Self and Peer Assessment in Improving Student Performance, Learning Innovation and Teaching Enhancement Research Conference 2017, Academic Enhancement and Leadership Development Center (University) (15 Mar 2017 - 16 Mar 2017)
  2. Child with single maxillary central incisor- A case report, MAPD Scientific meeting and Annual general meeting 2017, Malaysian Association of Paediatric Dentistry (National) (03 Mar 2017 - 07 May 2017)
  3. Effectiveness of T-shaped Toothbrush in Maintaining Children s Oral Health, Dental Congregation 2016, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya (International) (13 Aug 2016 - 14 Aug 2016)
  4. Genotyping of oral bacteria in children with Early Childhood Caries, International Conference on Medical and Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (International) (22 May 2013 - 24 May 2013)
  5. Genotyping the bacteria on intact tooth surfaces in pre-school children, 35th Asia Pacific Dental Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Dental Association and FDI (International) (07 May 2013 - 12 May 2013)
  6. Pulp Regeneration following complicated crown fracture and pulp necrosis: A case report, 2nd MAPD Biennial Scientific Conference and Trade Exhibition, Malaysian Association of Paediatric Dentistry (National) (09 Mar 2013 - 11 Mar 2013)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Professional Behaviour among Dental students: Comparing self and Peer vs Teacher assessment in improving student performance, Redesigning Assessment for Holistic Learning Conference 2017, University Of Malaya - Academic Enhancement and Leadership Development Centre (ADeC) (University) (20 Nov 2017 - 21 Nov 2017)
  2. Genotypic identification of oral bacterial in children with and without early childhood caries attending Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Thailand International conference on Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University (International) (17 Nov 2016 - 18 Nov 2016)
  3. Effectiveness of a Novel Toothbrush in Children- A preliminary study, International Conference on Innovative Dentistry, University of Malaya (International) (03 Aug 2015 - 04 Aug 2015)
  4. Developing empathy in Dental Students, 21st Congress of the International Association for Disability and oral health, International Association for Disability and oral health (International) (28 Oct 2012 - 31 Oct 2012)
  5. Oral health care needs and OHRQoL among prison inmates with HIV/AIDS, 21st Congress of the International association for disability and oral health , International association for disability and oral health  (International) (28 Oct 2012 - 31 Oct 2012)
PRESENTER
  1. Shear bond strength of Glass-ionomer fissure sealant under different enamel treatment conditions, 9th Biennial Conference of the Pediatric Dentistry Association of Asia 2014, Society for Paediatric dentistry, Singapore (International) (22 Aug 2014 - 24 Aug 2014)
  2. Appropriate Time of Extraction of Poor Prognosis First Permanent Molars in Malay Children, 8th Biennial conference of the Pediatric Dentistry Association of Asia, Pediatric Association of Asia and Indonesia Pediatric Dentist Association (International) (25 May 2012 - 26 May 2012)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  1. Early Childhood Caries and Stunting, Pertemuan ilmiah nasional ; ilmu kedokteran gigi anak 16 IDGAI, Regional Committee of Indonesian Pediatric Dentist Association (Pengda IDGAI) (International) (09 Mar 2023 - 11 Mar 2023)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2019) Professional Year 5 examination, Faculty of Dentistry, Melaka- Manipal Medical College, (External Examiner)
  2. (2019) Effect of two intracanal medicaments on stem cell viability and their attachment to irrigated radicular dentin: An In-vitro study, (External Examiner)
  3. (2019) Reviewer for journal article , (Reviewer)
  4. (2018) Reviewer- Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, (Reviewer)
  5. (2018) Journal of Stomatological disease and Science , (Reviewer)
  6. (2018) AN IN VITRO EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTS OF PRE-TREATMENT PROTOCOLS ON FISSURE SEALANT MICROLEAKAGE , (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2018) Journal of Forensic Science and Medicine , (Reviewer)
  8. (2016) Reviewer - Annals of Dentistry , (Reviewer)
  9. (2016) Reviewer - Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences , (Reviewer)
  10. (2016) Reviewer - Journal of Oral Science , (Reviewer)
  11. (2016) Reviewer - BMC Paediatrics , (Reviewer)
  12. (2015) Reviewer - Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry , (Reviewer)
  13. (2014) Reviewer - Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry , (Reviewer)
  14. (2014) Reviewer - Annals of Dentistry , (Reviewer)
  15. (2013) Reviewer - Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research , (Reviewer)
  16. (2012) Reviewer - Archives of Orofacial Sciences , (Reviewer)
  17. (2011) The relationship between oral health status, oral health care practices and dietary practices of special needs children in school of Kota Bharu, Kelantan ; Dr. Amal Ali Mohammed Al-Sanabani; School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, (Internal Examiner)
  18. (2010) Reviewer - International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry , (Reviewer)
  19. (2009) Usage of Dental General Anesthesia and Child fear survey at two tertiary centers in Kota Bharu, Kelantan ; Dr. Fatima Dawood Abdul Malik Al-Hidabi, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, (Internal Examiner)
  20. (2009) Reviewer - European Journal of Dentistry , (Reviewer)
  21. (2009) Reviewer - Angle Orthodontist , (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2023) Associate Member of National Council of Professors , Malaysia, National, (Academic Appointment )
  2. (2022) Adjuct Faculty, International, (Adjunct/Visiting Professors)
  3. (2020) Adjunct Faculty, Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, India, International
  4. (2019) CONTENT VALIDITY OF A DENTAL APP FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, Discipline of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry : Faculty of Dentistry : National University Health System, Singapore
Mentoring
  1. (2021) Mentor Mentee Programme- 3 Students in Ug Programme, University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2023) Caries risk prediction model among children with learning impariment aged 3-5y years old., ILHAM BINTI WAN MOKHTAR
Master
  1. (2020) PRESCHOOL CHILDREN’S TOOTH BRUSHING BEHAVIOUR AND ASSOCIATION WITH THEIR ORAL HEALTH, IQRA MUHAMMAD KHAN
  2. (2018) The Detection and Quantification of Selected Oral Anaerobes in primary root canals following use of systemic and kocal antimicrobial in the management of Dental Abscess in Children, Azwin Assilah bt Kamaruddin
  3. (2018) Effectiveness of oral health promotion in bottle fed children., MOHAMAD HAZIQ BIN MOHAMAD ZAWAWI
  4. (2018) Clinical Outcomes following use of systemic and local antimicrobials in the management of odontogenic infections in children, Suthalini A/P Krishnaswamy
  5. (2017) Tooth Brushing Behavior among Preschool children and the Association with Oral Health Status, Iqra Muhammad Khan
  6. (2017) The Detection and Quantification of Selected Oral Anaerobes in primary root canals following use of sytemic and kocal antimicrobial in the management of Dental Abscess in Children, AZWIN ASSILAH BINTI KAMARUDDIN
  7. (2017) Clinical Outcomes Following Use of Local and Systemic Antimicrobials in The Management of Odotogenics Infections in Children, SUTHALINI A/P KRISHNASAMY
  8. (2017) Age Estimation by Volumetric Analysis of Canines and Incisors Pulp Chamber Using Mimic Software in Malaysian Population., MUHAMMAD KHAN ASIF
  9. (2016) ORAL HYGIENE AND FEEDING PRACTICES IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH CARIES SEVERITY IN KLANG VALLEY, MALAYSIA., Habibah Binti Md Said
  10. (2016) DENTAL AGE ESTIMATION IN MALAYSIAN ADULTS BASED ON VOLUMETRIC ANALYSIS OF PULP/TOOTH RATIO USING CBCT DATA, MUHAMMAD KHAN ASIF
  11. (2016) DENTAL AGE ESTIMATION IN MALAYSIAN ADULTS BASED ON VOLUMETRIC ANALYSIS OF PULP/TOOTH RATIO USING CBCT DATA, MUHAMMAD KHAN ASIF
  12. (2015) The effectiveness of T-shaped Toothbrush in Plaque removal and maintaining gingival health among children, Noraida Bt. Mamat @ Mohd Yusuff
  13. (2012) A Study Of Permanent Second And Third Molars In Determining The Optimal Time For Orthodontic Intervention Among Malay Population Using Radiographs, Khaled Q A Alawaj
  14. (2011) Genotyping the oral bacteria associated with and without early childhood caries using molecular analysis, Salahddin Abdulqader Othman Al-Hudhairy (M0100104)
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2017) Preschool children s ability to learn and recall a systematically taught toothbrushing technique.
  2. (2015) Management Of Odontogenic Infection In Paediatric Patients: A Retrospective Study
  3. (2014) Oral Hygiene practices and bottle feeding pattern among children with Early Childhood Caries
  4. (2013) Shear bond strength of resin modified glass ionomer cement on primary dentin using different dentin treatment conditions.
  5. (2012) SHEAR BOND STRENGTH OF FOUR DIFFERENT TYPES OF GLASS IONOMER CEMENTS TO PRIMARY DENTIN
  6. (2011) UTILISATION, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF FISSURE SEALANTS AND PREVENTIVE RESIN RESTORATIONS AMONG MALAYSIAN DENTISTS

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2018) DKGC6180 - Child Dental Health
  2. (2016) DKGC6180 - Child Dental Health
  3. (2015) DKGC6180 - Pergigian Kanak-Kanak dan Ortodontik
  4. (2014) DKGC6180 - Child Dental Health
  5. (2013) DKGC6180 - Child Dental Health
Bachelor
  1. (2019) DKED5101 - Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics
  2. (2018) DKED4101 - Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics
  3. (2018) DKED5101 - Childrens Dentistry and Orthodontics
  4. (2017) DIA3006 - Paediatric Dentistry I
  5. (2017) DKED3101 - Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics
  6. (2017) DKED5101 - Pergigian Kanak-Kanak dan Ortodontik
  7. (2016) DKED5101 - Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics
  8. (2015) DKED3101 - Pergigian Kanak-Kanak dan Ortodontik
  9. (2015) DKED5101 - Pergigian Kanak-Kanak dan Ortodontik
  10. (2014) DKED3101 - Pergigian Kanak-Kanak dan Ortodontik
  11. (2014) DKED4101 - Pergigian Kanak-Kanak dan Ortodontik
  12. (2014) DKED4101 - Pergigian Kanak-Kanak dan Ortodontik
  13. (2014) DKED5101 - Pergigian Kanak-Kanak dan Ortodontik
  14. (2013) DKED3101 - Pergigian Kanak-Kanak dan Ortodontik
  15. (2013) DKED5101 - Pergigian Kanak-Kanak dan Ortodontik
  16. (2012) DKED3101 - Pergigian Kanak-Kanak dan Ortodontik
  17. (2012) DKED4101 - Pergigian Kanak-Kanak dan Ortodontik
  18. (2012) DKED5101 - Pergigian Kanak-Kanak & Ortodontik

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Oral Health Education to Preschoolers At Odyssey: The Global Preschool, (28 Nov 2019 - 28 Nov 2019)